Diabolical

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Prepare for a hell of a ride as Cynthia Leitich Smith calls on characters from her previous novels — and conjures up new ones — for a climactic showdown.When “slipped” angel Zachary and his werewolf pal, Kieren, arrive under suspicious circumstances to a mysterious New England boarding school, they quickly find themselves in a hellish lockdown with an intriguing assortment of secretive, hand-picked students. Plagued by demon dogs, hallucinatory wall décor, a sadistic instructor, and a legendary fire-breathing monster, will they somehow manage to escape? Or will the devil have his due? Best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith unites heroes from the previous three novels in the Tantalize Series — including Zachary’s girl, Miranda, and Kieren’s love, Quincie — along with a fascinating cast of all-new characters for a suspenseful, action-packed clash between the forces of heaven and hell.

Additional information

Weight 0.48 kg
Dimensions 3.21 × 14.13 × 20.76 cm
PubliCanadation City/Country

USA

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Format

Hardback

Language

Pages

368

Publisher

Year Published

2012-1-24

Imprint

For Ages

9

ISBN 10

0763651184

About The Author

Cynthia Leitich Smith is the acclaimed and best-selling author of Tantalize, Eternal, and Blessed as well as Tantalize: Kieren’s Story, a graphic novel illustrated by Ming Doyle. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Runs full force on the fires of hell and the sword power of heaven… The ultimate showdown is a Harry Potter-worthy battle between good and evil-but with a welcome dose of devilish humor…Demonically inspired by Stoker's DRACULA and divinely imagined into the present day, the series blends supernatural adventure with real adolescent preoccupations, from homework to hormones.—The Horn BookIf the Harry Potter and Twilight series conceived a child, DIABOLICAL would be it. This supernatural story takes place at a mysteriously dangerous boarding school… Think Hogwarts. But move over Jacob, there is a new werewolf in town named Kieren. His girlfriend, Quincie, is a vampire and his best friend, Zachary, is a fallen angel who lost his wings when he revealed himself to a human teen and fell in love with her. Together, this menagerie of magical creatures pretend to enlist at this spooky academy in order to protect another friend, Lucy, who has recently enrolled and whose life may be in peril due to the supernatural shenanigans that occur… For readers who are thirsting for more dark, paranormal fiction, this novel fits the bill.—VOYAA smart, playful series… A blend of romance, action and horror, this distinguishes itself from the crowd of paranormal teen fare with the employ of plenty of camp and a healthy dose of dry humor… fans of the first three will thrill to this latest.—Kirkus ReviewsTold from the alternating points of view of the four main characters, this captivating story combines action, suspense, and romance with just the right touch of humor to keep it entertaining. A great finish to an original and satisfying series.—School Library Journal

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