Author Description

A gripping suspense novel with twists and turns and a nail-biting finale. Her best friend has vanished. Her only ally is her friend's aloof brother. Can they expose the Academy’s deadly secret, before they become the next victims? Fourteen-year-old Holly Champion is devastated when, following a traumatic incident, her father sends her away to an exclusive school in Cornwall. Acorn Academy, a magnificent clifftop mansion, looks stunning, but why are the students so docile and obedient? Why does the principal seem to dislike Holly so much? And what happened to the mysterious Lydia, who occupied Holly’s room before her? When Holly's best friend vanishes without trace, her only ally is her friend's aloof brother. Together they must risk their lives in a terrifying struggle, racing against the clock to expose a shocking plot. What readers are saying: ***** A Cornish Cracker. ***** Easy to read, gripping to the end. ***** Intriguing, exciting, mysterious. ***** What a wonderful book! I loved it from start to finish. It reminded me of all the mystery adventure books I read and loved as a child, but with its own unique style and storyline. ***** A great little easy-to-read mystery/suspense book that was creepy - in a good way that adds to the whole mystery vibe of the story. ***** Great story, great writing, and great characters. Praise for Teresa Bassett's debut novel "The Time Crystals": "A thrilling time travel page-turner... a series of hair-raising, edge-of-your-seat events culminating in a delightful story that packs a powerful values punch relevant to both young and not-so-young adults." - Publishers Weekly.