Thin Air

Eight hours. Twelve contestants. A flight none of them might survive. A flight to Paris full of teenagers turns deadly in this suspenseful, locked-door YA thriller. Perfect for fans of Diana Urban, Karen McManus, and Jessica Goodman. Now in paperback.

Seventeen-year-old Emily Walters has a secret. In fact, she has so many she’s basically lying to everyone around her. Her most shameful secret places her on a jet to Paris along with eleven other teens from private schools across the US to compete for a prestigious scholarship. The cash prize will not only cover tuition to the college of Emily’s choice but also lift her and her mother out of poverty.

But almost from the moment she and the other contestants board the plane, things begin to go wrong, and it is clear somebody will do anything to win. Between dealing with her best friend’s flirty boyfriend and hiding her own dark secrets, Emily’s not sure how she’ll survive the contest, much less the flight. Especially when people start dying . . .

As loyalties shift and secrets are revealed, Emily must figure out who to trust and who’s trying to kill them all before she becomes the next victim.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs