Come Out, Come Out, Whatever You Are
Come Out, Come Out, Whatever You Are
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Annotation: Publisher Annotation: On the reality show It's Behind You!, five contestants competing for prize money must survive the night in the dark and dangerous Umber Gorge caves, rumored to be haunted by the Puckered Maiden, a ghost who eats the hearts of her victims. But is it the malevolent spirit they should fear, or each other? As the production crew ramps up the frights, tensions rise and the secrets of the cast members start coming to light. Each of these teenagers has hidden motives for taking part in the show. But could one of them be murder?
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6751619
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 12/06/22
Pages: 350 pages
ISBN: 1-7282-4804-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-7282-4804-2
Dewey: Fic
Dimensions: 21 cm
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

Five teens compete on a reality show set in a haunted cave.Lex Hazleton did not sign up for the paranormal reality show It's Behind You to make friends. Nor is she interested in playing the role of supportive friend or comic relief the way manipulative producer Jackie suggests. She wants to be the star, and she wants to win. All she has to do in order to walk away with the $10,000 prize is outlast the other contestants-pretty actress Marla, flamboyant vlogger Python, serious paranormal investigator Abbie, and cute, nerdy Liam-in the caves of Umber Gorge, which are prone to collapse and supposedly haunted by a ghost known as the Puckered Maiden. But things go wrong from the beginning: A generator malfunctions, making the lights inside the cave unreliable, and a cave-in blocks areas that were supposedly safe. Everyone is hiding something, and at least one person will kill to keep their secret. Though descriptions of the cave layouts can be confusing and the book is fairly light on scares, mystery-loving readers will keep turning the pages to uncover the characters' secrets and learn the truth about the events in the caves. Liam has brown skin; other characters are default White.A fun read for readers who prefer mild suspense and enjoy reality TV settings. (Mystery. 12-18)

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 9-12

The bestselling author of Good Girls Die First is back with a new page-turning thriller for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. Welcome to the reality game show that'll scare you to death! Have you got what it takes to last the night? On the reality show It's Behind You!, five contestants competing for prize money must survive the night in the dark and dangerous Umber Gorge caves, rumored to be haunted by the Puckered Maiden, a ghost who eats the hearts of her victims. But is it the malevolent spirit they should fear, or each other? As the production crew ramps up the frights, tensions rise and the secrets of the cast member start coming to light. Each of these teenagers has hidden motives for taking part in the show. But could one of them be murder? Praise for GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRST "Foxfield's focus on social niches and escalating suspense will appeal to fans of Karen McManus." --Publishers Weekly "This gothic-inspired thriller with nods to Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier will keep readers on the edge of their seats and turning pages as quickly as they can. It is immersing, puzzling, and unpredictable, with a surprise ending that's sure to have teens talking." --School Library Journal "Undeniably creepy from the start... With a macabre escape and a surprising amount of heart, this will leave readers feeling oddly optimistic and perhaps a little kinder to themselves..." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED Review " . . . the most gripping thriller of the year; hugely entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting." --ReadingZone


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