We want to wish a happy publication day to Cindy Callaghan‘s newest tween novel, Lost in London!

Jordan is B-O-R-E-D, bored. So when the opportunity arises to hop a jet to London, why on earth would she say no? Follow Jordan and her posh new friends as they bum around London town in search of adventure and major de-bored-ification.

You’d never guess, but Cindy enjoys reading thrillers while writing her tween novels! Here, Cindy has shared her top five favorite novels that inspire her:

The Firm by John Grisham

As Mitch discovers the truth behind his new law firm, he finds himself caught between the FBI, who wants an informant inside the firm, and the firm itself, which will make him a very rich man—or a very dead one.

Disclosure by Michael Crichton

Thomas Sanders’ world collapses in just 24 hours – he is passed over for promotion, his new woman boss comes on to him during a drink after work, then, the next morning, he learns that she has accused him of sexually harassing her. What happens next will change his life forever.

The Poet by Michael Connelly

Denver crime-beat reporter Jack McEvoy specializes in violent death. So when his homicide detective brother kills himself, McEvoy copes in the only way he knows how–he decides to write the story. It’s the news story of a lifetime, if he can get the story without losing his life.

Paranoia by Joseph Finder

When a simple prank turns into a million dollar job offer, Adam thinks he’s hit the jackpot. But it’s all just a mirage, because Adam is about to learn that nothing is what it seems and that it isn’t paranoia…everyone is out to get him.

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

Pestered by her close New Jersey family, Stephanie Plum offers to catch high-school crush Joe Morelli, cop turned bail jumper, for her cousin Vinnie’s company.

Pinterest PS – Jet off to London with this fun Pinterest board!