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Trick or Treat (Point Horror)

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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.....more

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Published 2007 (first published October 1989)

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Oct 13, 2010 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010

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 Halloween! :D

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May 29, 2012 Christian Marotti rated it 5 of 5 stars

I wish they still made audiobooks like this! it felt like was listening to a movie. I listened to "Trick or Treat" on YouTube(link here: http://www.youtube.com/user/WrappedIn...) and I was enthralled. I have never listened to an audiobook where nearly 9 different voice actors are included and sound effects such as rain, music, bells, and birds were used. If you love YA Horror, you need to grab a pair of headphones and listen to Trick or Treat now. Richie is a wonderful writer and the actors, tho...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Leah rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Teen fans of softcore dark fiction

Shelves: read-growing-up

Rating: 4 of 5

Trick or Treat was among the many Point Horror books I read in the 90s, between the ages of 12 to 16. In those days, when I wasn't buried in a Stephen King novel, nine times out of ten I was reading L.J. Smith, R.L. Stine, Christopher Pike, Caroline B. Cooney, or Richie Tankersley Cusick. Their novels always thrilled and entertained, and yes, there was a healthy dose of jumps and creepies.

Nowadays, I'd recommend the Point Horror books for younger 12- to 15-year-olds, who want to d...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Robin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-off-the-shelf-challenge, horror, young-adult

Fantastic YA Horror that seriously creeped me out. The atmosphere just sucks you in until you're also jumping at strange noises and shadows just like the MC Martha.

The culprit was predictable and I wish we could have seen more of their true nature when they were revealed but what I saw as a reader was still enough to creep me out. You could pretty much fill in the gaps of what's been going through their head with how they felt and what their motives were.

Martha as a MC can be quite dramatic and...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Karen Yingling rated it 3 of 5 stars

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...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Trisha rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This is another of those books I've read millions of times (not literally millions...) and sometimes revisit even nowadays as an adult. It's definitely one of my favourites, and it has one of the hottest guy characters of all time (he definitely rivals Neale from THE LIFEGUARD. hehe). Anyone noticing an ongoing theme with my reviews of these Point books? Yeah, it's all about the man meat. But NO, that's not true. There's more to the books than just the boys!

I actually think this book has one of...more

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Nov 17, 2011 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

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...more 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 back then, and I still do now even if it's at a slower pace.

I liked Martha for the most part. She fits the bill of a horror story protagonist perfectly. A little whiny, a little uncomfortable in her own skin, and afraid to share how she feels with others. However what impressed me most about her character was how much I really felt like I knew her. Without even realizing it, I had been introduced to Martha's character so deeply that I knew what she would do next. Cuisck pulls you in close. She lets you see everything that's happening and, if you're like me, you'll find yourself screaming "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?" at the book pages.

The setting too, is perfectly done. As I mentioned, you've got the haunted house! Martha's new hometown has that small town vibe. Everyone knows everything about everyone else. It's hard to hide a secret. Or is it? It's this setting that really helps make the story come alive. As I read I actually felt immersed in the book. It sucks you in and even if you know what's coming next, you'll keep reading. It's like waiting for something to spring from the shadows. You know it's coming, but you have to see it for yourself.

Sure I figured out the plot twist about 40 pages in. Yes, I realized that this was following the road of most teen centered horror movies. Keep in mind that this book was originally written when all of that was new, fresh, and expected. Plus there's something to be said for that classic plot line. We know it, we love it. Especially when it's done well. By the time I got to the end I was reading like a mad man. Cusick knows how to take what's been done hundreds of times, and do it well enough to give you the shivers. Don't read this before bed.(less)

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Oct 17, 2011 Kathy Jackson rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: YA horror fans

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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 tricks. Someone would be coming ho...more Goodreads describes this book as:

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 tricks. Someone would be coming home this year with more than just a bag of treats. And Martha was the prize.
Trick or Treat"

Started this book earlier then couldn't put it down so had to finish it. The story centers around Martha and the house she moves into when her father remarries. She has bad feelings about the house from the beginning and can't seem to shake them throughout the story. Her stepbrother also feels the weirdness and together they work to sort it out after their parenst leave on their honeymoon.

Good: The story is descriptive and keeps the reader moving towards the climax. The author gives just enough of the background story to make the present story creepier. While it talks about "practical jokes" in the description, there are actually very few of those in the story.

Bad: The author failed to get me intested in Martha or her delimma. The girl seemed too emotional from the very beginning so there was no build-up to help me sympathize with her plight. With so few characters in the story, it wasn't hard to figure out what was going on and who the killer was. I remind myself that this is a YA book though so it doesn't have the interweaving of other storylines in it like an adult book would. One barely gets to know her parents as they are gone very quickly.

