Amy McCulloch Books
Jinxed Series
Jinxed – 2018
Lacey Chu dreams of joining Moncha, a tech giant, through her elite STEM school. After fixing a broken cat-shaped baku named Jinx, she gains entry but uncovers a dangerous secret. With friends, she battles Moncha’s sinister plans in a futuristic Toronto, blending adventure, coding, and loyalty.
Unleashed – 2021
Lacey wakes in a hospital, memory gone, her baku Jinx missing, and Moncha threatening her family. Using her engineering skills, she and her friends confront the tech giant’s schemes. This action-packed sequel escalates the stakes, unraveling mysteries in a high-tech world with thrilling twists.
The Magpie Society Series (with Zoe Sugg)
One for Sorrow – 2020
At Illumen Hall, student Lola’s death shocks Audrey and Ivy. A podcast claims to know the killer, hinting one is next. This YA thriller blends mystery, boarding school drama, and dark secrets, keeping readers guessing in a suspenseful, Riverdale-esque tale of betrayal.
Two for Joy – 2021
Audrey and Ivy hunt Lola’s killer at Illumen Hall when another friend vanishes. Racing against time, they uncover shocking truths. This thrilling conclusion to The Magpie Society deepens the mystery with twists, betrayal, and high-stakes drama in a prestigious school setting.
The Potion Diaries Series
(writing as Amy Alward)
The Potion Diaries – 2015
Princess Evelyn poisons herself with a love potion, sparking a hunt for a cure. Samantha Kemi, an alchemist, competes against a mega-pharma rival. With magic, romance, and danger, this YA fantasy follows Sam’s quest to save her family’s legacy in a vibrant world.
The Potion Diaries: Royal Tour – 2016
Samantha Kemi, now renowned, joins Princess Evelyn on a royal tour to showcase her alchemy. Facing new rivals and magical dangers, Sam navigates romance and betrayal. This YA sequel blends adventure, potions, and court intrigue in a vibrant fantasy world full of surprises.
The Potion Diaries: Going Viral – 2017
Samantha Kemi’s fame grows as she battles a viral outbreak threatening Nova. Racing to craft a cure, she faces corporate sabotage and personal dilemmas. This thrilling YA finale mixes magic, romance, and high-stakes alchemy in a socially connected world of danger and hope.
The Knots Sequence Series
The Oathbreaker’s Shadow – 2013
In Darhan, promises are magically binding. Teen Raim’s broken oath scars him, exiling him to the desert. Pursued by vengeful shadows, he seeks truth about his curse. This epic fantasy weaves loyalty, betrayal, and magic in a richly imagined world, launching a thrilling duology.
The Shadow’s Curse – 2014
War looms in Darhan, and Raim must master his spirit-companion Draikh’s powers. Exiled for a broken oath, he searches for its maker and his love, Wadi. This fantasy sequel delivers intense battles, shadowy magic, and emotional stakes in a desert realm of danger.
Standalone Novels
Breathless – 2022
Journalist Cecily Wong joins an elite climbing team on Manaslu, but accidents and a note reveal a murderer among them. This adult thriller, inspired by McCulloch’s mountaineering, blends high-altitude danger, suspense, and vivid settings in a gripping race for survival.
Midnight / The Girl On The Ice – 2023
In Antarctica, Olivia’s dream trip turns deadly as murders disrupt her camp under the midnight sun. Racing to unmask the killer, she battles isolation and betrayal. This pulse-pounding thriller delivers chilling suspense and vivid Arctic settings in a fight for survival.
Runner 13 – 2025
Champion runner Adrienne enters a deadly Sahara ultramarathon, discovering she’s running for her life. As dangers mount, she uncovers a sinister plot. This upcoming thriller, inspired by McCulloch’s Marathon des Sables, promises intense suspense and a relentless desert chase.