Michael Van Wambeke
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Sweetest Darkness
The opening chapters are powerful enough to pull in reluctant readers, but later chapters require much more diligence. A secondary purchase for libraries in need of beefing up their horror/supernatural offerings.
The Bletchley Riddle
With broad appeal to both WWII and mystery enthusiasts, this highly recommended title is a first purchase for all libraries serving tweens and teens.
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Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry
An easy sell to any fan of Riggs’s “Peculiar Children” series, though its quirks limit the appeal to a broader fantasy audience. A general purchase.
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Looking for Smoke
Mystery veterans will find familiar tropes leading to the reveal, but the windows into contemporary Native American culture make this a compelling read. Recommended.
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A Bite Above the Rest
A fun title to get into the hands of middle graders, especially ones who can’t get enough of Halloween.
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War of the Wind
An interesting book that shows character growth and some unexpected twists; recommended for fans of Carl Hiaasen or Gordon Korman.
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The Forest Demands Its Due
The action and suspense are a good fit for fans of both horror and dark academia, though veterans of the genre may find parts of the story uninspiring. A solid choice for larger collections.
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Secrets Never Die
A readable, stand-alone thriller that hits the mark in suspense but misses in motive and plotting.
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