I admit I like YA books because they get right to the action and stay there the entire story without all the frivolity of the adult book. However, I thought this one could have used a bit more of the background issues dealt with. I give the book a B-

I received this book from Netgalley.com with the stipulation that I would read the entire thing and then write a review. I am not required to write a positive or negative review and the thoughs here are expressly my own.(less)

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Feb 13, 2012 Vanya D. rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

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 first chapter, I...more 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 first chapter, I found myself turning off my kindle and just leaving the book as if it was cursed. But it made such a strong impact on me, that even through the biting of my nails I still stuck to it and read on.
The story wasn't all that original - haunted house, murder story, creepy new town with creepy people who look at you like you just returned from the dead - but the familiar was good for my psyche because otherwise I would've freaked out on a much greater scale. The abundance of twists and turns made me wonder who was making the phone calls, who was creeping in the house, who was watching Martha from so close yet so far. It wasn't until I was 75% through that a sudden idea took over me! And I couldn't believe that I'd solved the mystery on my own!!! I'd figured out the murderer with no help. I was so proud of myself when the ending confirmed it, I almost danced a happy dance!

The characters:
*Martha - well, she was a bit whiny, but I think that I'd be at least as much whiny as her if I ever found myself in a haunted house that neighbored a cemetery. I didn't like how she always accused Conor of everything, when all he did was try to protect her. But she did gain my respect towards the end.

*Conor - he's mysterious, smart and highly perceptive to things that aren't quite normal. He mostly kept to himself, but I have the feeling that if Martha had opened up to him, he'd really show all his potential.

*Blake - oh, Blake! Swoon worthy, always winner Blake!! He was on my list of murder suspects right away. He looked too good to be true, too surreal, and yet he was all he said he was. His Halloween costume kind of freaked me out, but it was good for building up the tension.

*Wynn - that girl played her role so well, I can't even describe it. When they say total makeover... well she's the queen of it.

*The parents - UGHH!!! I hate it when parents never consider their kids' feelings and opinions. It's just wrong. And who leaves their teenage kids all alone in a new town, at a new spooky house for weeks without even calling to check on them??

Anyway, the book was worth my time and I recommend it to anyone who loves some thrill and isn't scared of ghostly houses and the like.(less)

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Dec 22, 2011 Kate rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, age-ya, horror

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 just last year -...more

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Apr 06, 2012 Andrea Talarico rated it 4 of 5 stars

Martha’s parents have just divorced and her father decides to move with Martha into a house that his new wife has chosen. Away from the city she grew up in, her family and friends, Martha is alone and scared. Her stepmother, Sally, isn’t much help in the transition and her new stepbrother, Conor, acts like a real creep. The house that they move in to is an old, creaky Victorian house in the middle of the woods. It immediately frightens Martha. Then the tricks start happening. Phone calls that al...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Kat rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: teens, horror fans,

Shelves: owned, review-request

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 Halloween themed stuff, whic...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Sati Marie Frost rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: teen, teenage-horror, richie-tankersley-cusick, halloween, point-horror

I don't think I've ever given 5 stars to a Point Horror - except perhaps LJ Smith's Forbidden Game trilogy, and I have that from a different publisher - but this one deserves it. It has everything that I want from YA horror - a small-town setting, an interesting plot, a villain that I wasn't expecting, a heroine that I empathise with (well, mostly), romance (there's never enough romance for love-junkie me, but this had more than most), supporting characters that I would want for my own friends w...more I don't think I've ever given 5 stars to a Point Horror - except perhaps LJ Smith's Forbidden Game trilogy, and I have that from a different publisher - but this one deserves it. It has everything that I want from YA horror - a small-town setting, an interesting plot, a villain that I wasn't expecting, a heroine that I empathise with (well, mostly), romance (there's never enough romance for love-junkie me, but this had more than most), supporting characters that I would want for my own friends were they real.

The book is - obviously - set around Halloween. Autumn is my favourite time of year and Halloween is my favourite holiday ever, so instant bonus points there. Martha has just moved to a creepy old house in a small town after her father decided to get married and spring it on Martha as a surprise. Nice parenting there, Dad. Dad and Martha move from Chicago to small-town Bedford, and two or three days later Dad and Sally - new stepmama - jet off to Hawaii on a work assignment / honeymoon, leaving Martha, who looks about 12 and has an emotional, sensitive, easily-spooked nature, in the care of new stepbrother Conor, who is a year older and whom Martha has met once.

Let me just say now, this chick has my sympathy, and I'm more than willing to forgive her any histrionics she may have down the line. My own mother had some strange ideas about parenting, and became emotionally (and occasionally physically) absent a couple times when she had a new boyfriend, but if she'd pulled that kind of junk I'd have been on the next plane to stay with relatives.

