A late-night party. A generous splash of alcohol. A sprinkle of bad weather. One car. Five seatbelts. Six people. One outcome: disaster.Six is a young adult fiction thriller by Australian author Karen Tayleur. This coming-of-age novel is told from the perspectives of six teenagers as they deal with death, tragedy and growing up. It was short-listed for the 2012 Young Australians' Best Book Award (YABBA). For more gripping YA, read Karen's other books: Chasing Boys, Hostage and Love Notes From Vinegar House. Visit her online at karentayleur.com

When Freya becomes the victim of a Facebook prank, she escapes to Vinegar House for the school holidays. But her troubles are just beginning. How will she deal with her manipulative cousin, Rumer? Or avoid her ex-crush, Luke? And what secrets lie in the locked attic?Love Notes From Vinegar House is a thrilling young adult fiction novel by Australian author Karen Tayleur. This funny coming-of-age ghost story is about family, bullying and young love – think Rebecca meets Gossip Girl. For more entertaining YA, read Karen's other books: Six, Hostage and Chasing Boys. Visit her online at karentayleur.com