Summary
A dark and sinister debut YA novel about a teen boy who must hunt down those marked by the devil - including the girl he has fallen for, now in paperback.
Rae Winter should be dead. Some say that walking away from the car crash that killed her dad is a miracle, but seventeen-year-old Matthew Watts knows that the forces of Good aren’t the only ones at work. The devil, Lucifer himself, can mark a soul about to pass on, sending it back to the land of the living to carry out his evil will…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593527597 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593527593 |
| Author: | Linda Kao |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 138mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
Critics Review
★ “Kao deftly blends chilling, slow-burn psychological horror with supernatural elements and moving relationships in this intense debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This thoughtful debut offers both supernatural thrills and careful character development.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Matt’s voice is raw and chaotic, revealing his self-doubt, frustration, wide-eyed innocence (he’s never been in school before much less had friends), and confusion with an authentic messiness.” —BCCB
“Thoughtfully drawn and interesting.” —Booklist
Linda Kao
Linda Kao grew up in California and spent most weekends throughout elementary school hauling books home from the library to read on the living room rug. After completing her degree at Stanford University, she taught elementary school for several years before earning a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA. Along the way, she discovered a love for writing fiction, and in 2014, she received the SCBWI Sue Alexander Award. She has published short stories and poems in Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Fun for Kidz, and Boys’ Quest. Linda currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoys running, reading, and attending her children’s sporting events.
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