Martha knew there was something evil about the house she was moving into. It was so cold...and creepy. And it wasn't just the house that was giving...
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Oct 17, 2010
Kelly
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I read this when I was a teenager and just reread it. I didn't remember anything about the story, but I did remember the cover well... used to love that picture of the old house! So spooky-looking! FYI, I pretty much give 5 stars to all my old favorties from back in the day, b/c I remember how much I loved them at the time. Rereading this one today, at 33 years old, it wasn't nearly as exciting or "scary" as it was when I was a teenager, but it was still a fun and good read. Happy
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Jan 13, 2012
Karen
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Martha and Conor's parents have gotten married and moved the family to the old Bedford house at the outskirts of a small town. Martha isn't happy about this, especially when the old house gives off massively creepy vibes that make her suspect that her stepbrother is even creepier than she thought. She settles in fairly well at school, meeting the dashing Blake and his sister Wynn, but the house turns out to have been the scene of the murder of Elizabeth... who was Wynn's best friend and Blake's
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Dec 28, 2011
Trisha
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Nov 17, 2011
Jessica
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Here's the honest truth. My teenage self would have ravenously read this book, only to pick it up again a few weeks later and read it again. Why? Trick or Treat utilizes all of the classic (and slightly cliche) horror aspects that keep you turning pages at a manic pace. Creepy house? Check. Hot guy who takes the girl's attention? Yup! Add in a haunting back story to the house, a well situated honeymoon, and you've got yourself quite the set up for a good horror story. I ate up books like this ba
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Oct 17, 2011
Kathy
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Martha knew there was something evil about the house she was moving into. It was so cold...and creepy. And it wasn't just the house that was giving her a weird feeling. Martha was sure someone was following her...watching her every move.
Then the practical jokes began--the scarecrow with the carving knife in its head, the fire. And the phone calls: 'Trick or Treat, Martha...you're dead.'
It was October, but these were no Halloween tr More...
Martha knew there was something evil about the house she was moving into. It was so cold...and creepy. And it wasn't just the house that was giving her a weird feeling. Martha was sure someone was following her...watching her every move.
Then the practical jokes began--the scarecrow with the carving knife in its head, the fire. And the phone calls: 'Trick or Treat, Martha...you're dead.'
It was October, but these were no Halloween tr More...
Feb 13, 2012
Vanya
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This book was an awesome horror/mystery/thriller. I know it was first published way back in 1989, when the teen horror genre was first getting serious interest on the market, but I just found it out in January of this year when Netgalley put it on their list. I was instantly drawn to it, so naturally I requested it.
I'm happy I did it, because "Trick or Treat" was an adrenaline-rush ride that really got me sweating. Not that I'm much of a horror reader - in fact, after I read the f More...
I'm happy I did it, because "Trick or Treat" was an adrenaline-rush ride that really got me sweating. Not that I'm much of a horror reader - in fact, after I read the f More...
Dec 22, 2011
Kate
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I read this book via Netgalley. I remembered this author from my younger days, and this appeared to be a re-release of an older title.
Martha has just moved to a creepy old house in the country with her father and new stepmother and stepbrother Colin. Almost immediately creepy things begin to happen - weird phone calls, and mysterious visions. Even Colin seems to feel it. Martha's new friends Blake and Wynn, cousins who look very similar, tell her about what happened in the house j More...
Martha has just moved to a creepy old house in the country with her father and new stepmother and stepbrother Colin. Almost immediately creepy things begin to happen - weird phone calls, and mysterious visions. Even Colin seems to feel it. Martha's new friends Blake and Wynn, cousins who look very similar, tell her about what happened in the house j More...
Nov 12, 2011
Kat
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I'm giving this one 3.5/5 stars as an adult. If I were a teenager, I would have given it 4 stars. It could have been a lot more spooky and gory. But from what I hear that's not the authors style...well this is a "teen" sort of book so maybe it SHOULDN'T be that way haha. I'm a huge horror fan so that's what I like.
The only thing I would have liked better about this book, is if it had more to do with Halloween. Being named Trick or Treat it didn't have a whole lot of Hallow More...
