{"title":"Meg Kassel","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeg Kassel is an acclaimed author renowned for her captivating young adult novels that weave elements of fantasy, romance, and mystery. Her writing style is both engaging and thought-provoking, making her books a favourite among young adult readers who crave stories with depth and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eBlack Bird of the Gallows\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that draws readers into a world filled with enigmatic characters and supernatural elements. Kassel's ability to create vivid, atmospheric settings and intriguing storylines ensures that readers are hooked from the very first page. Her storytelling often explores themes of transformation, destiny, and the power of choice, resonating with teens and adults alike who find themselves at the crossroads of life's decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Kassel's collection, you'll find novels that not only entertain but also leave a lasting impression. Her books are ideal for those who appreciate stories with complex characters and unexpected twists, set against the backdrop of the fantastical and the mysterious. Discover Meg Kassel's work and lose yourself in a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-bird-of-the-gallows-by-meg-kassel-9781640631915","title":"Black Bird of the Gallows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear, the morgues will soon be full. Harbingers settle in places where tragedy is about to strike, then feed on the energy of the dying. Then, they leave. Off to the next doomed place. No one wants a family of harbingers of death as neighbours, but that's exactly what seventeen-year-old Angie Dovage gets when Reece Fernandez moves in next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngie knows the mysterious boy is more than he appears, but can't imagine that his presence heralds a massive tragedy that will soon devastate the region. She has more to worry about than Reece's inevitable departure, because where harbingers of death go, the Beekeepers follow. Their sting turns sane people crazy, kind people into killers. Where Beekeepers go, people die. Quite horribly, in fact. Their love of chaos makes a disaster that much harder to survive, and they are stinging at will, causing a sudden epidemic of violence in her quiet mining town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngie wants to protect everyone she cares about, but stopping the Beekeepers involves a choice that will claim her life or Reece's soul. She's about to learn the price of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Bird of the Gallows\u003c\/em\u003e by Meg Kassel is a gripping tale of impending tragedy and the choices that come with unimaginable consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727159447788,"sku":"9781640631915","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3309273482772.jpg?v=1754933284"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/meg-kassel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}