Synopses & Reviews
ZACK, HIS DAD, and new stepmother have just moved back to his fathers hometown, not knowing that their new house has a dark history. Fifty years ago, a crazed killer caused an accident at the nearby crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree in a fiery crash, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning hits the tree, releasing the spirit, who decides his evil spree isnt over . . . and Zack is directly in his sights.
Award-winning thriller author Chris Grabenstein fills his first book for younger readers with the same humorous and spine-tingling storytelling that has made him a fast favorite with adults.
Synopsis
It's been 50 years since a crazed killer caused an accident at a crossroads that took 40 innocent lives. He died when his car hit a tree, and his malevolent spirit has inhabited the tree ever since. During a huge storm, lightning releases the spirit, who decides his evil spree isn't over.
About the Author
Chris Grabenstein is the Anthony Award-winning author of Tilt a Whirl, Mad Mouse, and Whack a Mole. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for the Muppets. Currently, Chris and his wife live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred, who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. You can visit him (and Fred) at www.chrisgrabenstein.com