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I've finally found an author I know I would read again--John Saul. Admittedly, Black Creek Crossing probably isn't his best book but I did get a sense of his style. He writes in complete sentences 95% of the time! His plot line makes sense, his characters are developed enough so that I cared about them and wanted to keep reading.
Angel Sullivan is 15, overweight, lonely and an outcast at school. Her father, Marty,is a lazy alcoholic who can't hold a job and her mother, Myra, is a fervent believer in prayer and visions of the Holy Mother. For years Myra's sister Joni Fletcher has been trying to get her sister's family to move close by. She convinces the Sullivans to purchase the house at Black Creek Crossing at a real bargain price.
Why is it such a bargain? It's got a horrific story behind it and, by law, Joni has to tell them that it was previously owned by a family whose father went berserk and murdered his wife and daughter. In spite of the story, the Sullivans decide to buy the house and Angel is drawn to the smallest of the bedrooms. She finds a black cat hiding in the closet--how did he get there? In my head, I hear the Jaws theme begin to come up.
And so the Sullivans move to Roundtree. Angel, who'd been hoping for a new start, finds herself being rejected again thanks to the influence of her hoity-toity cousin Zack. She does make one friend--another boy who is mercilessly teased and tormented by the others. The boy, Seth Baker, is also physically abused by his father.
Angel and Seth become friends and allies. They are fascinated by the house, by the things they see and hear happening. As they become further involved in investigating the house, they learn that there is more evil present there than they ever suspected.
The story is also about the evil of kids being cruel to each other for no good reason. The story is sort of a Carrie Lite. Angel and Seth are able to give pay backs but at a terrible price. I call it Carrie Lite because it wasn't graphically gory.
I liked the book enough that I am looking forward to reading others of John Saul's books.
Angel Sullivan is 15, overweight, lonely and an outcast at school. Her father, Marty,is a lazy alcoholic who can't hold a job and her mother, Myra, is a fervent believer in prayer and visions of the Holy Mother. For years Myra's sister Joni Fletcher has been trying to get her sister's family to move close by. She convinces the Sullivans to purchase the house at Black Creek Crossing at a real bargain price.
Why is it such a bargain? It's got a horrific story behind it and, by law, Joni has to tell them that it was previously owned by a family whose father went berserk and murdered his wife and daughter. In spite of the story, the Sullivans decide to buy the house and Angel is drawn to the smallest of the bedrooms. She finds a black cat hiding in the closet--how did he get there? In my head, I hear the Jaws theme begin to come up.
And so the Sullivans move to Roundtree. Angel, who'd been hoping for a new start, finds herself being rejected again thanks to the influence of her hoity-toity cousin Zack. She does make one friend--another boy who is mercilessly teased and tormented by the others. The boy, Seth Baker, is also physically abused by his father.
Angel and Seth become friends and allies. They are fascinated by the house, by the things they see and hear happening. As they become further involved in investigating the house, they learn that there is more evil present there than they ever suspected.
The story is also about the evil of kids being cruel to each other for no good reason. The story is sort of a Carrie Lite. Angel and Seth are able to give pay backs but at a terrible price. I call it Carrie Lite because it wasn't graphically gory.
I liked the book enough that I am looking forward to reading others of John Saul's books.
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Wow! One of the scariest books I've ever read. This one was really hard to put down. If you like witchcraft, black cats, blood and gore, strange thunder storms and haunted houses with lots of suspence, don't miss reading this John Soul bestseller.
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This was a really good book. Yes, i say this about all the good books. ;)
It's the kind of book you can get lost in on a weekend while curled up under a nice warm throw on the couch, sipping hot cocoa.
It's the kind of book you can get lost in on a weekend while curled up under a nice warm throw on the couch, sipping hot cocoa.
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Two children find comfort in each other, since they are both considered outsiders in school. When Angel is told there is something supernatural lurking in her family's home, the two set out to contact whatever haunts Black Creek Crossing. A vengeful spirit is unleashed to terrify the town. A good scare.
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A very surprising and horrorfying read. I loved it!!!
A great read with twists and turns, from witchcraft to bullys and alienation. i recomend to anyone who loves surprising plots and twist.......and yet the ending was some what disapointing.
A great read with twists and turns, from witchcraft to bullys and alienation. i recomend to anyone who loves surprising plots and twist.......and yet the ending was some what disapointing.
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Excellent can't-put-it-down read, complete with a twist at the end.
Awesome book, a bit twisted, but awesome!
I like John Saul, and this was one of his best. The story is about a young girl who moves into a haunted house, but it manages to be quite original and fresh. Two young teenagers who are mercilessly teased at school and mistreated by their parents form an alliance and make contact with spirits in the girl's house, with the help of a mysterious black cat that appears out of nowhere and leads them on as they pursue the town's secrets. The two find a devilish way to get even with their tormentors. The depictions of children's cruelty to each other is at times hard to endure, but you will find yourself rooting for the two children. I did not like the ending, but it really had to end the way it did.
This was a really fun book to read. Scarey and just a bit hard to put aside. I think all Mr. Saul's books are good, but i think this is one of the better one.
Thirteen year old Angel Sullivan is thrilled when her family moves into a cool old house in Roundtree, Massachusetts-until she is socially shunned at school and falls deep into despair. But then she meets Seth Baker, a fellow outcast, and a fateful kinship is forged. Seth tells Angel about the whispered rumors of something supernatural lurking in her family's home. Curious, Angel and Seth devote themselves to contacting whatever restless soul haunts the dark recesses of Black Creek Crossing. With ghastly revelations they unleash a vengeful spirit and a terrifying power, and there's no turning back...
