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Jekyll's Mirror


No. of pages 288

Published: 2015

Great for age 12-18 years

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Sam is a tortured soul, but his darkest hour is yet to come, when he's invited to take part in 'Project Hyde'. A new social networking site where users can enjoy total anonymity . . . it's exhilarating at first, until Sam notices that the other users are becoming obsessed with the program . . . addicted to the cruelty they are inflicting online. Sam watches with a growing sense of horror as his classmates turn into something unrecognisable. For the truth behind Project Hyde is this: it doesn't simply change WHO you are, it changes WHAT you are. One click away from Evil's new domain. Are you ready to face the truth? A new novel from the Master of Dark Fiction.

 

 

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Oxford University Press .

William Hussey has a Masters Degree in Writing from Sheffield Hallam University. His novels are inspired by long walks in the lonely Fenlands of Lincolnshire and by a lifetime devoted to horror stories, folklore and legends.

 

An amazing read. A creeping thriller story that tackles the issue of cyber bullying head on. * Alex Scarrow, author of the Time Riders series *

 

A crazy whirlwind of a supernatural horror story... full of blood and guts and nasty villains with evil intentions... We all have a dark side. And Jekyll's Mirror shows us how pernicious it can be if we don't acknowledge it. * Jill Murphy, The Bookbag *

 

'an exciting, thought-provoking novel' * Armadillo Magazine *

 

'this book had a gripping storyline that kept you on the edge. I recommend it to anybody who likes a thriller or a good horror' * Sean Andrew, Teen Titles *

 

Praise for Haunted: A nail-biting chiller, which will leave readers begging for more. Be prepared for some sleepless nights. * Michael Grant, author of Gone *

 

Praise for the Witchfinder series: I felt at home in this scary world. I wish I'd written this book myself. * Joseph Delaney, author of Spook's Apprentice *