So Martha has complicated feelings for Conor - it's implied, but never outright stated, that she fancies or maybe loves him but also finds him disturbingly intense - and is alone with him in this spooky old house, and has to face a new school a month and a half after the year has started. Luckily she makes friends with the Chambers cousins: Blake, the charismatic basketball player / Big Man On Campus; Wynn, gentle and introverted; and Greg, a teacher and school counsellor in his late twenties.

The Chamberses are a little shocked at first, because Martha reminds them of Elizabeth Bedford, a friend of Wynn's (and ex of Blake's) who lived in Martha's house and was murdered a year ago on Halloween. Martha and Wynn become good friends and Martha and Blake start dating, but her happiness is diminished by the creepy house, and the strange things that happen in it: the scarecrow with the carving knife in its head that she finds in a tree by the porch, the shadowy figure she keeps seeing in her closet, the cold drafts in her bedroom, the fire that starts downstairs while she's asleep, the figure in the upstairs window, and the threatening phone calls from someone who calls her Elizabeth.

I love the creepy atmospherics of this book - Richie Tankersley Cusick's gothic horror style is so very well-suited to Halloween. The decaying old Bedford place, the time of year, the alien feeling one gets from being thrown into a new family, new home, new school - they all combine to make an atmosphere that's truly chilling even before the weird things start happening. The weird stuff ratchets the tension up a notch, and then a couple more, until I was unable to put the book down and ended up sitting in a bath that had long since got cold.

Martha is a bit more emotional than I usually like my heroines, but considering her situation I'm inclined to cut her some slack. LJ Smith aside, Conor, Martha's stepbrother, is probably one of the sexiest and most intriguing male leads I've come across in YA horror, or any YA fiction for that matter. The hint of romance between them adds tension but also comfort. (I've been arguing the potential existence of this with people online, and some are insistent that it's not there while others are equally insistent that it is - but that's the delight of a Cusick story, I guess. There's always a certain amount of ambiguity.) Certainly the scenes where they're giving each other support are among the most heartwarming - and in some ways heartbreaking - that I've read within the genre.

The Chambers cousins, as supporting characters, aren't as fleshed-out as I'd like, but I like what's there.

The only criticism I have of this book is the same one I have for all of Ms Cusick's: it's not long enough. This is, of course, not the fault of the author who was likely labouring under a maximum word-count, to fit in with other Point Horrors. Not all Point Horror books could be turned into longer stories, but Ms Cusick writes such nicely twisty plots and interesting enough characters that I find myself wanting to know much more about them. Even as a 200-pager, though, it's pretty close to being a perfect YA novel.

Verdict: Quite possibly the best Point Horror I've read.(less)

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Jan 14, 2012 Donna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cheese, best-bitten

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 around to bite me in th...more 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 around to bite me in the ass. Not this time. While TRICK OR TREAT may come off as your standard haunted house story, the twist at the end will have you totally creeped out. I certainly didn't see it coming. Then again I'm not really adept at spotting those kinds of things in advance so take that as you will.

Martha comes off a bit insufferable, a drama queen and a definite whiner to begin with so it's really not a surprise when no one believes her when she starts complaining about the creepy house and her cold bedroom. And Conor is a bit of a creep factor. He's really elusive and isn't straight forward when he speaks. Some people might find that mysterious. I pegged him as a baby serial killer. Enter the absentee parents that leave their teen kids alone in a house for weeks while they honeymoon (brilliant!) and you have the beginnings of a super horror story.

So while Martha comes off as a bit ingratiating eventually I did get past her initial complainer attitude and start to sympathize with her plight. The house was affecting her so badly that it was starting to show physically. And still no one believed her. But by the time people started seeing the forest for the trees, it might have been a little too late. Or was it?

TRICK OR TREAT is one of those old school YA horror books that actually has some genuine creepiness to it. Chances are you won't want to read it in the dark. Or during a thunder storm. Or around Halloween. Because who knows what you'll see when the lightening flashes on that old, dying oak in your front yard? Or equally creepy lawn element? TRICK OR TREAT is a good piece of nostalgia that transcends the current YA market and injects some honest to god horror back into the YA world. I love it. I need more.(less)

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Apr 02, 2013 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read this when I was a kid and fell in love; not just with this book but with the author. I kept an eye out for her books wherever I went. I just couldn't get my fill! I recently had the urge to pick up some books from my childhood/teenage years and this was one of them. I was concerned that with the many years that have passed since I had first read it, I would no longer enjoy it, but the magic was still there! I can't wait to read more of Richie Tankersley Cusick's books and relive my childh...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Liliana ♥s Mythology rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, on-kindle, read-for-review

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Martha's life changes drastically when she, her father, her father's new wife, and her new stepbrother (Connor) move to a new house in a new town. Martha barely knows her new family, she's new in town, and weird things keep happening in the new house...could it possibly be haunted? It's very probable. You see, Martha soon learns that there was a murder in that house not that long ago. Then someone starts pranking Martha, just like they did Elizabeth, the girl who...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Leah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: brendans-challenge-2012

This book was one of the 3 titles that are part of my challenge from a colleague, to read this year. The challenge is to read at least one of the titles but you can read all 3 if you wish. This one, part of the Point Horror series from the 1990's, was one of my friends favourites, and he was a fan of the Point Horror books when he was younger.

