Number 10 Books

From the bestselling author of the Night School series and The Echo Killing, comes a new political young adult thriller. Eight months ago, Gray Langtry’s mother became prime minister… now someone wants her dead Gray’s life has been in turmoil ever since her mother was chosen to lead the country. First, they had to leave their home and move into the prime minister’s official residence at Number 10 Downing Street. Now, everywhere she goes, she must be accompanied by bodyguards. Worst of all, the media won’t leave her alone — she’s in every tabloid, and her behaviour, her appearance, the length of her skirts… everything is judged. The scars from her parents’ divorce and her mother’s abrupt remarriage are still raw. She doesn’t like her stepfather. She doesn’t like this life. When she’s photographed drunk outside a London nightclub, it makes headlines. Gray is grounded and given new bodyguards – younger, cooler, and harder to fool than the last batch. It’s Julia, the new bodyguard, who tells her that a new terrorist organisation issued a threat, and the threat is credible. They say they’re going to kill her mother and Gray. When Gray tries to find out more though, no one will tell her. One of the few people who understands what’s happening is Jake McIntyre — the son of her mother’s political enemy. But can she trust him? Late one night, while sneaking through dark government halls, she overhears a terrifying conversation. The situation is much worse than even her mother’s security team suspects. But will anyone believe the prime minister’s wild child daughter? Afraid for herself, her mother, and her country, Gray is determined to find proof. But she must move fast. The clock is ticking. Praise for CJ Daugherty's books ‘Daugherty’s storytelling brims with gusto. Tremendous fun’ --Financial Times ‘The most exciting teen book series to hit our shelves in ages’ --Teen Now ‘A clever and involving thriller…never less than believable’ --Books for Keeps ’ A really gripping book…amazing!’ --Kiss ‘St Trinian’s tinged with a murderous streak’ --Closer

Assassins are hunting the daughter of the Prime Minister... How long will she hide before it's time to fight back? The thrilling sequel to Number 10 , which was named a YA Book of the Year by the Independent and FT . Gray Langtry is on the run. As the only child of the British Prime Minister, Gray's life has been in turmoil ever since her mother was chosen to lead the country. Both she and her mother are targets of a Russian assassination plot. And what's worse, members of her mother's own cabinet are involved. A team of bodyguards never leaves her side. The press attention is relentless. And then there are the death threats. Now, after an attempt on Gray's life, she has been moved to an elite boarding school in the British countryside. Shielded by high walls and locked gates, Gray finally feels safe, but the plotters are still hunting, and soon they will find her. Gray's personal bodyguard, Julia, and the school's young headmistress are determined to protect her. They both know how dangerous things are. The assassins searching for Gray are highly trained. And when they arrive they will aim to kill. Dylan, a mysterious American student, seems to know more than he should - but he's always there when Gray needs him. Can she trust him? Can she trust anyone? As winter closes in and darkness falls, Gray will have to think fast. The hunters are coming. Praise for Daugherty’s Books “The page-turner we couldn't put down.” – The Independent “Daugherty’s London has been subtly reimagined, with danger, mystery and imagination combining to thrilling effect.” – Financial Times “The most exciting teen book series to hit our shelves in ages.” – Now Magazine “If you are a fan of teen romance mixed with mystery and lots of twists and turns then this is for you.” — Maximum Pop! “Not so much Harry Potter as a dark St. Trinians with murder, mystery and a hefty dose of gothic teenage angst.' – Daily Mail “Exciting and unique... action packed and thrilling.’ – The Guardian “A pulse-pounding combination of mystery and suspense that hints at a welcome follow-up.” – Kirkus “An engrossing, multifaceted mystery with snappy dialogue, a well-drawn cast of characters, and a sizzling romantic subplot.” – Publishers Weekly