Lois Duncan è stata una maestra del brivido per giovani lettori, rinomata per i suoi avvincenti thriller che esploravano frequentemente il crimine e il mistero. Le sue opere, spesso create per un pubblico più giovane, si addentravano senza timore in temi più oscuri, tessendo trame intricate che tenevano i lettori con il fiato sospeso. Duncan possedeva una notevole abilità nel creare atmosfera, utilizzando uno stile preciso per generare un senso di inquietudine e suspense. Le sue narrazioni sono caratterizzate da misteri avvincenti e dal suo approccio distintivo nel creare tensione in storie accessibili.
Last summer, four terrified friends made a desperate pact to conceal a shocking secret. But now, someone has learned the truth and is determined to get even. The horror is starting again. There is an unknown avenger out there who is stalking them in a deadly game. Will he stop at terror-or is he out for revenge?
This collection features thirteen previously unpublished stories by Lois Duncan, showcasing her signature blend of suspense and psychological depth. Readers can expect engaging narratives that explore themes of fear, mystery, and the complexities of adolescence, all crafted with Duncan's distinctive style. This anthology offers a rare opportunity to discover hidden gems from an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling.
Lois Duncan, renowned for her suspense novels, has also secretly nurtured a passion for poetry since childhood. She began documenting her life through verse and, by the age of ten, was already submitting her work to magazines. This book reveals her dual identity as a writer, showcasing the lesser-known poetic side of her creative journey.
Nore Roberts didn't ask for a new life, but now that her mom is gone and her dad is newly married, she has to settle in at Shadow Grove, the old Civil War mansion her stepfamily calls home. When she meets her stepmother, Lisette, Nore is shocked by her youth and beauty that gives her chills- and a hint of something sinister. There's hope of becoming friends with her stepbrother and sister, until Nore realizes they're hiding something. When she begins to feel like the target of a deadly plan, Nore starts digging into her stepfamily's past. The skeletons in their closet are more real than she ever imagined. Can Nore expose her stepmother's dark secret before an old and evil magic swallows her up?
Have you ever been haunted by the feeling that someone is spying on you, lurking around your house and yard, even entering your bedroom? Are your friends plotting against you when they say they've seen you do things you know you haven't done? What's going on -- and does Laurie really want to find out?
When the old woman died, she left her grandchild Nancy with the extraordinary gift of magic. Nancy can read people's minds, know their thoughts, and make them do what she wants. Will she use her gift for good, or satisfy her own selfish desire? Lois Duncan presents a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turn. This edition features updated text and an exclusive Q&A with author Lois Duncan!
Soon after the arrival of cousin Julia, insidious occurrences begin that convince Rachel she is a witch and must be stopped before her total monstrous plan can be effected.
Kit Gordy and three other students at an exclusive boarding school for girls find themselves part of a terrifying experiment.
Set against the backdrop of a small town, this young adult classic explores the impact of the debutante tradition on its community. As the event unfolds, it reveals the complexities of social expectations, personal identity, and the pressures faced by young women. The narrative delves into the characters' struggles and triumphs, highlighting themes of conformity, rebellion, and the quest for self-discovery amidst societal norms.
Named an ALA Quick Pick, an exciting thriller by the author of the best-seller I Know What You Did Last Summer features a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes a clairvoyant and is branded a witch, in a repeat of the Salem witch trials. Reprint. AB.
