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Key Selling Points
- Fourteen-year-old Finnigan stumbles across proof that his secluded life at Hillcrest House has been built on lies, and that the home he thought was protecting him from the dangers in the world might in fact be a much greater evil.
- This fast-paced novel combines elements of horror, thriller and science fiction into a captivating tale of deception and escape.
- The setting of a creepy mansion in a dark forest will appeal to readers of haunted house or dark academia books.
- The twisty plot and surprising conclusion will delight fans of horror and historical stories alike.
- This is the tenth book in the Orca Shivers series, a series that will thrill readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery. These fast-paced novels with intriguing, original illustrations are a great high-interest choice for middle-grade readers.
- A 2026 Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection.
Key Selling Points
Fourteen-year-old Finnigan stumbles across proof that his secluded life at Hillcrest House has been built on lies, and that the home he thought was protecting him from the dangers in the world might in fact be a much greater evil.
This fast-paced novel combines elements of hor...
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About the author
Sandra Dussault is an author and elementary school teacher from Quebec City. She has been writing stories for young readers since 2010. During the school year, she travels far and wide to meet her readers and talk about her three favorite things: reading, writing—and her cat Francis.
Illustrator Martin Côté started his career in the 1980s as an advertising illustrator. In the early 1990s, he tried his hand at scratchboard, a technique similar to etching. His signature style has remained very similar to etching, even as he’s moved into the digital age. His illustrations have been used in corporate branding, on promotional documents, book covers and beverage labels—and even in movies.
Sandra Dussault is an author and elementary school teacher from Quebec City. She has been writing stories for young readers since 2010. During the school year, she travels far and wide to meet her readers and talk about her three favorite things: reading, writing—and her cat Francis.
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