and don't forget a semi-senile grandmother figure, this story is great if you're interested in young adult fiction and the horror genre. Complete with action, adventure (including some treasure!), crazy religious fanatics, large squids, a gargoyle, and an evil dog. Michael and friends think that they've beaten Pastor John and the temple - but since there's a third book we know that cannot be the case! Good guys, meet Hannah - she's a strong, semi-independent female that wants to help a beast take over the world, and she's not going to like anyone standing in her way. Note: I received a free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review of this book. Don't start at book three (in this series) if you have not read the first two novels.

Thank you Hidden Gems and the author for a fabulous complimentary copy in exchange for my honest opinion. The ending makes you feel as though there might be another book in the making of this fabulous series. I strongly recommend the Stone Hill series. Little does Michael know that this is a test and he must destroy the pastor or sacrifice his own life. Michael is faced once again with Pastor John in different forms and abilities. The saga continues in Stone Hill beneath the church as more chaos rises within the ancient Temple.Īs Michael and Quint explore the tunnels within the Temple they stumble across more rooms as a new creature and Holy Hannah follows them. With the medallion in Michael's possession he and his friends must destroy an unknown creature along with Pastor John.Īn action packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat with a twist of horrors around every corner. Lucas is able to decipher part of the alchemy, an ancient science of aliens. He must find more dunamis in order to survive.Īfter rescuing Rebecca the boys find themselves back in the tunnels that are hidden below the church. Pastor John has a new companion to help him with his tasks that lie ahead. Michael, Joey, August and Lucas are captured while trying to rescue Rebecca from the cult. He would still lead his church and find the brothers who betrayed him by an assassin attempt. He has risen only turning into an abomination. Rising Shadows will keep you glued to the pages in this action packed horror as three teens fight the phantoms in order to rescue their family members.Īt Pastor John's funeral his wife pored the black substance of the phantoms down his throat. Only the Pastor's minions know the truth of what lies beneath the church. The non believers are snatch away at night by the phantoms. Pastor John and his minions control the town. The small town has changed tremendously since Michael's last visit.

His mother is at her wits end and decides to send him to his grandparents for the summer in order to save him.

A teen who is acting out by hanging out with the wrong crowd. He was driving the car that killed his father. Guilt weighs heavily on Michael's shoulders.

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