Most Popular Books by Catherine Jinks

Now that the Axis Institute for World Domination has been blown up; the founder, Dr. Phineas Darkkon, has died; and Prosper English (who enrolled Cadel in the first place) is in jail for myriad offenses, Cadel Piggott has round-the-clock surveillance so he''ll be safe until he testifies against Prosper English. But nobody seems to want Cadel. Not Fiona, his social worker; not Saul Greeniaus, the detective assigned to protect him. When he is approached by the head of Genius Squad--a group formed to investigate GenoME, one of Darkkon''s pet projects--Cadel is dubious Genius Squad can offer him a real home and all the technology his heart desires. But why can''t he bring himself to tell Saul what the group is really up to? And how can Genius Squad protect Cadel once Prosper English breaks out of jail? This ebook includes a sample chapter of GENIUS WARS.

Modern-day vampires negotiate their existence in suburbia, trying to lead normal lives and stay clean with the help of their support group. A subversive, brilliant and funny book from the creator of Evil Genius and Genius Squad.

Cadel Piggott has a genius IQ and a fascination with systems of all kinds. At seven, he was illegally hacking into computers. Now he’s fourteen and studying for his World Domination degree, taking classes like embezzlement, forgery, and infiltration at the institute founded by criminal mastermind Dr. Phineas Darkkon. Although Cadel may be advanced beyond his years, at heart he’s a lonely kid. When he falls for the mysterious and brilliant Kay-Lee, he begins to question the moral implications of his studies. But is it too late to stop Dr. Darkkon from carrying out his evil plot? This ebook includes a sample chapter of GENIUS SQUAD.

An exuberant, roller - coaster family adventure with a mad - cap cast of all - too - believable characters experiencing their dream holidays and worst nightmares.

In twelth-century Jerusalem, orphaned sixteen-year-old Pagan is assigned to work for Lord Roland, a Templar knight, as Saladin''s armies close in on the Holy City.

The author of The Reformed Vampire Support Group turns her talents to shapeshifters of the furry kind in this howling good read. When Tobias Richard Vandevelde wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the night before, his horrified mother tells him that he was found unconscious. At Featherdale Wildlife Park. In a dingo pen. He assumes that his two best friends are somehow responsible, until the mysterious Reuben turns up, claiming that Toby has a rare and dangerous “condition.” Next thing he knows, Toby finds himself involved with a strange bunch of sickly insomniacs who seem convinced he needs their help. It’s not until he’s kidnapped and imprisoned that he starts to believe them—and to understand what being a paranormal monster really means. “The satire isn’t all that’s biting in this darkly comedic sequel to The Reformed Vampire Support Group . . . Jinks has a few other surprises in store too.” —Kirkus Reviews “Jinks has hold of a clever idea and a solid sense of humor.” —Publishers Weekly

Beloved author Cathy Jinks weaves a thrilling tale involving online stalking, right wing conspiracy theorists and a remote homestead in rural NSW

A new scribe looks to his mentor as a holy war draws near.

In this warmly told, laugh-out-loud story, Helen finds herself trapped in some kind of alternate-universe soap opera, rifling through her husband''s wallet and even retaining a private detective.

Noble is a knight with a heart that''s true and, well, noble. With his not-so-trusty sword, Smite, he fights his way through a vicious, unfriendly landscape, sure (or at least, he thinks he''s sure) that one day he''ll defeat the bad guys (whoever they are) and win the heart (at least he guesses that''s the idea) of a beautiful princess. Then one day Rufus comes along and turns his world upside down. Rufus has his own ideas about how to get ahead: don''t fight, negotiate! Don''t play by the rules! Suddenly, life is more interesting--and less painful--than ever before. But the new rules are harder to live by than the old ones, and suddenly, it appears possible that Rufus might have an ulterior motive--at the very least! With a slippery, ever twisting plot that is set inside a very confused computer, Catherine Jinks''s latest novel will pull in fans of adventure, computer games, and just plain fun. Releases simultaneously in electronic book format (ISBN 978-1-60684-284-3)

Follows the adventures of Pagan, squire to Lord Roland, through the years 1188 to 1189, as he accompanies his master, now determined to be a monk, to the French monastery of St. Martin and uncovers a dangerous blackmail plot.

