Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
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  • Published: 18 August 2015
  • ISBN: 9780698171015
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

Slasher Girls & Monster Boys

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18 Aug 2015
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18 Aug 2015
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1 Nov 2016
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For fans of Stephen King, American Horror Story and The Walking Dead comes a powerhouse anthology featuring some of the best thriller and horror writers in YA

A host of the sharpest young adult authors come together in this collection of terrifying tales and psychological thrillers. Each author draws from a mix of literature, film, television, and music to create something new and fresh and unsettling. Clever readers will love teasing out the references and can satisfy their curiosity at the end of each tale, where the inspiration is revealed. There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they keep you on the edge of your seat. From blood horror, to the supernatural, to unsettling, all-too-possible realism, this collection has something for anyone looking for an absolute thrill.

Stefan Bachmann
Leigh Bardugo
Kendare Blake
A. G. Howard
Jay Kristoff
Marie Lu
Jonathan Maberry
Danielle Paige
Carrie Ryan
Megan Shepherd
Nova Ren Suma
McCormick Templeman
April Genevieve Tucholke
Cat Winters
  • Published: 18 August 2015
  • ISBN: 9780698171015
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400
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Praise for Slasher Girls & Monster Boys

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHORS:

April Tucholke's Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea:
"Deliciously creepy."--TheAtlanticWire.com
* "A stunning debut with complex characters, an atmospheric setting, and a distinct voice . . . Tucholke has real talent."--VOYA, starred review

Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar:
"Richly realized . . . accomplished . . . This is a story young fantasy buffs are sure to enjoy."--New York Times Book Review

Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone:
"Mesmerizing . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for."--New York Times

Kendare Blake's Anna Dressed in Blood:
* "Abundantly original, marvelously inventive and enormous fun, this can stand alongside the best horror fiction out there. We demand sequels."--Kirkus, starred review

Marie Lu's The Young Elites:
* "Lu pivots from the 'coming of age via romance' formula to pry apart the many emotions that pass under the rubric of love . . . there are no safe places where the pressures of betrayal, death threats, and rejection aren't felt."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Readers should prepare to be captivated."--Booklist, starred review
* "A must for fans of . . . totally immersive fantasies."--Kirkus, starred review

Marie Lu's Legend trilogy:
New York Times Bestsellers
"Legend doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it."--New York Times

Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter:
* "The fast-paced book is rife with excitement, romance, and intrigue."--SLJ, starred review

Nova Ren Suma's 17 & Gone:
* "This is ingeniously crafted."--BCCB, starred review

Cat Winters's In the Shadow of Blackbirds:
* "A story of the breaking point between sanity and madness, delivered in a straightforward and welcoming teen voice."--Booklist, starred review

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