Author Profile
Kirsten Miller
11 Books
Kirsten Miller is an American author best known for her engaging young adult and middle-grade fiction. She frequently collaborates with actor Jason Segel to co-author popular series, including the middle-grade fantasy 'Nightmares!' and the young adult sci-fi thriller 'Otherworld'. Her imaginative stories often blend elements of adventure, mystery, and fantasy to captivate younger readers.
Welcome to the Mandel Academy, the most exclusive and ruthless school in New York City. Here, the curriculum does not cover math or history. Instead, the students are trained to be elite criminals. You step into the shoes of Flick, a highly skilled teenage pickpocket who has fought his way to the top of his class. In this dark and unforgiving environment, only the sharpest and most ruthless students survive to graduation. The rest simply disappear.
Flick thinks he has the system figured out until the Academy recruits a fierce new competitor. To make matters worse, she is Flick's old flame, complicating everything he thought he knew. You will navigate a treacherous world of deception, betrayal, and high-stakes tests where the penalty for failure is fatal.
The teachers have made the rules crystal clear: only one of them will make it out of the Mandel Academy alive. You will be on the edge of your seat as Flick and his rival decide their fate. Will they find a way to outsmart the deadly school and save each other, or will the Academy ultimately destroy them both?
13-18 Years
458 Pages
N/A
/5
Kiki Strike
The Darkness Dwellers
By:
Kirsten Miller
The Irregulars are back, and this time, your favorite group of brilliant and dangerous delinquents is taking their unique skills global. You will jump feet first into a fast-paced international pursuit alongside Kiki Strike and her team. The action moves far from the streets of New York, pulling you deep into the mysterious and hidden underground tunnels of Paris.
Kiki is on a highly personal and dangerous mission. She is hunting down a pair of treacherous royals who are responsible for the death of her parents. The stakes have never been higher, and the enemies have never been more ruthless.
As you navigate the shadowy catacombs and secret passages beneath the City of Light, you must rely on the genius, courage, and cunning of the Irregulars. Friendships will be tested, secrets will be uncovered, and every shadow could hide a deadly threat. Will Kiki finally get the justice she seeks, or will the darkness of Paris swallow them all? Get ready for a thrilling adventure that keeps you guessing until the very end.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
413 Pages
N/A
/5
Kiki Strike
The Empress's Tomb
By:
Kirsten Miller
Your favorite underground superspy has returned for another thrilling mission beneath the streets of New York City. Kiki Strike and her elite squad of delinquent geniuses, the Irregulars, are back in action, and the mysteries they face are more dangerous than ever. You will dive headfirst into a world of hidden tunnels, ancient secrets, and deadly traps.
When a new threat emerges from the shadows, Kiki and her friends must use every ounce of their unique talents to protect their city and each other. From martial arts to master disguises, the team is ready for whatever comes their way. But as they dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover secrets that could change everything they know about their hidden world.
Join Kiki, Ananka, and the rest of the crew as they navigate the treacherous twists and turns of the underground. You will need to stay sharp, trust your instincts, and be prepared for anything. This is a high-stakes adventure where loyalty is tested, and the truth is buried deep.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
402 Pages
N/A
/5
Kiki Strike
Inside the Shadow City
By:
Kirsten Miller
Beneath the bustling streets of New York City lies a hidden world you never knew existed. Welcome to the Shadow City, a secret underground maze of tunnels, forgotten rooms, and dangerous mysteries. Your guide to this dark and thrilling place is Kiki Strike, a mysterious and highly skilled superspy who is about to change everything.
You are invited to join Kiki and her newly formed team of Irregulars, a group of uniquely talented and brilliant young women. Together, you will explore the depths of the city, uncovering ancient secrets and facing off against hidden enemies. From hacking computers to picking locks and mastering martial arts, these girls have the skills to handle any threat.
As you dive deeper into the mysteries of the Shadow City, you will quickly learn that danger lurks around every corner. You must rely on your wits, courage, and the unbreakable bond of friendship to survive. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into a world where nothing is as it seems, and every shadow holds a secret.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
418 Pages
N/A
/5
The Eternal Ones
The Eternal Ones
By:
Kirsten Miller
Haven Moore has always felt like a stranger in her own life. Growing up in the small, stifling town of Snope City, Tennessee, you might feel the same if your mind was flooded with vivid, terrifying visions of a past life. Haven remembers being a girl named Constance, deeply in love with a boy named Ethan, before their lives ended in a fiery tragedy.
When Haven sees the notorious playboy Iain Morrow on television, a shockwave of recognition forces her to act. You follow Haven as she escapes her heartbroken mother and tyrannical grandmother, fleeing straight to the chaotic energy of New York City. There, she is swept into an intense, fateful romance with Iain. But the stakes are incredibly high. You must help Haven figure out the truth: is Iain her long-lost true love, or is he the monster who murdered her in another life?
To find answers, Haven turns to the mysterious Ouroboros Society. You will unravel ancient secrets of reincarnation, navigating a shadowy world that stretches across millennia. Time is running out, and Haven must unlock the mysteries of her past before the deadly cycle repeats itself.
