The White Rider

Oct 7, 2024 6:31 AM

Author:Chris Priestley

The White Rider

London, 1716. The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London the roads are haunted by a mysterious Highwayman known only as The White Rider; a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heart of events, is resolved to get to the bottom of them. With the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, Tom is determined to discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the mysterious stranger with the Scottish accent seen at Harker's house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him? Highly atmospheric, with a gripping plot this historical adventure will fascinate and engage readers.

Reviews

This pacy historical novel, with some references to slavery and Shakespeare's The Tempest, is full of dramatic twists and turns with one final surprise at the end. It would be ideal material for turning into a children's TV drama

—— Books for Keeps

An 18th century romp, packed with colourful characters, enough surprises and twists to keep the reader guessing and enough gruesome details and fisticuffs to bring the era to technicolour life

—— The School Librarian

This book is super horror and holds mystery and intrigue

—— South Wales Argus

As clever and as tightly plotted as the first

—— Suffolk Journal

This is a gripping thriller with a zesty plot

—— Eastern Daily Press

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

Beautifully crafted, genuinely creepy and ludicrously enjoyable, it hooked me: I have since rushed through the entire series so far.

—— Time Out

It's a really enjoyable and exhilarating read...Five out of five stars.

—— Time Out

Seeped in legend and ghostly tales, the deliciously chilling Wardstone Chronicles reach thei eighth volume

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

Fabulously dark, this series is an annual summer treat for 10+.

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

Delaney's latest instalment takes us on a breakneck speed, suspense- packed adventure, introducing a motley collection of hair-raising new enemies and some fascinating interplay on the fight between good and evil.

Ideal reading for the witching hours...

—— Pam Norfolk , Lancashire Evening Post

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