26 May
Ben Schott born London 1974. The son of a neurologist and a nurse achieved a double First from Cambridge. Schott's Almanac was first published in 2005 and is now a bestselling reference book published annually. Discover Schott's Almanac
This is a well crafted debut paranormal novel for teens but it's much
more than that for it features a cleverly laid plot that revolves around
a government secret agency who pull into the organisation a 14 year
old Jamie whose mother has been kidnapped by some strange creatures.
And yes, vampires do also come into it, most of them as baddies and
involved in some quite gruesome parts to the plot but very necessary to
keep the reader engaged. Much more action, suspense and yes, gore than
you'd expect from the typical paranormal/horror offerings at the current
time and well worth a read. We suspect the next one may already be in the
writing, featuring Jamie who is a key protagonist you really feel for
and understand.
Synopsis
Department 19 by Will Hill
In a secret supernatural battle that's been raging for over a century, the stakes have just been raised -- and they're not wooden anymore. When Jamie Carpenter's mother is kidnapped by strange creatures, he finds himself dragged into Department 19, the government's most secret agency. Fortunately for Jamie, Department 19 can provide the tools he needs to find his mother, and to kill the vampires who want him dead. But unfortunately for everyone, something much older is stirring, something even Department 19 can't stand up against!
Reviews
'Teen' and 'Vampire' doesn't always
mean 'sparkly'; this Young Adult thriller injects some blood and thunder
back into the vamp mythos!a fast-paced and intelligently thought-out
story. - SFX
Bram Stoker can stop turning in his grave: his
21st-century legacy extends beyond Twilight. -- The Telegraph
Enough
weaponry to satisfy the most warlike of pre-teen boys and enough action
on every page to qualify for a health warning -- Belfast News
Injects
some blood and thunder back into the vamp mythos! This is a lively set-up
to what looks to be a fn and blood-soaked YA thrill ride -- SFX
Magazine
Action-hungry lovers of horror and adventure will love it. --
South Wales Argus
Amazing and full of guts galore. -- Bournemouth
Daily Echo
About the Author
Will Hill spends a lot of his time in California but he grew up around the North East of England, moving from Skegness to Gateshead to Tynemouth. The area is steeped in vampire mythology, irresistible to the young Will. He turned this fascination into a highly accomplished debut, Department 19. Action hungry lovers of horror and adventure will love it.
26 May
Ben Schott born London 1974. The son of a neurologist and a nurse achieved a double First from Cambridge. Schott's Almanac was first published in 2005 and is now a bestselling reference book published annually. Discover Schott's Almanac
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