Nightrise by Anthony Horowitz (Walker Books, £6.99).

Anthony Horowitz is one of the leading children's writers around at the moment, whose series of Alex Rider books has taken him to the top of the bestseller lists.

Nightrise is the third volume in his The Power of Five supernatural series, which is winning him even more fans.

In this gripping tale, 14-year-old twins Scott and Jamie Tyler have to come to terms - and use - their extraordinary powers after Scott is kidnapped by the powerful Nightrise Corporation and Jamie is framed for murder.

James finds himself transported thousands of years into the past where he learns he is one of the five Gatekeepers whose power must be used to thwart the horrific plans of the Old Ones.

This is dramatic stuff with some stirring action and will only cement Horowitz's place in the top rank.