Summary
Intrigued by the supernatural, Neal feels drawn to the mysterious Graylock Asylum when he spends the summer with his aunts and sister, thankfully away from the drama of his current home life. However, as he learns more about a former Graylock resident, he finds his past creeping back up on him. Hoping to solve the mystery of the ghost haunting he and his sister, he enlists the help of his new friends, only to find that they are in more danger than they expected…
Likes
- Camaraderie. It always refreshing to read stories where strong friendships are present.
- Mystery. The author executed the mystery plot very effectively by scattering clues from the very beginning that interweaved and developed the plot.
Dislikes
- Predictable bad guy. I kind of had a hint of who the antagonist was through the lack of focus on him early-on. Also, his extra-helpful one-sidedness he showed toward the protagonist gave me the feeling that something was up with him.
Author
This is the second book I’ve read of Dan Poblocki’s and I am starting to see his style unfold a little more clearly. Primarily a ghost-story writer, Dan has published over 15 books, some of which are included in series, and I plan to delve into more of them!
Recommendation
I recommend this book to young readers who like mystery and ghost story books, readers of books from authors like Mary Downing Hahn and Darcy Coates, and writers of ghost tales and mysteries for young audiences.
