Deadlock and Running Out of Time, the pulsating thrillers by author Simon Fox, have both been shortlisted for the Lambeth Schools Phoenix Book Award.

A thrilling, unputdownable debut with extraordinary twists and gripping action, Running out of Time is an exhilarating middle-grade which follows Alex who, separated from his father, must use his unique ability to steal time to keep him alive.

Deadlock tells the story of Archie Blake who must go on the run to prove his Dad’s innocence when he is wrongly suspected of helping criminals steal a priceless diamond.

Running Out of Time is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

Deadlock is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.