Whisper in the Dark

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Joseph Bruchac, author of the award-winning Skeleton Man and The Return of Skeleton Man, breathes life into a chilling vampire-like demon.

Maddy has always loved scary stories, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all.

Now theres an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a terrifying message left on Maddys door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times hes called out to her. If he calls to her a fourth time, shes done for. Where will she be when he calls her name again

Author Joseph Bruchac is acclaimed as "a formidable talent in the field of multicultural books for children." (Children's Books and Their Creators)

Reviews

"Bruchac interweaves suspense with Indian folklore effortlessly." -- KLIATT

"This fast-paced, macabre novel is perfect for reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal

"Paritcularly admirable in this short, fast read is Bruchac's skill in using historical information to increase the suspense and round out the characters in this very scary story...chillingly effective." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Bio

Joseph Bruchac is the author of many critically acclaimed novels, poems, and stories, many drawing on his Abenaki heritage. Mr. Bruchac and his wife, Carol, live in upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.josephbruchac.com.