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House of Dark Shadows/Watcher in the Woods (Dreamhouse Kings #1-2)
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Robert Liparulo (Goodreads Author)
House of Dark Shadows and Watcher in the Woods. Two Complete Novels in One Volume by Robert Liparulo.
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I'll try to split this between the two stories, but they flow together so seamlessly that I didn't realize I'd started the second book until I noticed I was reading another chapter 5.
In the first book, [House of Dark Shadows:], we are introduced to the King family, mom, dad, little sister Toria, middle son David, and oldest son Xander (Alexander). They are on the way to Pinedale, where dad has just gotten a new job as principle in a school there. None of the kids are overly thrilled about the mo...more
In the first book, [House of Dark Shadows:], we are introduced to the King family, mom, dad, little sister Toria, middle son David, and oldest son Xander (Alexander). They are on the way to Pinedale, where dad has just gotten a new job as principle in a school there. None of the kids are overly thrilled about the mo...more
I got this book from the library because in the blurb it sounded interesting. It turned out to be not so interesting once I started reading.
I love the concept, that there's a weird old house out there that can do things that aren't normal, like have portals to different places and times, but it didn't work as well in execution as I thought it would. I'm not even really sure why - but I think it was the characters. I had a hard time connecting with them, so I had a hard time caring what happened...more
I love the concept, that there's a weird old house out there that can do things that aren't normal, like have portals to different places and times, but it didn't work as well in execution as I thought it would. I'm not even really sure why - but I think it was the characters. I had a hard time connecting with them, so I had a hard time caring what happened...more
If you like a creepy tale that is so real you think it might actually be able to happen, this one's for you. When a family moves across country to live in a house filled with strange sounds and mysterious portals to other places in the local school, two boys can't help but be drawn into exploring the possibilities. But then, the impossible begins to happen and they are in a race for their lives. Good, creepy fare for anytime, but especially the Halloween season.
I really enjoyed both of these books. Actually, I had a hard time putting the Watcher In The Woods down. It was a surprise when I hit the last page and had to start the next book in the series; "Gatekeepers". Great family story, strong sibling support, and a downright good little thriller.
I love this entire series. It is a fun adventure through doors that take you to unknown time and place and you must find your way home. Great read for Jr High on up.
WOAH totally creepy and suspenseful, just my kind of book! :D
this whole series is amazing and i MEAN amazing!!!!!
I love books full of suspense. These were good easy reads.
This book was awsome.
I started this book thinking that it would be a little bit scarier than what it turned out to be. I made it until page 175, read the last two chapters and gave it up. The book however had a few spooky spots and was well paced. However, the storyline did not appeal to me enough to keep reading.
Good book for kids...especially boys...looking forward to reading the next in the series...Watcher in the Woods
May 21, 2013
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Robert Liparulo's novels, Comes a Horseman, Germ, Deadfall and Deadlock have received rave reviews, and his short story "Kill Zone" is included in the anthology Thriller, edited by James Patterson. He is also the author of the best-selling young adult series DREAMHOUSE KINGS: House of Dark Shadows, Watcher in the Woods, Gatekeepers, Timescape, Whirlwind, and Frenzy. Robert lives in Colorado with h...more
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