Sadly, being older, the whole Point Horror phenomenon passed me by. I hadn't even heard of them (I am about 20 years older than him). In my day it was Arma...more This book was one of the 3 titles that are part of my challenge from a colleague, to read this year. The challenge is to read at least one of the titles but you can read all 3 if you wish. This one, part of the Point Horror series from the 1990's, was one of my friends favourites, and he was a fan of the Point Horror books when he was younger.

Sadly, being older, the whole Point Horror phenomenon passed me by. I hadn't even heard of them (I am about 20 years older than him). In my day it was Armada Ghost Books and Nancy Drew. So this was my first ever encounter with Point Horror and I can see from the many fans on the net, they have quite a following. Even in work, when BD brought this in for me, there were others of similar age reminiscing about these titles and comparing favourites.

Trick or Treat is about Martha, whose dad has just remarried and she is to move in with her new step mum and brother Conor. The house, in the country near a small town, needs a lot of repair. Her step mum is excited by the challenge but Martha feels uncomfortable and unnerved by it from the start. It is not helped by the old graveyard in the grounds, and Halloween is only days away. At her new school she makes friends easily with Wynn and Blake, who she fancies. It is not long before the history of the house reveals itself. Obsession and murder are in its past. Then Martha and Conors parents have to leave for Hawaii suddenly, and the teenagers are alone in the house. Its mysterious past is replaying with terrifying consequences.

This is a entertaining read (even if some of the plot is implausable - parents leaving children alone in a house they have just moved into), with lots of jumps and starts in a multi-layered plot that is creepy and compelling. I can imagine loving it when I was young but even as an adult it was good fun. It is very straight forward to read and the writing style reminded me of books that I read as a teenager which was pleasantly nostalgic. I enjoyed the cheesy suspense and there were a few creepy moments. I can see why the Point Horror books were favourites of a whole generation of kids.

I read the book in a day, and enjoyed the fun of it and the nostalgia. (less)

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Dec 20, 2010 BurningYourBooks rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: teenage-girls-as-hamburgers, ya

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 in school...more

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Apr 12, 2013 Shan rated it 5 of 5 stars

I remember getting so addicted to the Point Horror series when I was around 10, there were so many in my school's mini library but this story really struck out for me. It really terrified me, the suspense was so great. I don't even remember what happens but all I remember is jumping at every sound I heard while read it.

Not a very good review but I just loved these books and I would love to reread some of them!

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Jul 01, 2011 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fear-street-was-once-my-80s-love

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.

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Shelves: e-reader, horror-i-guess, young-adult-fiction, mystery, old-skool

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May 19, 2013 Fiasco rated it 4 of 5 stars

I missed out on reading the Point Horror series when I was a teenager. At 22 I can honestly say I loved them, they don't feel like a waste of time. Definitely worth the 50 cents I paid for it at the op shop, will be passing it on to my own daughters when I have them.

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Sep 21, 2012 Sally rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

This book was just too good! It made me terrified, and in the end i cancelled my plans to go out so that i could finish reading it! After reading this book, I continued to look at other books by the amazing Richie Tankersley Cusick, and i would absolutely continue to carry on recommending these books!

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Dec 19, 2011 M0rningstar rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

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.

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Apr 13, 2012 Olivia McGauly rated it 5 of 5 stars

OMG! Cusick got me through my math classes in Jr and High School. I loved her books! :) My first favorite author. Before Whedon... before Austen... before O'Henry... before anyone else!

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Jul 04, 2012 Katie Fappas rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is for young kids.. But I read it every year, and I'm 26. This book always get me in the mood for fall and Halloween! I love the way she describes the scenery.

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Jul 10, 2012 Charlie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not scary but suspenseful. I finished it in a day because I had to know what happened. There's a continuity error and some typos, but overall a good read.

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Jul 04, 2012 Emma rated it 3 of 5 stars

It was great to be taken back to my childhood with a point horror book. The story was moderately scary but I thought the ending was a little weak. Made for some good light reading though

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May 01, 2012 Avi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya

This was my first point horror I ever read when I was about 11. I don't recall the story clearly, but it brings back happy nostalgic memories :)

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Feb 15, 2012 Tiara rated it 5 of 5 stars

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!

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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 wit...more

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