In 1870s London, a young orphan girl becomes the apprentice to a man who traps monsters for a living.

Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks

A boot camp for troubled young men, a hidden identity and murderous pursuit on a remote island: beloved author Catherine Jinks is back with another heart-pounding Australian thriller.

A nightmare comes to life when a group of people are stranded on the Silver City Hightway.

The ''masterful'' rural thriller by acclaimed writer Catherine Jinks, now available in a smaller format

Set in the year 2008 - Dallas is trying to discover what is killing the feral pigs she shoots for a living - She befriends Felix, a teenage genius who works in the gene research laboratories and together they make a horrifying discovery.

The award-winning Pagan Chronicles are international bestsellers. And the action-packed epic continues with the adventures of Babylonne - as feisty, funny and irresistible as her famous father. ''The quality and pace of Jinks''s writing is flawless ... a triumph.''- Sydney Morning Herald.

What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave. Now Plexus has suddenly turned on them, becoming a terrifying and unrecognizable force. As the crew dwindles under attack, Cheney and his friends need to fight back before the ship that’s nurtured them for so long becomes responsible for their destruction.

I hereby record those events which took place in and around the city of Lazet relating to the assassination of our venerable Brother Augustin Duese in the year of the Incarnate Word, 1318. So writes Brother Bernard, an Inquisitor of Heretical Depravity, following the discovery of his superior''s dismembered corpse. At a time when heresy is a heinous offence, routed out with ruthless determination, Brother Bernard is accustomed to dispensing harsh justice. But as he attempts to make sense of this shocking crime, he himself becomes an object of persecution-thanks to his passionate involvement with a mysterious suspect and her beautiful daughter. Pursued as a heretic, implicated as a murderer, Bernard must now face his accusers. To fail such a task, in fourteenth century France, means certain death. In the tradition of The Name of the Rose, Catherine Jinks has crafted a magnificent tale of murder, forbidden lust and betrayal.

Jane is a contact tracer. She has to call a lot of people and some of them don’t want to talk. Various reasons – tax or immigration issues, infidelity. Domestic abuse. Jane knows all about that. She and her daughter Tara have spent years in hiding from Tara’s manipulative and terrifying ex. Now, as Jane talks to a close contact, she realises the woman on the phone is scared of the same man – and he’s close. Too close. Suddenly the past comes slamming back into the present as Jane realises she and Tara can’t keep running forever. One day, they’re going to be found. Catherine Jinks’ books for adults, young adults and children have been published in a dozen countries and have won numerous awards, including a Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and the CBCA Book of the Year Award (four times). She lives in the Blue Mountains. ‘[Jinks] is a masterful storyteller, able to easily carry the narrative exigences of plot and character regardless of genre...[she] knows how to dole out the tension, letting the suspense slacken and then ramping up the terror lest you become complacent for a few minutes.’ Guardian on Shelter ‘Catherine Jinks cements herself as a must-read Aussie crime writer with this book. It’s atmospheric and hard-hitting; if you’re a fan of Australian crime thrillers, don’t miss this.’ Australian on The Attack

A murder mystery set in 14th century France, this novel tells of dismemberment, debauchery and demonic visitation. Raymond Maillot is a womanising young notary employed by Father Amiel, a Dominican monk who is investigating a shocking murder. Author''s other publications include the Pagan series, for young adult readers, and ''The Inquisitor'' and ''Witch Bank''.

The hunt is on for child-eating monsters in Victorian England in the "wonderfully crafted fantasy series" ( School Library Journal). With the plague of bogles in Victorian London barely contained, bogle hunter Alfred Bunce needs all the help he can get. So Ned Roach becomes a bogler''s apprentice, luring child-eating monsters from their lairs just like his friends Jem and Birdie. It''s dangerous work that takes Ned into mysterious and hidden parts of the city. But times in London are changing. As the machine age emerges, the very existence of bogles is questioned, and the future of bogling is in jeopardy. And the stakes get even higher for the team of boglers when an old enemy appears—a threat that may be deadlier than any bogle... "[A] richly atmospheric adventure trilogy."— Booklist

In 1814, Dorothea Brande leaves the quiet harmony of her Devonshire home and accompanies her officer husband, Charles, to the colony of New South Wales. Here she endeavours to escape the harshness of the landscape - and the appalling brutality of common existence - by cultivating an English garden with the help of her convict manservant, Daniel. Together, in the creation of this garden, two bereft and disoriented people find a new strength and a special kind of refuge. But while Dorothea begins to adapt to the unforgiving environment, her husband is increasingly destroyed by it - until at last they stand on opposite sides of an unbridgeable gulf.

