Horror/Mystery

Bag of Bones by Stephen King

Mike Noonan is suffering from his wife's sudden death. He decides to go back to their favorite summer home called Sara Laughs. There he meets a woman who is being threatened by her father-in-law, Max Devore. Max wants to take away her daughter, Kyra. As Mike gets pulled into their struggle, strange things begin to happen in the house. Mike is torn between a growing love and the terrors in Sara Laughs, not to mention the threats from Max Devore and his creepy sidekick. Read the book to see how this story unfolds!

Rating: 5 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Jeff D.

The Cirque Du Freak Series by Darren Shan

If you love vampires then these books are for you! They are absolutely awesome. In order to save his friend from a deadly spider bite, this boy had to let this vampire (Mr.Crepsley) transform him into a vampire! Yiiiiikes! Okay, now we have this guy that’s half vamp and is helping his undead boss. Darren Shan is a great writer and really makes you wonder if vampires aren’t lurking in every shadow waiting for you show up. Read this series and you’ll be spooked!

Rating: 5 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Dreadlocks by Neal Schusterman

Dread Locks is a terrifying tale of a boy who named Parker Baer. Everything is normal about him, but he has so much money he can have whatever he wants. However, his short attention span is the one thing he doesn't want. Boredom. It grows like fugus because he doesn't have anything to crave, that is until the neighbors (or maybe i should say neighbor) move in. After he goes to get a look and returns home, he finds a strange and exotic girl, whose hair looks like snakes in their own dread lock type way, asleep in his bed. He was interested at first but then after knowing her he notices that everyone that spent time with her got weird cravings for dirt and a ton of milk. He had cravings of his own----but to tell you more would ruin the story.

Rating: 5 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

Four friends who have been distant for a while take their annual hunting trip at Hole in the Wall at the wrong time. The army is fighting a race of creatures that appear to be from outer space and the four friends get caught in the middle of this struggle. It's all connected to childhood experiences that they had with their friend who suffers from Down's syndrome. They will rediscover how deep their connections are in this tale that keeps you spinning through suspense until the very end!

Rating: 5 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Jeff D.

Eclipse By Stephenie Meyer

Book 3 in the Twilight Series

Bella and Edward are back together for Bella's senior and final year in high school when Bella discovers that she is being hunted by an army of newborn vampires which were created to take her down. To win the war, there has to be something to give the Cullen's an edge in the battle and the answer comes with Bella's best friend Jacob Black, a werewolf and a vampire's mortal enemy. Read more to find out about the deadly alliance. A great read that is highly recommended!

Rating: 5 out of 5 books

Book Review by Brett T.

I am the messenger by Marcus Zusak

Ed Kennedy is exactly that- Ed Kennedy. At 19 years old, Ed has done nothing special with his life to make a name for himself. One day, Ed receives a mysterious playing card in the mail that begins his journey to make a name for himself. A marvelous read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Book Review by Brett T.

Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Jade Green is the enchanting yet terrifying tale of Judith Sparrow, a young girl who is taken in by her uncle after the death of her mother. The only rule by which she must abide is to bring nothing green into her uncle's house. However, she cannot obey the rule for she has a green picture frame that was given to her by her mother. She figures, that if she can keep it out of sight, her uncle will not get upset. However, it is not her uncle she must worry about, but the ghost of a girl who died, presumably by her own hand, in that house. Green was the favorite color of Jade Green, the girl who died, and after awhile, strange things start to happen. A severed hand starts off a treacherous and terrifying chain of events! Judith doesn’t know whether to concentrate on the hand, her cousin, who has taken a intimate interest in her (one she doesn’t want!), or Zeke Carey. What will happen and why is the hand there, and most importantly who is Zeke Carey? Well, read and find out!!

Rating: 5 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Look for Me by Moonlight by Hauhn Downing

Cynda is a 16 year old misunderstood daughter who moves in with her dad and step-mom at the Underhill, a vacant inn. Then, on a snowy night, a strange and mysterious guest, Vincent Morthanos, comes in to stay awhile. She starts to feel as if he is the only one understands her miserable life. When his kisses turn to bites, she still remains naïve to what is really happening to her. Will Cynda recognize the danger of the spell that Vincent has put on her entire family? Read and find out!

Rating: 3 out of 5 books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

Book 2 in the Twilight Series

After an harrowing and dangerous journey from the first book, Bella, Edward, and the rest of the Cullens are safely back in Forks. Things are going all too well until an accident happens at Bella's birthday party at the Cullens' house. The accident prompts Edward to make a heart-wrenching decision that affects everyone in the story. Bella relies on her new friend, Jacob Black, to make it through the hard times. A surprising plot twist at the end puts Bella in a sticky situation that requires her to make a serious decision. The tedious nature of this novel makes it a little difficult to read in comparison to the other Twilight novels, but will leave readers fulfilled in the end. Read New Moon and see for yourself!

Book Review by Mrs. Womack

Rating: four out of five books!

Peeps by Scott Westerfeld

If you love blood and gore combined with some horror and major mix-ups, then this is a book for you. The Westerfeld books are really very extreme! They tell of a virus that wants to spread no matter how it is done, but you’d have to read them in order to see what I mean. However, more often than not, the characters just turn into cannibals, but you find out the main character in both books is different in many ways. Scott Westerfeld is an awesome writer, so read Peeps to see what happens.

Rating: five out of five books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Red Riders Hood By Neal Schusterman

Red Riders Hood is a romantic horror about a boy who you'll know as Red. Things you need to know is that there are two gangs: the wolves and the crypts. At first he has nothing to do with either, but one day he has a tie in both their worlds. Soon he realizes that the Wolves actually ARE their namesakes. They're werewolves, and Cedric is their leader. At first, he goes in to learn their secrets in order to bring them down, then he finds himself secretly wanting to become on of the Wolves. However, he is sharply reminded of his job to bring them down when Merissa (friend/girlfriend of Reds) and his grandma find themselves in in danger of losing their lives. Will he be able to keep his eyes on the real goal and bring the Wolves down?

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Sunshine By Robin McKinley

A girl named is Rae is living in a city and generation where you have to be careful of who your roommate is or he might just turn...well... blue on you. She has also adopted the nickname sunshine (hence the name of the book) for various reasons. One night, Sunshine drives out to the lake oblivious of something following her. But, of course, when that "something" is a group of vampires, it's hard to notice. Then she is kidnapped and meets a very interesting person, or should we say, vampire. A bond forms between them that, according to human ethics, shouldn't even exist in the faintest. However, either way, they have to stick together in order to stay alive. But will he stay after everything life threatening is gone? Read and find out!!

Rating: five out of five books!

Book Review by Katheryne R.

Tell by Norah McClintock

Tell begins with a mother and her son, Dan, being told that Phil, Dan's Step dad, had been shot to death. The police ask questions and when signs start to point at Dan as the killer, he gets called in for an interview. All the lights are on Dan, who must think of an explanation to this mystery that will keep you guessing until the last few pages.

Rating: four out of five books!

Book Review by Jeff D.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Book 1 in the Twilight Series

When Bella decides to move to Forks, Washington to live with her dad, a most unexpected event occurs. Inherently clumsy and "plain", as she believes, a strange, yet gorgeous fellow student, Edward Cullen, begins to show a bizarre interest in her. At first, Edward acts frigid and disgusted by Bella, but then he softens and wants to spend more and more time with her. The sequence of events that unfold will leave the reader spellbound and mesmerized, wanting more! Twilight offers a perfect blend of romance and suspense, you will not be able to put this book down! Read it and you will see for yourself...