Twelve-year-old Zed has always been fascinated by the Demons that fall from the sky. His whole life his dad has worked as a Hunter, tasked with eliminating Demons once and for all, and Zed hopes to one day follow in his footsteps.
 
But then one night Spark appears and disrupts everything Zed thought he knew. Because this Demon is nothing like the myths – he’s a frightened boy, no older than Zed, who wants to go back home.
 
Can Zed stand up for what’s right, even if it means going against his own family?

Praise for Benjamin Dean:

‘Warm-hearted and cheering, with a dash of sparkle’ – Guardian

‘A  life-affirming, must-read’ -  The Independent

‘The novel wears its heart on its sleeve, and it is a very big heart’ -  Financial Times

‘Funny, fresh and full of heart’  -  Katie Tsang, co-author of DRAGON MOUNTAIN

‘Vibrant, funny and wise – a book to savour’ -  Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

‘A joyful and thoughtful celebration of family, identity and inclusivity’ -  Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series

‘This [book] has “Netflix adaptation” written all over it.’ The Bookseller
 
London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it he’s Hollywood’s latest teen star, but below the surface he’s an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the ‘squeaky clean’ entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother’s ‘accidental’ death.

As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide. But who’s next in line to die famous?  
 
Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned.

PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN’S THE KING IS DEAD:

‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’  Juno Dawson, author of Clean

‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’  Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You

‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’  Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First
 
‘More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’  Erik J. Brown, author of All That’s Left in the World
 
‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’  Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World

‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’  Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even

‘Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling!’  Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns
 
James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes.  
 
When James’ boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle can’t be trusted.

#LongLiveTheScandal

PRAISE FOR THE KING IS DEAD:

‘A moreish mashup of scandalous thriller and royal intrigue combines with smart observations on race and power, underpinned with real heart.’ The Guardian

‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’  Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You

‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’  Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven
 
‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’  Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First
 
‘A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’  Erik J. Brown, author of All That’s Left in the World
 
‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’  Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World
 
‘A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more.’  Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist
 
‘A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.’  Lex Croucher, author of Reputation
 
‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’  Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even
 
‘The scandal of the season!’  Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland

‘A delicious royal mystery.’  The Bookseller