Beautifully crafted historical fiction set in medieval France, "The Secret Familiar" is a page-turning murder mystery and a fascinating moral tale of betrayal, faith and ultimate truth.

A clever adventure with feisty characters, set in a time where science clashes with superstition and monsters lurk in chimneys. Birdie, the singing bogler''s apprentice, will win your heart in this fantastic beginning to an action-packed series. Ages 10+.

In a guesthouse, as in politics, appearances are everything. Avril is the perfect hostess, managing the Bella Vistawith grace and charm. But when her husband, Steven, decides to run for mayor, Avril is incensed- where would she be without Steven to clean the bathrooms? Avril sets about undermining Steven''s campaign with an instinct for local government as sharp as her talent for domestic politics. Steven retaliates with all the guile at his disposal. The battle lines are drawn!

Exotic and exciting, this unflinching coming-of-age tale featuring a headstrong heroine weaves a vivid tapestry of life in the Middle Ages. Early thirteenth-century Languedoc is a place of valor, violence, and persecution. At age sixteen, Babylonne has survived six bloody sieges. She''s tough, resourceful, and — now that her strict aunt and abusive grandmother intend to marry her off to a senile old man — desperate. Disguised as a boy, Babylonne embarks on an action-packed adventure that amounts to a choice: trust the mysterious Catholic priest — a sworn enemy to her Cathar faith — who says he''s a friend of her dead father, Pagan. Or pursue a fairy-tale version of her future, one in which she''ll fight and likely die in a vicious war with the French. Though Babylonne never knew her irreverent father, fans of Catherine Jinks''s novels about Pagan Kidrouk will be sure to see the resemblance in his feisty daughter.

Boy-genius Cadel Piggot has a new name (Cadel Greenaius), a new family, and a new life. No more illegal hacking, no more false identities, and most of all, no more Prosper English. But when his best friend Sonja is attacked, it''s up to him to figure out who was behind it. Before he knows it, Cadel is crossing oceans and continents, barrelling back into the depths of the criminal activity he thought he''d left behind, and coming face to face with Prosper English once again. Can Cadel track down Prosper before it''s too late? And what rules will he have to break in the process?

La familia de Kevin casi nunca sale de vacaciones. Cuando finalmente deciden pasar unos días en casa de una tía, Kevin es el único que se entusiasma. Además, las cosas pronto se complican: el perro se enferma, los pañales se acaban, el coche se descompone. La familia promete no salir de vacaciones nunca más. Todos, excepto Kevin, que no puede esperar a contarle a su maestra sobre su fantástico viaje. Una divertida novela en la que situaciones cotidianas se convierten en una emocionante aventura siempre y cuando se las quiera ver de está manera. Tomada de: http://66.132.164.165/castillo/catalogo_d.asp?ID=41&cat=lij&menu=&tienser=1.

Orphans can''t be choosy. So, Jem spent most of his early life picking pockets for wily old Sarah Pickles - until she betrayed him.

Francia, siglo XIV. El joven Raymond Maillot es un escribano pendenciero amante del vino, las mujeres y las canciones, pero cuando se pone al servicio del padre Amiel, un domínico encargado de investigar un crimen especialmente sórdido, su vida empieza a cambiar. El monje le contrata para que investigue el misterioso asesinato del ayudante del cardenal Di Vicio, el cual fue hallado muerto y con el pene amputado. La misión del escribano consiste en determinar la identidad del agresor -si es que hay alguno- o bien descubrir si se trata de actos de brujería. A partir de ese momento, Raymond se siente dividido entre su apego a los placeres y su deseo de encontrar refugio en la Iglesia.

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is still obsessed with finding her daughter, Bonnie. No stranger to looking for clues where there seem to be none, Eve enlists the unique skills of the mysterious Dr. Megan Blair to help bring Bonnie''s elusive killer to justice. The tension and danger escalates as Eve and Joe Quinn go on a hunt that can either bring them the revenge and closure that Eve has long sought or the destruction of everything she holds dear.