Synopses & Reviews
Has Gabriel created a monster?
Something sinister lurks in the woods outside of Slade.
Gabe has seen it, or he thinks he has - a shadow standing at the tree line, watching Gabe's house with faintly glowing eyes.
Despite Gabe's misgivings, his new friend, Seth, relishes the creepy atmosphere of the forest. It's the perfect setting for his imaginary struggle against the Hunter, a deformed child-eating creature said to leave the bones of his victims in his wake. It's just a game, but it's all a bit much for Gabe, who quickly loses interest as summer ends and the days grow shorter.
But then strange things start to happen. Frightening things. And Gabe knows it has to do with the dark figure watching him from the edge of the woods.
Is Seth out to teach Gabe a lesson? Or is the Hunter more than just a myth? Gabe isn't sure which option is more horrifying, but he's determined to learn the truth before someone gets hurt . . . or worse.
Review
Praise for THE STONE CHILD:
"A fast-moving, suspenseful read, filled with the thrills and chills young people love!" -- Mary Downing Hahn, award-winning author
Praise for THE NIGHTMARYS:
"Will keep readers holding their breath until even after what they think is the climax." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
"More than anything, this is a mystery, complete with clues and secret codes, and Poblocki's deft handling of the multiple threads makes this a devilish delight." -- BOOKLIST
"Full of tense moments and atmospheric settings, this book will keep readers turning pages as quickly as they can. Poblocki keeps the suspense high. . . . The strong characters and deliciously frightening action will keep fans of scary stories engaged to the end." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Synopsis
Has Gabriel created a monster?
Gabe and Seth used to play make-believe games in the woods behind Seth's family farm. It was the perfect creepy landscape for imagining they were up against beasts and monsters and villains.
Just as Gabe's decided he's outgrown their childish games, though, it appears that their most monstrous creation could be real.
Is there a ghoulish man-eating creature prowling the woods for victims? Or is Seth just determined to make Gabe think so -- no matter who gets hurt in the process?
Gabe's not sure which answer would prove more unsettling, but he's determined to learn the truth.
About the Author
Dan Poblocki is the author of the middle-grade novels THE STONE CHILD (2009), THE NIGHTMARYS (2010), and THE GHOST OF GRAYLOCK (2012), as well as the Mysterious Four series. He grew up in Rhode Island and New Jersey, and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at www.danpoblocki.com.