Hell to Pay
Oceans Eight meets Six of Crows in this supernatural heist thriller with jaw-dropping plot twists
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hot Key Books
Published:28th Jul '26
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A supernatural heist thriller with twists and plot turns to die for...
"Original and fast-paced, boasting taut characterisation and impressive emotional heft, this supernatural YA thriller will electrify Leigh Bardugo devotees." - Kayvion Lewis, author of Thieves' GambitElle Fields comes from a long line of thieves who specialize in breaking into the Afterlife to steal secrets from the Dead.
"Original and fast-paced, boasting taut characterisation and impressive emotional heft, this supernatural YA thriller will electrify Leigh Bardugo devotees." - The Guardian
"With twisty heists, an eclectic crew, and otherworldly magic, this book has it all! Hell to Pay is a high-stakes, magical masterpiece." - Kayvion Lewis, author of Thieves' Gambit
Elle Fields comes from a long line of thieves who specialize in breaking into the Afterlife to steal secrets from the Dead. Until, that is, a job goes horribly wrong - which cost her brother his soul. Now she's desperately trying to restore the life she lost.
Out of the blue a sultry, handsome stranger called Rook approaches Elle to hire her for an impossible job, but also gives her an opportunity she can't refuse: the secret to resurrection.
Elle gets the crew back together for one last heist from hell, only to discover that her brother's death isn't what it seemed, and neither is the mysterious figure at the centre of it...
An action-packed supernatural thriller, with shocking twists and turns.
Original and fast-paced, boasting taut characterisation and impressive emotional heft, this supernatural YA thriller will electrify Leigh Bardugo devotees. * The Guardian *
A fierce and breathless story of grief, loyalty and impossible choices. . . Johnson's novel crackles with tension, driven by a sharp-edged heroine and a split full of twists, betrayals, and dark managed. Fast-paced, inventive and emotionally charged, Hell to Pay is a gripping exploration of loss, loyalty, and the price of bringing someone back. * Scotland on Sunday *
An exciting fantasy adventure with a blend of heists, magic, and high-stakes. * WRD Xtra *
Fast paced with plenty of twists and turns. * Waterstones *
Hell to Pay is an engaging mix of heist, horror and fantasy genre. . . Packed with humor, teen-relatable banter, and otherworld characters, the story twists and turns, keeping you guessing. * ReadingZone *
If you are looking for a book that provides a complete escape from reality, then pick this one! . .Full of dark humour, quick wit and action, Hell to Pay is an engaging read. . . magical and thrilling * ReadingZone *
A brilliant fast-paced read to keep teens engaged. Highly recommended. * The School Reading List *
ISBN: 9781471420450
Dimensions: 200mm x 129mm x 23mm
Weight: 250g
368 pages