The Crossroads
by Chris GrabensteinRandom House, 2008
GENRE: Horror, Thriller,
Mystery, Ghost Story, Paranormal, Crime
HONORS: Winner
2010 Anthony and Agatha Award
REVIEW: Zack Jennings, his father George and his new
step-mom Judy have just moved back to the small Connecticut town where George originally
grew up. Their old Victorian home sits on a large lot near a major crossroads
where fifty years ago, a tragic accident occurred involving a crazed man who purposely
caused the deaths of forty innocent people, and then his own when he crashed
into a large oak tree on the edge of the Jennings’ new property. All is looking
up for this new young family, until lightning strikes the tree during a storm and
releases the evil spirit of the crazed man who’s mission was not completed, and
Zack just may be next on his list.
OPINION: Most of
the horror I’d read for this assignment was not true horror, but had elements
of horror mixed with other genres such as fantasy or humor. This book was more
along the lines of true horror as a realistic ghost story mixed with the thrill
of mystery and crime. For a sizeable book, it was a quick read of short
manageable chapters that keep the reader on the edge of their seat and eager to
read on.
IDEAS: This would be another good addition to a Halloween display. It could also serve as the basis of a lesson or program on ghost stories where students/TAG members could write a ghost story of their own, or share their favorite story.
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