This book could not be more formulic and crappy. But if you like horror, you might like it.
John Saul is a great writer. This book was great.
Suspenseful thriller about a family that moves into an old house. The thirteen year old daughter and her friend play a big part in the story.
Great fast read. Another excellent Saul novel.
Great read!
Interesting story line. Ended abruptly.
Heart-stopping novel.
This is the second book by John Saul that I've read and I totally enjoyed this book. It is the story of two high school loners that become friends but also discover witchcraft together. They begin to use the witchcraft against their tormentors and this changes their lives forever. A very quick read.
Very creepy!
NY Times Bestseller
It kinda got on my nerves how the author wrote everyone's whole name just about every time he referred to them. From page 413:
"Myra Sullivan looked worried and Ed Fletcher looked perplexed. And Blake Baker appeared to be growing angrier every second."
See what I mean?
The story was okay, but pretty predictable and not really scary at all.
"Myra Sullivan looked worried and Ed Fletcher looked perplexed. And Blake Baker appeared to be growing angrier every second."
See what I mean?
The story was okay, but pretty predictable and not really scary at all.
Any book from John Saul is a good book!
Thirteen year old Angel Sullivan is thrilled when her family moves into a cool old house in Roundtree, Mass -- until she is socially shunned at school and falls deep into despair. But then she meets Seth Baker, a fellow outcast, and a fateful kinship is forged. Seth tells Angel about the whispered rumors of something supernatural lurking in her family's home. Curious, Angel and Seth devote themselves to contacting whatever restless soul haunts the dark recesses of Black Creek Crossing. With ghastly revelations they unleash a engeful spirit and a terrifying power, and there is no turning back.
Another spooky story from John Saul! I really liked this one!
John Saul at his best. Gripping page turner. I really enjoyed it.
I would give the book 3 stars. It was an entertaining read if you enjoy anything involvong witchcraft ect.
One of Saul's best. A real page turner.
Good read.
Perfect ghost story for those who love them!
ok
Scary!
Thirteen-year old Angel sullivan us thrilled when her family movesinto a cool old house in Roundtree Massachusetts until she is socially shunned at school and falls into despair. But then she meets Seth Baker a fellow outcast, and a fateful kinship is forged.
Mediocre book about a young girl who accidently gets into modern-day witchcraft, and the death and devastation it causes. I didn't care for the ending
One of the best books I have ever read.
I thought this was a really good book. I was engrossed in it right from the beginning and I couldn't put it down.
Good read for those who enjoy paranormals
Great book by Saul about socially shunned students who get caught up with the supernatural. Nice twist at the end, a must read for horror fans.
FANTASTIC.
Pretty good, frightening to read during a storm! Preview of new novel Perfect Nightmare was engrossing, can't wait to read that one!
No matter what you believe when you start reading this book, you'll know Evil exists when you close it.
Thirteen-year-old Angel Sullivan is thrilled when her family moves into a cool old house in Roundtree, Massachusetts--until she is socially shunned at school and falls deep into despair. But then she meets Seth Baker, a fellow outcast, and a fateful kinship is forged. Seth tells Angel about the whispered rumors of something supernatural lurking in her family's home. Curious, Angel and Seth devote themselves to contacting whatever restless soul haunts the dark recesses of Black Creek Crossing. With ghastly revelations they unleash a vengeful spirit and a terrifying power, and there is no turning back...
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Great read, I personally enjoyed the book very much. :)
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Great read, I personally enjoyed the book very much. :)
Reminds me of Stephen King.
Thirteen year old girl is happy to move to the old house with her family, until she is shunned at school. But she makes friends with another outcast who starts telling her of the supernatural happenings in her new home. Scary as only John Saul can make it.
This was a wonderful book I really like to read scarey suspense and John Saul always comes through. It is not really wordy either like some of Stephen Kings can get. Really Enjoyed.
Thirteen-year-old Angel Sullivan is thrilled when her family moves into a cool old house in Roundtree, Massachusetts - until she is socially stunned at school and falls into deep into despair. but then she meets Seth Baker, a fellow outcast, and a fateful kinship is forged. Seth tells angel about the whispered rumors of something supernatural lurking in her family's home. Curious, Angel and Seth devote themselves to contacting whatever restless soul haunts the dark recesses of Black Creek Crossing. With ghastly revelations they unleash a vengeful spirit and a terrifying power, and there is no turning back . . .
Evil exists. 13 yr old girl moves into a house with a supernatural history. Sleep with your lights on!
VERY scary. Not a book to read at bedtime.
Typical John Saul, good read.
Not as good as other Saul books, but it has all the usual elements (the outcast kids and spookiness). If you're a Saul fan, you just have to read them all, I say!
Typical John Saul book. Not anything uber-super-special, but if you like his books, this one is a definite keeper. I'm a fan and this was one of my favorites of his "Newer" books.
John Saul's fans are legion, but I'm not one of them. Saul's writing and his so-called horror are aimed at young-adult level reading. A coming-of-age novel haunted by ghosts and witchcraft the book has its moments but is ultimately too simplistic for this reader.
Not one of John Sauls best but definatly worth reading, pretty good story line, strong charedters if you like horro/suspense I recomend this book.
Fast-paced and smoothly crafted. My daughter and I both read it in one afternoon. Couldn't put it down!
Decent ghost story ~ great summer reading !
Goos book. Experience evil in a different, disturbing way. You will look at yourself and your family in new light.
This was a spooky, thrilling book. Full of action and events that really keep you wondering what will happen next.