By Melinda Salisbury
Hardcover edition
Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster BFYR ISBN9798347101450
Local Gods
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When a bone-white crow lands in Sylvie Singer’s backyard, she knows trouble is coming. And after an FBI raid reveals her father’s double life, Sylvie’s entire world comes crashing around her. With nowhere to go but the abandoned railway station in the cursed West Woods, Sylvie spends her time avoiding the carnivorous white deer that live there, counting down the days until she can graduate from high school and finally leave the town that’s openly out for her blood. Then Sylvie encounters a different sort of monster.
Illican is a horned god bound to the West Woods, even more wretched than she is. Sylvie is drawn to Illican, excited that he can introduce her to magic that could save her town—save her. But Illican is dying, and the last thing Pine Ridge Hollow wants is help from Sylvie Singer…
The town is a tinderbox, and Sylvie is the spark that will either save it or burn it all down.
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Mystery, Thriller, and Horror High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Mystery, Thriller, and Horror High Plus
Mystery, Thriller, and Horror High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features mystery, thriller, and horror titles driven by suspense, secrets, and fast-moving plots. Selections include mysteries, thrillers, horror, and suspense-driven stories—sometimes with darker or eerie elements—centered on investigations, high-stakes situations, and unexpected twists that reward curiosity and keep readers turning pages. Occasional selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.
Interests
Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Speculative Fiction
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