Shadow Grave

Arlo is afraid of losing his mother to the disease that nearly claimed her life a year ago. During a Thanksgiving road trip, a sudden collision with a strange beast totals the family's car, and Arlo, his mom, and his sister end up stranded in a small town called Livermore. Without phone service to call for help, Arlo and his family stay at the Samuels mansion, but inexplicable sightings at night set Arlo on edge. He stumbles upon a dark secret that the town's inhabitants will kill to keep, and getting out of Livermore becomes a matter of life or death.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Twelve-year-old Arlo is plagued by an array of fears, including a profound dread of fire, unsettling television programs, and even his own shadow. However, his greatest fear is the impending loss of his mother to the disease that nearly claimed her life a year ago. Amid a Thanksgiving road trip, a sudden collision with a mysterious beast on the middle of the road renders the family's car irreparably damaged, leaving Arlo, his mother, and his sister stranded in the small town of Livermore. However, something peculiar and unsettling hangs in the air about this place. The townspeople seem unfriendly, and there is no sign of phones or cars. With no means to call for help, Arlo and his family are forced to stay at the Samuels mansion, where inexplicable sightings at night further exacerbate his anxiety.

One night, as Arlo explores the mansion, he stumbles upon a dark secret that the town's inhabitants will do anything to protect. Realizing that their lives are in danger, Arlo must find a way to escape Livermore before it's too late. The journey is fraught with peril, and Arlo must confront his fears and summon all his courage to survive.

In the end, Arlo emerges stronger and more resilient than ever before. He has learned the true meaning of courage and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Livermore may have been a nightmare, but it has also taught Arlo valuable lessons that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250783004