Brackenbeast - (The Secrets of Eden Eld) by Kate Alice Marshall (Paperback)

About the Book

"Last Halloween, Eleanor, Pip, and Otto narrowly escaped the clutches of the evil January Society and their leader. But life in the too-quiet Eden Eld isn't safe just yet: according to the bargain they made with Mr. January, it's now his sister's turn to hunt the three of them. And her methods are a bit more treacherous. When their friends and neighbors begin disappearing, abducted by strange, mud-drenched monsters, Elanor and her two best friends must race to uncover their enemy's secrets. If they fail, their families will be next. Stalked by the relentless mud beasts, they have to find a way to escape using their trusty book of twisted fairy tales, their wits, and their friendship. but they quickly learn that the power of the stories they've turned to for help has a stronger hold on them and their futures than they realized. Even if Eleanor and her friends survive, they won't end this journey the same people"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A twisty, creepy follow up to Thirteens, for fans of Stranger Things.

Last Halloween, Eleanor, Pip, and Otto narrowly escaped the clutches of the evil January Society and their leader. But life in the too-quiet Eden Eld isn't safe just yet: according to the bargain they made with Mr. January, it's now his sister's turn to hunt the three of them. And her methods are a bit more...treacherous.

When their friends and neighbors begin disappearing, abducted by strange, mud-drenched monsters, Eleanor and her two best friends must race to uncover their enemy's secrets. If they fail, their families will be next.

Stalked by the relentless mud beasts, they have to find a way to escape using their trusty book of twisted fairytales, their wits, and their friendship. But they quickly learn that the power of the stories they've turned to for help has a stronger hold on them--and their futures--than they realized. Even if Eleanor and her friends survive, they won't end this journey the same people.

Review Quotes

Raves for Brackenbeast

"The story-within-a-story worldbuilding gets more complex and tightly intertwined with each new detail, and the smart commentary on beauty, femininity, and female power adds depth. This series just gets better."--Kirkus Reviews

Raves for Thirteens

"Readers beware! This book is a trap: once you start reading, you will not be able to stop. Thirteens is a deliciously creepystay-up-all-night adventure that will shiver throughyou like a cold October wind. I loved every page!"--Jonathan Auxier, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener and Sweep

"Creepy, mysterious, and a whole lot of fun. Thirteens kept me up well past my bedtime. I can't wait to see what happens next!"--Cassie Beasley, New York Times bestselling author of Circus Mirandus

"A sensational, spooky tale. Thirteens has all the creepyelements that I adore: a town with a wicked history, lovable characters, great writing, plenty of scares, and mystery layered upon mystery. Sign me up for the next book!"--J. A. White, author of Nightbooks

"'Wrong' in the right kind of way."--Kirkus Reviews

"Eerie, atmospheric...will keep readers up at night."--Publishers Weekly

"Marshall stokes the eerie vibes of her fantasy-imbued mystery right off the bat."--Booklist

"An enthralling mystery."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Kate Alice Marshall started writing before she could hold a pen properly, and never stopped. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with a chaotic menagerie of pets and family members, and ventures out in the summer to kayak and camp along Puget Sound. She is the author of the YA novels I Am Still Alive, Rules for Vanishing, and Our Last Echoes. Thirteens was her middle grade debut. Visit her online at katemarshallbooks.com and follow her on Twitter @kmarshallarts.