Messenger of Fear: A Twisted Young Adult Fantasy of Supernatural Justice and Deadly Games($9.99Value)

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Michael Grant's Messenger of Fear is a haunting narrative that examines the nature of good and evil in every human. Fans of Michelle Hodkin's Mara Dyer trilogy and Stephen King will love this satisfyingly twisted series. Mara Todd wakes in a field of dead grass, a heavy mist pressing down on her. She is terrified, afraid that she is dead. She can't remember who she is or anything about her past. Is it because of the boy who appears? He calls himself the Messenger of Fear. If the world does not bring justice to those who do evil, the Messenger will. He offers the wicked a game. If they win, they go free. If they lose, they will live their greatest fear. Either way, their sanity will be challenged. It is a world of fair but harsh justice. Of retribution and redemption. And mystery. Why was Mara chosen to be the Messenger's apprentice? What has she done to deserve this terrible fate? She won't find out until three of the wicked receive justice. And when she does, she will be shattered. YA Horror: A chilling journey into a world where justice is delivered through terrifying games designed to prey on a person’s deepest fears. - Amnesia Trope: Mara wakes with no memory of who she is or why she was chosen. Uncovering her past is the key, but the truth might be more horrifying than the punishments she witnesses. - Urban Fantasy: Supernatural beings walk among us, from the enigmatic Messenger to beautiful, terrifying creatures who see humanity as their plaything. - Justice and Retribution: Explore the razor-thin line between good and evil as the Messenger offers the wicked a choice: win the game, or be consumed by the terror you’ve created for others. Praise for GONE: “If Stephen King had written LORD OF THE FLIES, it might have been a little like this.” - VOYA (starred review) “This intense, marvelously plotted, paced, and characterized story will immediately garner comparisons to Lord of the Flies or even the long-playing world shifts of Stephen King, with just a dash of X-Men for good measure. A potent mix of action and thoughtfulness-centered around good and evil, courage and cowardice-renders this tour de force that will leave readers dazed, disturbed, and utterly breathless.” - ALA Booklist (starred review) Praise for HUNGER: “Readers will be unable to avoid involuntary gasping, shuddering, or flinching while reading this suspense-filled story.” - VOYA (starred review) Praise for LIES: “Disturbing, brilliantly plotted, and boasting a balanced mix of action and scheming.” - ALA Booklist Praise for PLAGUE: “Grant’s science fantasy thrillers continue to be the very definition of a page-turner.” - ALA Booklist Praise for FEAR: “Fans can count on more excellent storytelling, multidimensional characters who continue to develop in unexpected ways, and some mighty fine eye-popping moments.” - VOYA (starred review) Grant only slowly unveils the reason Mara is with the Messenger, building tension and atmosphere expertly for maximum impact. Readers will find that in the end, it all comes together extremely well. An unusual and intriguing puzzle of a book. - Kirkus Reviews “Written from a stream-of-consciousness point of view, this book is a welcome change from the current dystopian young adult books that are so popular.The idea that good and evil in the world are balanced on the edge of a knife is a motivating philosophy.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Grant explores bullying, family problems, suicide, and more, and several painful passages will have readers cringing, even as they make them think about what they would do in the same situation….a solid beginning to a series that is likely to be quite popular with horror and paranormal fans.” ” - Booklist Praise for LIGHT: “As a series finale, this book is more than satisfying-it is epic.” - VOYA (starred review) “Grant’s new series starts off with a bang and never lets up. Mara is a strong, relatable character who stands up for herself, while also regretful of some of the things she has done in her past. The games will delight those readers who enjoy a little gore and horror in their books. This is a promising start to a series with a truly unique concept.” - School Library Journal “Grant’s new series starts off with a bang and never lets up.The games will delight those readers who enjoy a little gore and horror in their books. This is a promising start to a series with a truly unique concept.” - School Library Journal “The Messenger of Fear has a two-word message for readers: BE AFRAID. The nightmares start in chapter one and don’t let up. Seriously, this book gave me chill after chill. My message to you: Read it in a safe, well-lighted place. It’s fright fiction at its best!” - R.L. Stine, Bestselling Author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street Series “Mesmerizing, horrifying, and deeply thought-provoking.” - Carrie Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth “The enviably cunning and ever versatile Michael Grant explod