Ross Montgomery

Sekasortoa salakäytävillä. Salaisuudet paljastuvat ja vanhat kaunat leimahtavat, kun epätodennäköinen salapoliisikaksikko selvittää suljetun tilan murhamysteeriä Downton Abbeyn henkeen. Cornwall, 1910. Syrjäisellä vuorovesisaarella varakreivi odottaa Halleyn komeettaa ja valmistautuu maailmanloppuun. Kartano pistetään säppiin lattiasta kattoon, jokainen avaimenreikäkin tukitaan ennen yön tuloa. Mutta varakreivi unohtaa vaarat, jotka vaanivat kartanon seinien sisällä. Aamulla hän löytyykin kuolleena - murhattuna omalla varsijousellaan. Epäilyt kohdistuvat uuteen apulaishovimestariin Stephen Pikeen. Hänen ainoa liittolaisensa on varakreivin iäkäs, rääväsuinen ja peloton täti, neiti Decima Stockingham. Englantilainen Ross Montgomery on palkittu ja menestynyt lastenkirjailija. Maailmanlopun murha on hänen ensimmäinen aikuisille kirjoitettu romaaninsa - lämmin, hauska ja koukuttava aloitus uudelle Stockingham & Pike -rikossarjalle. Montgomery asuu Lontoossa vaimonsa, lapsensa ja kissansa Fun Bobbyn kanssa.

The irresistible sequel to The Murder at World's End, where beloved detective duo, Stockingham & Pike, must catch a killer in a city teetering on chaos. London, 1911. Coronation fever. Suffragette unrest. A city crackling with tension. When a policeman is found brutally murdered on the streets of Kensington, blame falls on the three women seen fleeing the scene. Their sole witness? Stephen Pike: ex-borstal boy, under-butler extraordinaire and assistant to the most unconventional detective in London, Miss Decima Stockingham. Sharp-tongued, fearless and bored of behaving herself, she’s the only one able to see that this case is not what it seems. Aided by an invisible network of maids – their eyes and ears in every house in London – this unlikely duo must catch the killer before time runs out. But in a city dazzled by ceremony and divided by change, you never know what might be lurking in the shadows… Your favourite duo return in this witty and gripping historical mystery, where Downton Abbey meets Sherlock.

An action-packed rhyming picture book comedy from Waterstones Children's Book of the Year winner and New York Times bestseller Ross Montgomery. Pog and Pickle take young readers on a wildly entertaining and unexpected adventure of bravery, friendship and new experiences. - A must-have for holidays and summer reading. - Bouncy, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations. - Guaranteed laughs for kids aged 3-7. - Hilarious and relatable guinea-pig characters. - Ideal for ALL kids: those excited about travel, and those who need encouragement. Meet Pog and Pickle, a guinea pig couple who are never apart. Pickle loves life in their cosy hutch, but Pog dreams of exploring the world. Late one night, Pog seizes her chance to sneak into the family’s luggage for a holiday to Peru … leaving Pickle all alone! It’s time for Pickle to make an inventive escape plan of his own as he musters all his courage to embark on a hilariously chaotic and daring journey to reunite with his love. Discover more from Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton: Ten Delicious Teachers "Enormous fun." The Times Penguin Huddle "Hilarious. Perfect to snuggle up with." The Herald Ant Party "An adorable tale of friendship and daring to be yourself." Waterstones

From the #1 New York Times best-selling and critically acclaimed author of I Am Rebel comes a middle-grade fantasy adventure about siblings, courage, and the magic that hides in the cracks. Step into a world of fairy tricks and hidden danger . . . When an evil fairy steals Yanni's baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. After all, fairies delight in tricks, and rescuing her won't be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way. Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own if he's to outwit the fairy and save his sister . . .

When a guinea pig sets off on a grand adventure to see the world, her fearful mate stows away in madcap pursuit in this hilarious, heartwarming tale from the team behind Ant Party and Penguin Huddle. Guinea pigs Pog and Pickle have spent their entire lives together in the same hutch. Pog is eager to get out and explore the world, but Pickle is scared. What if they get injured or lost out there? But Pog will not be dissuaded, and when the humans pack up for a trip to Peru, she takes her chance to sneak into their luggage and fly away. What can a lovelorn Pickle do but hop buses and planes and trucks to go after her? With a rhythmic, bouncy text and comical illustrations, Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton lead a wild journey that shows what wonders--including new friends and a playful capybara--may be found on the other side of fear.

From the highly acclaimed creators of Ten Delicious Teachers and Penguin Huddle comes a vibrant comedy of friendship, bravery and BIG surprises. Written by the award-winning author of the Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2024. "An adorable tale of friendship and daring to be yourself." Waterstones “Excell-ant. A riot of colour, friendship and anty fun. For children who are interested in insects or to use as an introduction to the world of creepy-crawlies." BookTrust A laugh-out-loud birthday present to get kids in the party spirit – whether they are natural party animals or experiencing social events for the very first time. It’s another busy day at the ant hill. The farmer ants are collecting food, the worker ants are building tunnels and the soldier ants are guarding the queen. But for Andy, it’s a very special day: it's his birthday! Word spreads for his "small gathering" and, in no time at all, thousands of ants arrive to bust their best moves and tuck into dips. But as the party gets into full swing an unwanted guest arrives... The ants must work together to save the day (and the dips!) in this charming, original comedy picture book that will empower even the shyest of us all to shine and make a difference. Discover more from Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton! Ten Delicious Teachers Penguin Huddle