The only thing I would have liked better about this book, is if it had more to do with Halloween. Being named Trick or Treat it didn't have a whole lot of Hallow More...
Jan 14, 2012
Donna
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Hooray! 90s YA cheese is re-emerging! My evil plan is working! What?
Yes, TRICK OR TREAT was originally 90s cheese of my now major obsession. No, it's not a total turd like some cheese is. I was actually really surprised reading this and realizing just how well it transcended time. Initially I thought it might have been updated but with the mention of records, cassettes and VHS tapes, my fears were eased.
I am always super giddy for horror and sometimes that eagerness comes aro More...
Yes, TRICK OR TREAT was originally 90s cheese of my now major obsession. No, it's not a total turd like some cheese is. I was actually really surprised reading this and realizing just how well it transcended time. Initially I thought it might have been updated but with the mention of records, cassettes and VHS tapes, my fears were eased.
I am always super giddy for horror and sometimes that eagerness comes aro More...
May 10, 2011
teacup_carousel
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Since I can only measure Richie's works against the scale of bad made for TV teen films I would say that this book is a little less upbeat teen drama and more of wanna be John Carpenter. So a different vibe but still highly enjoyable.
Once again her works tick off on all of the cliches that defined this genera back in it's time - new kid moves into town with her dad, step mother and step brother, has trouble adjusting but still manages to end up with the most popular and handsomest guy More...
Once again her works tick off on all of the cliches that defined this genera back in it's time - new kid moves into town with her dad, step mother and step brother, has trouble adjusting but still manages to end up with the most popular and handsomest guy More...
Jul 01, 2011
Heather
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I don't remember too many details about this one except that I absolutely loved the book and its cover. I read this during my R.L. Stine & Christopher Pike days (yeah, long ago). Trick or Treat, though quite an unoriginal title, ranks right up there with R.L. Stine's Twisted in my book. Creepy good fun! I may have to revisit this one for the sake of nostalgia.
Dec 19, 2011
M0rningstar
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Read these by the boatload in elementary school, alongside a steady diet of Stephen King. They were lots of fun and a little scary. I don't remember any of the stories but recognize a few of the covers.
Feb 15, 2012
Tiara
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This was a really good book. I found it intereating and it kept me on edge. If you are in to scary stories with a twist, then check this one out!
Dec 26, 2010
Nira
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Real scary, I must say. It did kinda freak me out. A very good horror for younger readers (I read it when I was about 12)... loved it!!
Oct 18, 2011
Regina
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Absolutely thrilling!!
It won't be for all YA readers, it keeps you on the edge of your seat to the last pages!
It won't be for all YA readers, it keeps you on the edge of your seat to the last pages!
Apr 28, 2011
Kayla
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I still read this book, it's one of my favs. I read it to my kids every October.
Apr 05, 2009
Ashley
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A teen book you read growing up, I still loved it and have re-read it.
Dec 04, 2010
Alisha
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Apparently when i was younger i read a couple of point horror books and really liked them.
I however can not remember them as well as i hoped, so last year i went crazy and bought loads of them on a spare of the moment.
Trick or treat was the first one i ever read and i instantly fell in love with it and Richie Tankersley Cusick's writing and the twists and turns.
So from then on i got a lot of Richie Tankersley Cusick's books and just couldn't put them down.
This one is per More...
I however can not remember them as well as i hoped, so last year i went crazy and bought loads of them on a spare of the moment.
Trick or treat was the first one i ever read and i instantly fell in love with it and Richie Tankersley Cusick's writing and the twists and turns.
So from then on i got a lot of Richie Tankersley Cusick's books and just couldn't put them down.
This one is per More...
Jun 10, 2009
Sam
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Certaintly an enjoyable addition to the point horror series this book will have you griping the edge of your seat and rushing to get to the end and will scare the pants off you as you get there.
Sep 27, 2008
Oswald
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This is the book that made me want to read forever! I read this book in 1992, and again in 1993, and two more times in 1994! It scared me to death! = x
Aug 01, 2008
April
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I loved this book when I first read...of course, I was a bit younger...thirteen to be exact. I haven't read it since...but I'd like to again!
Feb 22, 2012
