Jacqueline West
All Books By Jacqueline West
Dreamers Often Lie
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Kyla Garcia
- Length: 10 hours 22 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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3.37(716 ratings)
Liar meets Romeo and Juliet in this Shakespeare-inspired young adult novel about trusting yourself when everyone is telling you your instincts are wrong.
Jaye wakes up in the hospital, disoriented and beset by a slippery morphing of reality into something else. She repeatedly sees a boy who she feels like she knows–but that’s impossible. Determined to get back to school and back to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which she’s starring, she lies to her sister, her mom, and her doctors–she’s fine, she says. She’s fine, she’s fine, she’s fine. But then on her first day back, she takes a seat in class next to the mysterious boy. Queasy with anxiety (“I can’t see you,” she hisses at him, “because you’re not really here“), Jaye realizes this boy is, in fact, real. And he has no idea what she’s talking about.
Caught between this fascinating, empathetic new kid and her childhood friend turned recent love interest, Jaye begins to notice unnerving similarities between her circumstances and those of some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Tingling banter and clandestine meet-ups give way to darker, muddier incidents. As things escalate to a frightening pitch, how much of what’s happening is real, how much is in Jaye’s head, and how much does it matter as she’s hurtling toward a fateful end over which she seems to have no control?
... Read moreLast Things
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lisa Flanagan
- Length: 9 hours 0 minutes
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publish date: May 07, 2019
- Language: English
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3.58(264 ratings)
“Everything I love in a book.”–Victoria Schwab, author of #1 New York Times bestseller This Savage Song
“The kind of taut, atmospheric thriller that gets your heart racing and sets your imagination on fire. Sensational.”–Claire Legrand, New York Times-bestselling author of Furyborn
Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award
New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West captivates readers with a dark, hypnotic story about the cost of talent–and the evil that lurks just out of sight. Fans of Holly Black and Victoria Schwab will be mesmerized by this gorgeous, magnetic novel.
High school senior Anders Thorson is unusually gifted. His band, Last Things, is legendary in their northern Minnesota hometown. With guitar skills that would amaze even if he weren’t only eighteen, Anders is the focus of head-turning admiration. And Thea Malcom, a newcomer to the insular town, is one of his admirers. Thea seems to turn up everywhere Anders goes: gigs at the local coffeehouse, guitar lessons, even in the woods near Anders’s home.
When strange things start happening to Anders, blame immediately falls on Thea. But is she trying to hurt him? Or save him? Can he trust a girl who doesn’t seem to know the difference between dreams and reality? And how much are they both willing to sacrifice to get what they want?
Told from Anders’s and Thea’s dual points of view, this exquisitely crafted novel is full of unexpected twists and is for fans of Holly Black’s The Darkest Part of the Forest and Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood.
... Read moreLong Lost
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky
- Length: 6 hours 26 minutes
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publish date: May 18, 2021
- Language: English
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4.19(1507 ratings)
Winner of the Minnesota Book Award * A Texas Bluebonnet Book
“Perfect to be read late into the night.”–Stefan Bachmann, internationally bestselling author of The Peculiar
“A spooky sisterhood mystery that is sure to be a hit with readers.”–School Library Journal (starred review)
“Grab a flashlight and stay up late with this one.”–Kirkus Reviews
Once there were two sisters who did everything together. But only one of them disappeared.
New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West’s Long Lost is an atmospheric, eerie mystery brimming with suspense. Fans of Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces and Victoria Schwab’s City of Ghosts series will lose themselves in this mesmerizing and century-spanning tale.
Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesn’t exist.
When Fiona’s family moves to a new town to be closer to her older sister’s figure skating club–and far from Fiona’s close-knit group of friends–nobody seems to notice Fiona’s unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the town’s library, a rambling mansion donated by a long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance.
Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. With a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the book’s strange history. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected places–maybe even from the sister she thinks doesn’t care about her anymore.
New York Times-bestselling and acclaimed author Jacqueline West weaves a heart-pounding, intense, and imaginative mystery that builds anticipation on every page, while centering on the strong and often tumultuous bond between sisters. Laced with suspense, Long Lost will fascinate readers of Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Secret Keepers and fans of ghost stories.
