Author:Simon Rae
A box is left on Marcus’s doorstep in the rain. Fussy Aunt Hester has told Marcus not to open the front door under any circumstances. But she’s out – and just this once can’t hurt . . . can it?
Except the parcel isn’t embroidery supplies for Aunt Hester. Or fishing tackle for Uncle Frank. Whatever is in there, it’s alive. And it’s ANGRY.
The thing in the box sends Marcus’s life spinning horrifyingly out of control – controlling his mind and testing his will so that every moment is deadly. Can Marcus overcome the pull of the Gorgon’s gaze, and use her power for good? Because he received that box for a reason – but he must find out what it is, before the terrible, beautiful Medusa turns everyone he holds dear to stone . . . and then comes for him.
Laced with myth, this modern story positively writhes with horror and suspense. A terrifying, unputdownable read for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.
Part furturistic dystopia, part Roman epic fantasy, it's gutsy, gory and compelling
—— Suzy Feay , Financial TimesPace is breathless and Riddell's illustrations are stunning
—— The Irish TimesBrilliant as ever.
—— SpectatorI enjoyed it so much, I hope there will be yet another book soon to follow in this fabulously told series.
—— Amazed Earthling, with Guardian Children's BooksI love this series so much, the characters are funny . . . the ghosts are awesome.
—— An Awful Lot of Reading