Sirens

Name: Sirens
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SKU: 9781338891973
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Braden Cawthon

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( 245 ratings, 69 reviews)

Summary

In Sirens, a terrifying and sudden power outage ushers in a hauntingly changed world. Joel Walker must navigate this apocalyptic nightmare, where a mysterious otherworldly siren has the power to warp minds and transform those who listen for too long. Driven by the desperate hope of finding his mother and sister, Joel faces a collapsing society and lurking horrors in a gripping tale that keeps readers on edge until the very end.
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Ideal for young adult readers who enjoy apocalyptic thrillers, psychological horror, and survival stories that combine suspense with emotional depth.

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A thrilling, apocalyptic horror debut from Braden Cawthon, perfect for fans of KR Alexander and Joe Hill!

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A thrilling, apocalyptic horror debut from Braden Cawthon.

Joel Walker wakes up to a world suddenly and frighteningly changed. In the wake of a massive power outage, an otherworldly siren begins to blare, changing all that listen to it for too long in frightening ways. Desperate to find his mother and little sister, Joel will have to survive in a world that is coming apart at its seams.

An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have readers guessing until the end, this debut novel is sure to make a huge splash with YA readers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praise for Sirens: "A story so compelling, it will live in your mind until you turn the final page . . . Fans of psychological and survival horror shouldn't miss it." – E.C. Meyers, Andre Norton Nebula Award-winning author. "Well written and gripping." – Scott Cawthon, creator of Five Nights at Freddy's. "Adrenaline-pumping action aplenty, with apprehensive ambiance and inventive premise." – Publishers Weekly.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338891973

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 132.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

Collections

Braden Cawthon Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Braden Cawthon is an author and computer scientist from Texas. When he's not writing or working on his PC, he spends his time enjoying an assortment of different video games and playing with his cat. Though he enjoys writing thrillers, his favorite genre is fantasy.

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