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GHOSTLY ROULETTE

by the pack leader, but Joe volunteers to stay to find Parker’s killer. Because of how the murder was committed, vampires, not ghosts, become the primary suspects (“Vampires can transform into bats and clouds of mist as well as exert control over electronic devices”). Joe struggles to find anyone with a motive to kill Parker\u003B he soon learns that the Minnesota woods are full of supernatural creatures working in opposition to each other, and that Parker may have been collateral damage. Joe gets help from an unexpected source: Parker’s ghost appears to him, explaining that recently minted spirits can’t cross over, and that more ghosts are being forced to return from the other side. Joe must determine who is behind this situation and Parker’s murder. Carpenter has fashioned this second volume of his Joe the Werewolf series into an educational outing for his lead character that will prove equally compelling to his readers. In addition to the were\u002Dbeasts, aliens, and vampires with which he’s familiar, Joe here encounters sasquatches, ghosts, and hodags (evil creatures that spring from the ashes of cremated oxen). The revelation that so many exotic beings are living among humans is what makes Carpenter’s work fun—readers will be engaged while encountering various supernatural creatures along with Joe, who gets roped into the role of peacemaker trying to get the various groups to work together against a common threat."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:1144
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798281544

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This chilling novel plunges readers into a high-stakes paranormal thriller where a group of teens discovers an antique roulette wheel that doesn't gamble with money, but with spirits and souls. The n...

Our Review

This chilling novel plunges readers into a high-stakes paranormal thriller where a group of teens discovers an antique roulette wheel that doesn't gamble with money, but with spirits and souls. The narrative masterfully builds tension as the characters are forced to play, each spin of the wheel summoning a different ghost with its own vengeful agenda and tragic past. The author weaves a complex mystery that connects the spectral apparitions to a dark local history, creating a plot that is as much a puzzle as it is a horror story. This is a genuinely spooky read that uses its supernatural premise to explore themes of consequence, guilt, and the dangerous allure of tempting fate.

What sets this young adult horror apart is its clever fusion of classic ghost story elements with the relentless, high-concept pacing of a psychological thriller. The roulette mechanism provides a perfect structure for escalating scares, introducing a fresh terror with each new chapter while maintaining a cohesive, driving narrative. Teen readers who enjoy being kept guessing will appreciate the well-plotted twists and the morally complex characters who must confront their own secrets. The final, breathless showdown delivers a satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion about the choices we make and the debts we owe, both to the living and the dead.

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