The Smashed Man of Dread End Lib/E
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2021
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"The Smashed Man of Dread End" by J.W. Ocker is a haunting tale that blends mystery and macabre humor as it follows a small-town investigator, a former journalist named Aidan, who is tasked with uncovering the truth behind a bizarre murder. Residents speak of a legendary figure, the 'Smashed Man', whose sinister presence looms over the town of Dread End. As Aidan delves deeper, he encounters eccentric townsfolk, dark secrets, and an eerie atmosphere that challenges his perception of reality. The story uncovers the thin line between folklore and truth, leading to a chilling climax that will stay with readers long after the final page. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .
< J. W. Ocker is the Edgar Award-winning author of Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe . His work has appeared in Rue Morgue magazine, the Boston Globe , CNN, the Atlantic , and other places people stick writing. He's from Maryland but has lived in New Hampshire since 2008. This is his first book for children.