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Book SynopsisA dark YA tale of love, loss and the supernatural from Queen of Teen Juno Dawson, collaborating for the first time with prize-winning illustrator Alex T. Smith.
Since the crash, since Eliza died, Samuel can't find a way to go on. His need to see his love again is overwhelming, and so he ventures into the strange, terrifying world of Hoodoo. Samuel is about to make a pact with powers he cannot comprehend, let alone control…A chilling tale of love that reaches beyond the grave.
Trade Review“There aren’t enough illustrations used in YA fiction, and Alex T Smith’s
terrifying, gothic pictures complement this dark tale beautifully” – The Times
“A deliciously succinct, creepy thriller interspersed with Alex T. Smith's
shadowy, atmospheric images” – The Guardian
“Dawson deals very deftly with powerful issues of life, religion and death. The emotions felt by Sam and his circle are highly nuanced, despite the brevity of the book" – Books for Keeps
“This beautifully presented novella is creepy, disturbing and genuinely chilling … a substantial and complex addition to any super-readable bookshelf” – BookTrust
"A cracking Halloween read … pulls no punches and delivers some ghastly shocks … a real page turner" – The Letterpress Project
