Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/23/2011
ISBN-13: 9781442403154
ISBN-10: 1442403152

Historical Fiction. "With a delicious mix of science, history, and horror" (Publishers Weekly), This Dark Endeavor spins the story of Victor Frankenstein as an arrogant, volatile 16-year-old who is intensely jealous and yet quite protective of his twin brother, Konrad. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor searches the family's secret library for a cure, finds a description of the forbidden Elixir of Life in an ancient text, and embarks on a dangerous quest to obtain its ingredients. Primarily gothic (including a bit of scandalous romance) but injected with fiery action scenes and splashes of gore, this gripping 18th-century tale of brotherly love is a good pick for fans of Rick Yancey's Monstrumologist series.

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Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 07/05/2011
ISBN-13: 9781596435940
ISBN-10: 1596435941

Gothic Horror. When Rebecca moves with her father from London to the tiny seaside village of Winterfold, she's bitter about leaving her home and friends behind. Then she meets Ferelith, a twisted and rebellious girl who goads Rebecca into playing increasingly spookier and more dangerous "games" with her. As the present-day storyline progresses, a chilling -- and ominously related -- mystery unfolds in excerpts from a long-dead priest's diary. Building suspense and divulging tantalizing secrets bit by bit, this "wickedly macabre" (Kirkus Reviews) tale is sure to give you shivers.

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Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780761356868
ISBN-10: 076135686X

Mystery/Horror. Ever since his parents' disappearance, 17-year-old Christian Cage has lived with his uncle in Winter, Wisconsin. And ever since Christian realized that his drawings come from the darkest corners of other people's minds (and can even cause them to do things) he's been a loner. But now he's in trouble: he's been accused of painting swastikas on a local citizen's barn, something he has no memory of at all, and he's having terrifying nightmares that seem connected to the town's past. As Christian digs into Winter's history for insight into these dreams, more than a few of the town's nasty secrets come to light. Fans of gritty and haunting supernatural mysteries will be riveted by this complex, twisted tale.

Publisher: Bloomsbury
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 12/23/2008
ISBN-13: 9781599903323
ISBN-10: 1599903326

Historical Mystery. When her father is murdered on Christmas Eve and his valuable violin is nowhere to be found, 15-year-old Theresa Maria turns to her father's mentor, composer Franz Joseph Haydn, for help in solving the mystery of his untimely death. Ranging from the palace halls and Gypsy camps of 18th-century Vienna to both its literal and metaphorical sewers, this fast-paced mystery is full of action and intrigue. For another vivid historical novel with a strong heroine, details about the lives of court musicians, and a bit of romance, check out Carol Dines' The Queen's Soprano.

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Publisher: Point
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9780545230506
ISBN-10: 0545230500

Mystery. Clarity "Clare" Fern lives in a Cape Cod tourist town with her self-avowed "family of freaks": Clare can reveal objects' histories by touching them, her brother is a medium, and her mother is telepathic. For most of her life, Clare has been the target of other townies' ridicule, but when a teenaged tourist turns up dead, she's invited to help solve the murder case -- off the record, off course. With romance, chatty narration, snarky humor, and "a fiery and sharp-witted heroine who's more Veronica Mars than Nancy Drew" (Publishers Weekly), this suspenseful paranormal mystery is the 1st in what promises to be a fun new series.

Publisher: Scholastic Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/01/2010
ISBN-13: 9780545165747
ISBN-10: 0545165741

Mystery. Abby Goodwin has protected and covered for her rebellious younger sister, Maya, since they were in elementary school. She thought that she'd be able to go on protecting Maya forever...but then Abby finds the dead body of the class valedictorian while on her morning run, and Maya -- who has gone missing -- is accused of his murder. Determined to clear her sister's name, Abby puts herself in serious danger by conducting her own investigation. With mounting tension, twists you won't see coming, and scenes of heart-pounding action, The Deadly Sister is a deliciously dark and riveting read.