Wreckers by Julie Hearn
release date: March 2011 by OUP Oxford (*see note below!)
description:
The lid gave, eventually, with surprisingly little noise. Nothing splintered. Nothing broke. No hinges flew, or even creaked, and for a second or two nothing happened at all. Then came the first scream. It blew out a candle, that scream ...'Shut the lid! For the love of God ...SHUT THE LID!' And so the box was slammed shut, hidden away, and forgotten about. But what lay within was only dormant ...waiting for the time when it would be released, and let loose upon the world. And that time was about to come ...That time is now.
This fantastic new novel from acclaimed writer, Julie Hearn, is truly unique and tells of friendship, secrets, love, hate and hope.
My thoughts: *Okay, so it says this one is already out, BUT I think it's only out in the UK and I'm unable to get it on BookDepository---so technically, I'm still waiting for this one! :D That counts, right? But doesn't it sound amazing? From what I've read, its set in the future--- about five friends who spend the night in an old creepy house on Halloween and find something hidden in the walls (pandora's box, maybe?). Sounds a bit creepy! I need to track this down! :)
Wow, what a "summary"!! This makes me want to read it so bad, ohh, those lucky UK kids! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it will be a thrilling story. Reminds me of Pandora's Box and I do so love retellings of Greek myths. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteWow! This sounds great!
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Ooh, this does sound really good (and really creepy). I hope the publisher will release it in the U.S. I know that Julie Hearn's other books have been published here like The Minister's Daughter and Ivy (I need to read that one still). Good pick! I will add it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds realy creepy .. AWESOME =) !!
ReplyDeleteGreat find Becky ;)
This sounds like a great book- good pick!
ReplyDeleteI like that this does sound like a retelling of Pandora's Box. I love Greek myths, so I will definitely look into this one. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThe plot sounds exciting! I'll definitely add this one on my TBR list. Thanks for sharing ;)
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Mia @ Girl about Books
I really like the sound of this one- my friend just read it and raved about it. On my TBR list!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this really does sound amazing! It's definitely going on my to-read list! I hope you are able to find a copy!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really creepy but definitely interesting. Might have to put this onto my wishlist. Thanks for sharing!
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(My WoW)
I hadn't heard of it and it does sound amazing. I'll be looking for it and adding it to my list. Great pick! =)
ReplyDeleteWow this one sounds pretty amazing first I've heard of it. I will have to see if I can get my hands on a copy.
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http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-17.html
Ooooo sounds awesome. Way way way cool pick.
ReplyDeleteOh, new to me!
ReplyDeleteI've read The Minister's Daughter by Julie Hearn and it was amazing. Such original writing and story-telling. It made me a big fan of Julie Hearn. I'm going to check this one out, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool cover & the synopsis sounds super cool! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, sounds like an interesting story! Thanks for stopping by.
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