Stine, R.L.

Stine's fans may enjoy the obligatory scenes of murder and gore, but some of the plot contrivances are hard to swallow. Recommended only for libraries in which Stine's young adult works are in high demand.

Brutal and gory, with graphic language and adult content, the novel features a simple and direct style that allows the reader to visualize the action. While the subject of evil children isn’t new in the horror genre, Stine’s story is a creepy, fun read. Recommended for original admirers of his teen and children’s books as well as fans of horror fiction. [See Prepub Alert, 7/1/12.]