13-18 Years
315 Pages
N/A
/5
Nightmares!
The Lost Lullaby
Charlie Laird finally thought his bad dreams were gone for good. But when a mysterious new girl arrives at Cypress Creek Elementary and strange noises echo through the night, Charlie knows something is terribly wrong. Soon, he finds himself trapped in a bizarre dreamworld that does not even belong to him. Instead of his own fears, he is surrounded by a flock of creepy, unmoving black sheep. Charlie quickly realizes the sinister twins Ick and Ink are behind the woolly madness. They have returned to town, and they are definitely up to no good. To stop the twins from ruining sleep forever, Charlie and his friends must face their wildest fears all over again. You will need to keep the lights on as you follow Charlie into this hilarious and spooky adventure. Can he figure out how to escape someone else's nightmare before the terrifying sheep take over completely? Join the brave crew of Cypress Creek as they battle things that go bump in the night in this thrilling, funny chapter book.
9-12 Years
338 Pages
N/A
/5
Nightmares!
The Sleepwalker Tonic
Just when Charlie Laird thinks it is safe to sleep, his creepy hometown of Cypress Creek gets even weirder. Charlie and his friends successfully escaped the Netherworld, and his stepmother's magical herbarium has kept their bad dreams away. But suddenly, all of her loyal customers are driving out to the neighboring town of Orville Falls for a mysterious new sleep potion. When Charlie investigates, he discovers that the people of Orville Falls are not sleeping at all. Instead, they are shuffling around town like a horde of mindless zombies. Charlie knows exactly what this means: the nightmare creatures are back and causing chaos once again. You will laugh and shiver as Charlie bravely leads his crew to stop the terrifying sleepwalker epidemic. Can they figure out the secret behind the dangerous potion before the zombie-like curse spreads to their own town? Uncover the spooky mystery in this hilarious middle grade adventure about facing your fears and trusting your friends.
9-12 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
Nightmares!
Nightmares!
Moving into a creepy purple mansion is bad enough, but Charlie Laird is positive his new stepmother is actually a witch. To make matters worse, Charlie cannot remember the last time he had a decent night of sleep. Every time he closes his eyes, terrifying monsters chase him through his dreams. But the real trouble begins when those same monsters start slipping out of his nightmares and into the waking world of Cypress Creek. Now, the terrifying creatures from his imagination are roaming the streets, and Charlie is the only one who can stop them. You will be on the edge of your seat as Charlie teams up with his friends to face down his greatest fears. Can a group of ordinary kids conquer the monsters before their town is lost to the darkness forever? Dive into this funny, spooky middle grade fantasy where facing your worst fears is the only way to save the day.
9-12 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
OtherLife
The tech villains who control the world's most dangerous virtual reality are closing in fast. Simon, Kat, Busara, and Elvis are running for their lives, but escaping the massive corporation seems impossible. The corrupt tech giant is about to release their ultimate creation, a complete reality reboot known as OtherLife. This terrifying new technology will alter human existence and give the corporation ultimate power over the entire planet. To stop the launch and save humanity, Simon must survive the final, most deadly phase of the simulation. You will be thrust into a relentless race against time as the group of friends fights to shut down the digital threat once and for all. Can Simon outsmart a seemingly invincible enemy before the real world is erased entirely? Experience the gripping conclusion to this high-stakes science fiction trilogy, where the battle for our physical reality is fought inside the ultimate virtual game.
13-18 Years
305 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
OtherEarth
Simon risked everything to dive into a deadly virtual reality and save his best friend, Kat. But escaping the simulation was only the beginning. The world's largest tech corporation is actively hunting them down while a fierce war rages inside their digital creation. Now, Simon and Kat must team up with a rogue hacker, a ruthless gangster, and an unpredictable digital entity to take down the massive company. Their desperate mission uncovers a terrifying new weapon called OtherEarth. This highly advanced augmented-reality game does not just alter your senses, it completely erases the boundary between the real world and digital fantasy. You will be pulled into a high-stakes cyberpunk thriller as Simon races against time to stop a technology that can kill you in real life. Can he and his friends destroy the dangerous game before the corporation controls humanity? Step into a fast-paced science fiction adventure where one wrong move means game over.
13-18 Years
338 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
Otherworld
Imagine a virtual reality so perfect you can taste, smell, and touch every part of it. There are no screens, no controllers, and absolutely no rules to hold you back. This is Otherworld, a revolutionary new simulation designed to let you indulge your deepest desires without consequences. Simon never thought twice about the highly addictive technology until his best friend Kat gets trapped inside. To save her, Simon must plug into the dangerous digital landscape and navigate a world where nothing is exactly as it seems. As he uncovers the terrifying secrets behind the game, he realizes the corporation running Otherworld has a dark agenda for humanity. You will question the future of technology as you follow Simon on a pulse-pounding rescue mission through this immersive science fiction thriller. Can he beat a flawless digital reality that was designed to keep players locked inside forever? Get ready for an intense adventure where the line between the physical world and virtual space disappears completely.
13-18 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
