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'Jan Henderson writes the kind of thrillers that make you miss your stop on the bus’

- Times Educational Supplement

J A Henderson writes young adult thrillers, children's books and non-fiction.  His last three novels were shortlisted for a for a total of thirteen literary awards which, happily, is his lucky number.  He is the winner of the Royal Mail Award and the Doncaster Book Prize. 

He also writes under the aliases Jan-Andrew Henderson and Ben Scott.

'One of the UK's most promising children's writers' - Edinburgh Evening News

'One of the UK’s best new talents' – Lovereading.co.uk

 

 

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    OUT IN 2011: The Runners

    Jan's new teenage thriller is out this year, published by Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin USA.  It's about a thuggish teenager who suddenly finds himself the last hope for saving the world. Expect action, romance, mayhem and killer twists.  Initially it's just coming out in the USA but if you check back in a couple of months he'll have details on how to order it.  Just get in touch