Grave Matter

Description

Since the crash, since Eliza died, Samuel can't find a way to go on. His need to see his love again is overwhelming, and so he ventures into the strange, terrifying world of Hoodoo. Samuel is about to make a pact with powers he cannot comprehend, let alone control...A chilling tale of love that reaches beyond the grave.

Queen of Teen 2014 Juno Dawson is the multi award-winning author of six novels for young adults. In 2016, she authored the best-selling World Book Day title: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE. Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude Magazine, Glamour Magazine and The Guardian and has contributed to news items on BBC Women's Hour, Front Row, ITV News, Channel 5 News, This Morning and Newsnight concerning sexuality, identity, literature and education.

"There aren't enough illustrations used in YA fiction, and Alex T Smith's terrifying, gothic pictures complement this dark tale beautifully" -- The Times "A deliciously succinct, creepy thriller interspersed with Alex T. Smith's shadowy, atmospheric images" -- The Guardian "Dawson deals very deftly with powerful issues of life, religion and death. The emotions felt by Sam and his circle are highly nuanced, despite the brevity of the book" -- Books for Keeps "This beautifully presented novella is creepy, disturbing and genuinely chilling ... a substantial and complex addition to any super-readable bookshelf" -- BookTrust "A cracking Halloween read ... pulls no punches and delivers some ghastly shocks ... a real page turner" -- The Letterpress Project