Richie Tankersley Cusick





Richie Tankersley Cusick

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born
in New Orleans, The United States
April 01, 1952

gender
female

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Richie Tankersley Cusick is the bestselling young adult author of over 25 titles, including two adult horror titles, "Scarecrow" and "Blood Roots". Her popularity grew at the height of the horror/YA boom in the late 80's/early 90's, particularly with books like "Lifeguard" , "Trick or Treat" and "Teacher's Pet", just to name a few, allowing her to keep company on the bestseller paperback lists with the likes of R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. Her fan base expanded about the time she changed publishers to Archway/Pocket Books with titles like "Vampire" and "Someone at the Door".


Average rating: 3.78 · 9,943 ratings · 720 reviews · 38 distinct works · Similar authors
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“I thought you liked suffering and death. I mean... you always look like suffering and death.”
Richie Tankersley Cusick, Walk of the Spirits

“Gage wants to know more about his neighbor, Miss Dupree the one who keeps getting undressed at night with the curtains open and the lights on.In mock horror,Parker swung in his chair. Hey! you and Ashley are Gage's neighbors!”
Richie Tankersley Cusick, Walk of the Spirits

“I meant the house behind him clutching his chest, Parker gasped. Gage! you pervert! That's Mrs. Falconi-she's ninety-six years old! Clearing her throat,Miss Dupree struggled to keep her own amusement in check. Thank you Roo,for that fascinating bit of information. And should any of us a pervert lurking outside our windows tonight, We can all rest easily now,Knowing it's only Gage.”
Richie Tankersley Cusick, Walk of the Spirits

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