Dan Tunstall

Collins Read On series. Matt gets on a bus late after shopping and a tough looking boy called Mikey sits next to him. On the way, they start talking and Matt thinks that although Mikey looks really rough, he is actually quite nice. Then Matt gets a text from his Mum saying there has been a stabbing near the bus stop where Matt got on. He looks down and sees blood all over Mikey's shoes. Is Mikey the person the police are looking for?
Nice paranormal story about appearances not being exactly what they appear to be.… (meer)

Out of Towners by Dan Tunstall describes a crucial point in teenage life – in this case, the first time you go on holiday with your mates. Chris and his friends have escaped to seaside Whitbourne in search of sun, booze, and the chance to meet girls. They find them. But after also attracting the unwanted attention of some local hard-nuts, will the whole group survive the weekend in one piece?
It’s the details that make Out of Towners special. The banter, the anticipation of gearing up for a night out, the nerves involved in chatting someone up, the sudden sick shock when things turn nasty – the author narrates each moment so clearly you feel like you’re right there with the characters, experiencing it all yourself. Out of Towners is only his second book, but already it’s clear that Dan Tunstall is a name to watch.… (meer)