The Name of the Star: Shades of London Book I

By Maureen Johnson

AR

RL 4.9

PTS 14.0

Teenager, Rory Deveaux, arrives in London to go to a boarding school.  As she lands in London, brutal murders begin, each murder mimicking Jack-the-Ripper.  When Rory goes to a crime scene, she encounters a creepy man who begins to stalk her.  She believes he is the Ripper and she is his new victim.  I recommend this book to people who like books about the supernatural, murder, and mystery.  Also to people who like London, boarding schools, and a little bit of romance and humor.

Reviewer: America Guzman

Maureen Johnson

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Ocean of Blood

By Darren Shan

AR

RL 6.1

PTS 7.0

Larten finds himself depressed from time to time.  He has traveled the world, gambled, and tried every human pleasure imaginable.  Then he is given the choice to train with a vampire leader.  Will he accept the offer, or just continue being depressed?  In my opinion, this is an impressive story, full of vampires, half-vampires (vampaneze), and even a cannibal.  The author, Darren Shan, really drives the reader nuts--always ending his book, "To be continued. . . "

Reviewer: Alberto Delgado

Darren Shan: Master of Horror

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The Thin Executioner

By Darren Shan

AR

RL 5.7

PTS 14.0

     Jebel Rum is the runt of the family.  All skin and bones!  He goes on a perilous journey to gain power through the gods.  He loses many things but gains a friend.  He faces hard decisions and love in this amazing book.  If you like a little horror mixed with romance and drama, this is the book for you!

Reviewer: Alex Rohlmeier

Darren Shan: Master of Horror

http://www.darrenshan.com