A Skull in Shadows Lane

Oct 7, 2024 2:30 AM

Author:Robert Swindells

The war has just ended in the tiny village of Coney Cley, and Josh and his gang are desperate for some excitement. When they head for the eerie, abandoned Shadows Lane to explore a deserted house, they find more than they bargained for - a human tooth. Then a creepy, skeletal face appears at a dark window . . .

Believing there's a skeleton haunting Shadows Lane, the children are shocked to learn the truth about 'Boney' - he's an escaped prisoner of war. But someone else is also hiding in the village - someone much more dangerous.

Tense and chilling, this is another fantastically gripping tale from the award-winning author of Room 13 and Stone Cold.

Reviews

It's beautifully-written, short and to the point, with sparkling, pithy dialogue and a tense plot . . . Although this story engages with serious and frightening themes, it's also incredibly uplifting

—— Jill Murphy , The Bookbag

The magic has not dimmed!

—— Carousel

A glamorous take on the classic vampire story

—— Lorna Marsh , Eastern Daily Press

If you are a 'Buffy' fan, then this could be for you

—— Marian Simmonds , Bournemouth Daily Echo

Fans of Joseph Delaney's fantastic Wardstone Chronicles will need no urging to buy the latest instalment... Gripping, moving and terrifying for anyone of 10+.

—— Amanda Craig, The Times

No one does terror, and compassion, so well

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

Joseph Delaney's The Wardstone Chronicles are a series of books that have maintained the very highest standard for nearly a decade. The Spook's Nightmare is another excellent addition to the series. Highly recommended.

—— Fantasy Book Review

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