... Read moreSpellbound
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 6 hours 57 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2011
- Language: English
The mysteries grow deeper and the secrets darker in the second volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series—perfect for fans of Small Spaces, Coraline, and James Howe’s Bunnicula classics.
With no way into the McMartin house’s magical paintings and its three guardian cats reluctant to help, Olive’s friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere. So when Rutherford, the new oddball kid next door mentions a grimoire—a spellbook—Olive sees a glint of hope. If she can find the McMartins’ spellbook, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good. Unless, that is, the book finds Olive first.
The house isn’t the only one keeping secrets anymore. You’ll never guess what happens next in this thrilling, chilling fantasy series, perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Septimus Heap, and Lemony Snicket.
... Read moreStill Life
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: July 08, 2014
- Language: English
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4.43(1061 ratings)
Annabelle McMartin is gone for good, but something worse lurks just out of sight – watching, waiting, preparing to strike. Then a field trip to the local art museum reveals a shock. What Olive discovers will create a chain of events that propel her to discoveries she may not wish to uncover, involving Morton’s vanished parents and the very deepest, darkest roots of Aldous McMartin’s creepy painted world. In this fifth and final book, Olive must seek the full, complex story of Elsewhere, its magical origins, and its creator, and in so doing, face her own fears and limitations – and possibly the destruction of Elsewhere itself. How far will Olive go to save the people and home she loves? And what will be the final cost?
... Read moreStill Life
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 7 hours 29 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2014
- Language: English
The fifth and final book in The Books of Elsewhere, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling, fan-favorite series–absolutely not to be missed.
Annabelle McMartin is gone for good, but something worse lurks just out of sight–watching, waiting, preparing to strike. Then a field trip to the local art museum reveals a shock. What Olive discovers will create a chain of events that propel her to discoveries she may not wish to uncover, involving Morton’s vanished parents and the very deepest, darkest roots of Aldous McMartin’s creepy painted world. In this fifth and final book, Olive must seek the full, complex story of Elsewhere, its magical origins, and its creator, and in so doing, face her own fears and limitations–and possibly the destruction of Elsewhere itself. How far will Olive go to save the people and home she loves? And what will be the final cost?
A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap.
... Read moreThe Collectors
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Ramon de Ocampo
- Length: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publish date: October 09, 2018
- Language: English
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3.79(332 ratings)
Even the smallest wish can be dangerous. That’s why the Collectors are always keeping watch.
The Collectors sweeps listeners into a hidden world where wishes are stolen and dreams have a price. Fast-paced, witty, and riveting, this contemporary fantasy adventure has magic woven through every page.
It’s the first book in a two-book series from Jacqueline West, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Books of Elsewhere series. For fans of Serafina and the Black Cloak, The Isle of the Lost, and The Secret Keepers.
Van has always been an outsider. Most people don’t notice him. But he notices them. And he notices the small trinkets they drop, or lose, or throw away–that’s why his collection is full of treasures. Then one day, Van notices a girl stealing pennies from a fountain, and everything changes. He follows the girl, Pebble, and uncovers an underground world full of wishes and the people who collect them. Apparently not all wishes are good and even good wishes often have unintended consequences–and the Collectors have made it their duty to protect us. But they aren’t the only ones who have their eyes on the world’s wishes–and they may not be the good guys, after all.
Jacqueline West, author of the New York Times-bestselling Books of Elsewhere series, draws readers into a story about friendship, magic, and the gray area between good and evil. The Collectors is for fans of Cassie Beasley’s Circus Mirandus and Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener.
... Read moreThe Collectors #2: A Storm of Wishes
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Ramon de Ocampo
- Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publish date: October 22, 2019
- Language: English
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4.13(110 ratings)
Discover a secret society where wishes are stolen, and dreams have a price.
In the spellbinding sequel to New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West’s The Collectors, eleven-year-old Van Markson embarks on a quest full of magic and adventure to rescue his best friend from a dangerous wish collector.