Cornwall, 1910. Halleys komet närmar sig jorden och paniken sprider sig. På den avlägsna tidvattenön World’s End förbereder greve Stockingham-Welt febrilt sitt herresäte inför apokalypsen. När greven sedan hittas död i ett låst rum tvingas den nyanställde betjänten Stephen Pike slå sig ihop med den 80-åriga gammelmostern, Decima Stockingham. Hon räds inte en ordentlig gåta, och ett mord är precis den spänning hon har väntat på. Tillsammans måste detta omaka par navigera genom hemliga gångar, gamla oförrätter och tilltagande skräck för att avslöja mördaren innan det är för sent.

A heartwarming middle-grade adventure about the bond between two brothers, their faithful horse, and a surprising legacy. A deserving follow-up to I Am Rebel from a beloved author twice short-listed for the Costa Children's Book Award Remember everything I taught you, Small Wonder. Take care of Leaf. Take care of Pebble. I've done all I can. The rest is up to you . . . Tick, called Small Wonder by his grandfather, lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin arrives. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Tick has six moons to get to Kings' Keep and warn their ruler. Traveling through forests and over mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, Tick is determined to honor his grandfather's last words of advice . . . Make it count.

A heartwarming middle-grade adventure about the bond between two brothers, their faithful horse, and a surprising legacy. A deserving follow-up to I Am Rebel from a beloved author twice short-listed for the Costa Children's Book Award Remember everything I taught you, Small Wonder. Take care of Leaf. Take care of Pebble. I've done all I can. The rest is up to you . . . Tick, called Small Wonder by his grandfather, lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin arrives. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Tick has six moons to get to Kings' Keep and warn their ruler. Traveling through forests and over mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, Tick is determined to honor his grandfather's last words of advice . . . Make it count.

"FREMRAGENDE BEGYNDELSE PÅ EN VIRKELIG UNDERHOLDENDE SERIE" – The Guardian Cornwall, 1910. På en afsides tidevandsø, hvor godset Tithe Hall troner, forbereder herskabet sig på verdens undergang. Greven Conrad er overbevist om, at Halleys komet vil udslette alt liv på Jorden, og han beordrer godset forseglet fra kælder til kvist. Men han overser én afgørende ting: faren, der lurer indenfor … Næste morgen bliver Conrad fundet myrdet bag låste døre – dræbt af sin egen armbrøst. Mistanken falder straks på den unge butler Steven Pike. Hans eneste allierede er Miss Decima Stockingham – en skarp, rapkæftet og frygtløs 80-årig matriark, der finder mordgåder langt mere underholdende end selskabslivet. Sammen begiver de sig ud på en farefuld jagt fuld af skjulte gange, mørke hemmeligheder og nedarvede familieopgør for at finde morderen, før han slår til igen … Mordet ved verdens ende er første bind i Ross Montgomerys underholdende Stockimgham & Pike-serie. En varm og stemningsfuld krimi med britisk humor, som fans af Richard Osman vil elske! Pressen skriver: ”Et brag af en krimi.” – The Sun ”Fyldt med overraskelser og elegante plottwists.” – The Guardian ”Solidt, klassisk krimimysterium med stil og twists.” – Kirkus Reviews ”Klog, medrivende og spækket med uventede drejninger.” – Cosy Crime Mystery ”Vittig, skarp og uimodståeligt underholdende.” – Short Book & Scribes ”Sprudlende og fuld af liv ... selv jeg kunne ikke løse den raffinerede puslespilskrimi.” – Telegraph

Knives Out meets Downton Abbey Secrets, murder, and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo--an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogenarian--hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world, in this locked-room mystery by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery. Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom--every window, chimney, and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, dishonest Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow. All eyes turn to Steven Pike, Tithe Hall's newest under-butler. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn't commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the foul-mouthed, sharp as a tack, eighty-year-old family matriarch. Fearless and unconventional, she relishes chaos and puzzles alike, and a murder is just the thrill she's been waiting for. Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges, and rising terror to unmask the killer before it's too late...

I'm Tom's dog, and he's my human. We belong to each other. Rebel is a good dog. He loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner, Tom -- until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king's men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it's too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog's perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain on his loyal mission, I Am Rebel holds sure appeal for fans of I, Cosmo; When the Sky Falls; and War Horse.

Secrets, murder and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo - an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogerian - hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world.Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom - every window, chimney and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, dishonest Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow.All eyes turn to Stephen Pike, Tithe Hall's newest under-butler. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn't commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the foul-mouthed, sharp as a tack, 80-year-old family matriarch. Fearless and unconventional, she relishes chaos and puzzles alike, and a murder is just the thrill she's been waiting for.Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges and rising terror to unmask the killer before it's too late...

Remember everything I taught you, Small Wonder. Take care of Leaf. Take care of Pebble. I’ve done all I can. The rest is up to you… Small Wonder lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin descends. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Small Wonder has six moons to get to Kings’ Keep and warn their ruler. Travelling forests and mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, Small Wonder is determined to honour his grandfather’s last advice… Make it count.