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Lois Duncan

    April 28, 1934 – June 15, 2016

    Lois Duncan was a master of suspense for young readers, renowned for her compelling thrillers that frequently explored crime and mystery. Her works, often crafted for a younger audience, fearlessly delved into darker themes, weaving intricate plots that kept readers on the edge of their seats. Duncan possessed a keen ability to build atmosphere, using a precise style to create a sense of unease and suspense. Her narratives are characterized by their engaging mysteries and her distinctive approach to crafting tension within accessible stories.

    Lois Duncan
    Summer of Fear
    A Gift of Magic
    Stranger With My Face
    Locked in Time
    Seasons of the Heart
    Written in the Stars: Early Stories
    • Written in the Stars: Early Stories

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      This collection features thirteen previously unpublished stories by Lois Duncan, showcasing her signature blend of suspense and psychological depth. Readers can expect engaging narratives that explore themes of fear, mystery, and the complexities of adolescence, all crafted with Duncan's distinctive style. This anthology offers a rare opportunity to discover hidden gems from an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling.

      Written in the Stars: Early Stories
    • Seasons of the Heart

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      Lois Duncan, renowned for her suspense novels, has also secretly nurtured a passion for poetry since childhood. She began documenting her life through verse and, by the age of ten, was already submitting her work to magazines. This book reveals her dual identity as a writer, showcasing the lesser-known poetic side of her creative journey.

      Seasons of the Heart
    • Locked in Time

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Nore Roberts didn't ask for a new life, but now that her mom is gone and her dad is newly married, she has to settle in at Shadow Grove, the old Civil War mansion her stepfamily calls home. When she meets her stepmother, Lisette, Nore is shocked by her youth and beauty that gives her chills- and a hint of something sinister. There's hope of becoming friends with her stepbrother and sister, until Nore realizes they're hiding something. When she begins to feel like the target of a deadly plan, Nore starts digging into her stepfamily's past. The skeletons in their closet are more real than she ever imagined. Can Nore expose her stepmother's dark secret before an old and evil magic swallows her up?

      Locked in Time
    • Have you ever been haunted by the feeling that someone is spying on you, lurking around your house and yard, even entering your bedroom? Are your friends plotting against you when they say they've seen you do things you know you haven't done? What's going on -- and does Laurie really want to find out?

      Stranger With My Face
    • A Gift of Magic

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      When the old woman died, she left her grandchild Nancy with the extraordinary gift of magic. Nancy can read people's minds, know their thoughts, and make them do what she wants. Will she use her gift for good, or satisfy her own selfish desire? Lois Duncan presents a paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turn. This edition features updated text and an exclusive Q&A with author Lois Duncan!

      A Gift of Magic
    • Summer of Fear

      • 219 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Soon after the arrival of cousin Julia, insidious occurrences begin that convince Rachel she is a witch and must be stopped before her total monstrous plan can be effected.

      Summer of Fear
    • Kit Gordy and three other students at an exclusive boarding school for girls find themselves part of a terrifying experiment.

      Down a Dark Hall
    • Debutante Hill

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
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      Set against the backdrop of a small town, this young adult classic explores the impact of the debutante tradition on its community. As the event unfolds, it reveals the complexities of social expectations, personal identity, and the pressures faced by young women. The narrative delves into the characters' struggles and triumphs, highlighting themes of conformity, rebellion, and the quest for self-discovery amidst societal norms.

      Debutante Hill
    • Named an ALA Quick Pick, an exciting thriller by the author of the best-seller I Know What You Did Last Summer features a seventeen-year-old girl who becomes a clairvoyant and is branded a witch, in a repeat of the Salem witch trials. Reprint. AB.

      Gallows Hill
    • Don't Look Behind You

      • 215 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      Seventeen-year-old April finds her comfortable life changed forever when death threats to her father, a witness in a federal case, force her family to go into hiding under assumed names and flee the pursuit of a hired killer.

      Don't Look Behind You