This contemporary fantasy is just right for fans of Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Secret Keepers and Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener.
It’s been only a few weeks since Van uncovered a magical secret–that wishes really can come true, and that a mysterious society called the Collectors protects us from the dire consequences even the smallest wish can have. Van knows only too well how wishing can go awry: his mother is recovering from a broken leg, his friend Pebble has been stolen away by the evil wish collector Mr. Falborg, dozens of dangerous creatures called Wish Eaters have escaped into the world, and Van himself has almost died–twice–all because of wishes.
When Van’s mother is offered a position at the renowned Fox Den Opera, located in the quiet, beautiful forest a few hours north of the city, she whisks Van away with her, hoping this will be a safer home for their family of two. But Fox Den is home to an ancient Wish Eater–a powerful creature with the ability to grant wishes that have catastrophic consequences; a Wish Eater Mr. Falborg would love to get his hands on. Van must team up with the Collectors and find a way to stop him before he makes a wish that leaves the world in chaos.
New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West takes readers on an adventure with magic woven through every page. Fans of Cassie Beasley’s Circus Mirandus and Robert Beatty’s Serafina and the Black Cloak will love the thrilling conclusion to the magical journey begun in The Collectors.
... Read moreThe Second Spy
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 6 hours 42 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: July 08, 2014
- Language: English
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4.27(1929 ratings)
Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle McMartin is back. Second, there’s a secret underground that unlocks not one but two of Elsewhere’s biggest, most powerful, most dangerous forces yet. But with the house’s guardian cats acting suspicious, her best friend threatening to move away, and her ally Morton starting to rebel, Olive isn’t sure where to turn. Will she figure it out in time? Or will she be lured into Elsewhere, and trapped there for good?
... Read moreThe Second Spy
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2013
- Language: English
In Olive’s third adventure, what lurks below the house could be as dangerous as what’s hidden inside . . .
Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle McMartin is back. Second, there’s a secret underground that unlocks not one but two of Elsewhere’s biggest, most powerful, most dangerous forces yet. But with the house’s guardian cats acting suspicious, her best friend threatening to move away, and her ally Morton starting to rebel, Olive isn’t sure where to turn. Will she figure it out in time? Or will she be lured into Elsewhere, and trapped there for good?
... Read moreThe Strangers
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: July 08, 2014
- Language: English
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4.3(1356 ratings)
It’s Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street…and something dear to Olive goes missing. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can she trust the strangers? Will she turn to a new and dangerous magic within the paintings of Elsewhere? Or will she put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves? The stakes grow higher, the secrets more dangerous, and mystery and magic abound as Olive, the boys, and the cats uncover the true nature of the house on Linden Street.
... Read moreThe Strangers
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 7 hours 14 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2013
- Language: English
Olive thought she’d uncovered all the house’s secrets. She was wrong.
It’s Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street…and something dear to Olive goes missing. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can she trust the strangers? Will she turn to a new and dangerous magic within the paintings of Elsewhere? Or will she put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves?
The stakes grow higher, the secrets more dangerous, and mystery and magic abound as Olive, the boys, and the cats uncover the true nature of the house on Linden Street. A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap.
... Read moreVol. 1 the Shadows
- By: Jacqueline West
- Narrator: Lexy Fridell
- Length: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2010
- Language: English
For fans of Small Spaces, Coraline, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and James Howe’s Bunnicula classics comes the first book in the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series.
This house is keeping secrets . . .
When eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into the crumbling mansion on Linden Street and find it filled with mysterious paintings, Olive knows the place is creepy—but it isn’t until she encounters its three talking cats that she realizes there’s something darkly magical afoot. Then Olive finds a pair of antique spectacles in a dusty drawer and discovers the most peculiar thing yet: She can travel inside the house’s spooky paintings to a world that’s strangely quiet . . . and eerily sinister. But in entering Elsewhere, Olive has been ensnared in a mystery darker and more dangerous than she could have imagined, confronting a power that wants to be rid of her by any means necessary. With only the cats and an unusual boy she meets in Elsewhere on her side, it’s up to Olive to save the house from the shadows, before the lights go out for good.
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