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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780805081718
ISBN number: 0805081712
Label: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 272
Printing Date: June 12, 2007
Publishing house: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Age index: Young Adult
Release Date: June 12, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 307986
Studio: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Is winning a writing contest worth risking your life?
Nothing exciting ever happens in the town of Maplewood—that is, until famous thriller writer Ian Tremblin holds a short-story writing contest with a prize that seems to be the opportunity of a lifetime: five finalists will get to spend the evening with Tremblin himself in the haunted mansion Daemon Hall, and the winner of the best short story will see publication.
Wade Reilly and the other finalists could never have imagined what they find lurking in the shadows of this demonic mansion. During a suspenseful night of tale-telling, strange incidents mix the realms of the real and the supernatural. What is Tremblin really up to, and can he be trusted? What about Daemon Hall—is it alive? And, more to the point, will any of the contestants make it out of this hall of horrors to tell their story?
In the tradition of Stephen King, this chilling novel will have teen readers on edge in anticipation of what’s to come with the subsequent extinguished candle.
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I picked this up after my little brother checked it out from the library. Which is great because this is a teenager book, pure and simple. However, I must say that I really enjoyed it. Nance's whole objective, it seemed, was to praise creative writing and storytelling, and he certainly did his job with this book that tells the tale of five teenagers invited to spend the night in a haunted house telling scary stories. It's better than it sounds and is very reminiscent of some of those old "Fear Street" books. Nance is clearly educated on various authors and folklore and he spreads information throughout the story. The characters are not particularly well-drawn, and some of the drama had me rolling my eyes--but I'm sure teens will fall head-over-heels for the angst. However, it's a scary, imaginative book, and I think any kid who looks scary, imaginative books should read this.
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If you are a fan of scary stories, be sure to get your hands on DAEMON HALL. Andrew Nance uses a unique approach that actually weaves ten scary stories into one already creepy tale.
Wade, Chelsea, Kara, Demarius, and Chris are five teens who have earned their place as finalists in a writing contest. Horror writer Ian Tremblin challenged teens to write their own scary stories. From the finalists he plans to select a winner who will be rewarded by having his or her story published. But there's a catch ...
The five finalists must bring their stories and their bedrolls and spend the night with Tremblin in Daemon Hall. No cell phones, no flashlights, just ten candles to keep the darkness at bay. During the night, a total on ten scary stories will be told, and after each story a candle will be extinguished, leaving the group in complete darkness until morning.
One story after another is told and darkness begins to take control. As the stories get creepier, so does the house. To add to the suspense, the teens begin to disappear one by one and Mr. Tremblin starts acting more bizarre. Who will win the honor of being published? Who will even survive the night in Daemon Hall?
Readers of DAEMON HALL are treated to ten truly frightening tales. Each on their own could entertain listeners around a campfire on a dark night. Andrew Nance's twisted tale will have you looking over your shoulder for many nights to come.
Reviewed Author name: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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Horror writer Ian Tremblin holds a short story writing contest with an unusual prize: the five finalists will get to spend the evening with him in Daemon Hall, and the winner will be published. Wade and the others find much to fear in the haunted mansion, especially with an evening of horror story-telling planned... is Daemon Hall really alive? A tense thriller evolves.
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My daughter and I read books such as Darren Shan's Cirque du Freak and Demonata series and all of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes- anything having to do with supernatural or horror anything... we read Andrew Nance's Daemon Hall which is the very first in a trilogy, and are impressed to no end. It is scary and very hard to put down. We loved that there are so many stories within the story and that the book is dedicated to one of it's characters... You also must keep in mind that Andrew Nance is a ghost hunter in real life and this inspires his writing. He is an incredible new author and we can't wait for the subsequent book...
You must read this if you like to be scared!!!
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I purchased this book for and at the recommendation of my 13 year old daughter.
This book was part of her summer reading for 2007.
It held interest for her well enough that my wife and I had to prompt her very little to read.
Her reply was that she did like the overall book, but seemed disappointed in the format of several stories told by those in the book, as well as the undefined ending.
She said that she would recommend Daemon Hall, but only to her more well read friends.
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