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Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds

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Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond is a compelling prequel to the popular series. Set in the summer of 1969, it follows Terry Ives as she becomes involved in a mysterious government experiment run by Dr. Martin Brenner. As she uncovers dark secrets at Hawkins National Laboratory, Terry is drawn into a world of conspiracies and strange forces, setting the stage for the events in the series.
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If you're intrigued by mysterious government experiments, secret backstories, and the origins behind the iconic TV series, you're in for a treat with this tale. Set in 1969, it explores the enigmatic beginnings of a small town filled with government secrets, science fiction suspense, and a touch of adventure, perfect for fans of thrilling preludes and hidden histories.

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Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds

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Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds is set before the events of the TV series and follows Eleven's mother during her time as a test subject in the MKUltra program.

'A pacey, creepy book that does what any good prequel should... this is unmistakably Stranger Things' - SFX Magazine

A mysterious lab. A sinister scientist. A secret history. If you think you know the truth about Eleven's mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down.

It's the summer of 1969. The world is changing, and Terry Ives isn't content to watch from the sidelines. When word gets around about an important government experiment, she signs on as a test subject.

But behind the walls of Hawkins National Laboratoryβ€”and the piercing gaze of its director, Dr Martin Brennerβ€”lurks a dark conspiracy. To face it, she'll need the help of her fellow test subjects, including a mysterious young girl with unexplainable powers...

'Suspicious Minds is the prequel story that fans have been waiting for.' - Kirkus Reviews

'You're left hungry for more, but in the best way possible, as the book manages the balancing act between interconnected prequel and standalone story.' - Cinelinx

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Suspicious Minds is highly praised for being a gripping prequel that enriches the Stranger Things universe. Reviewers highlight its engaging and chilling narrative that effectively complements the series, offering both fans and new readers an emotionally impactful and satisfying experience that leaves one eager for more.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787462021

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Gwenda Bond writes YA and children's fiction, among other things. Her novels include the Lois Lane series (Fallout, Double Down, Triple Threat), which brings the iconic comic book character front and center, and the Cirque American series (Girl on a Wire, Girl Over Paris, Girl in the Shadows), about daredevil heroines who discover magic and mystery lurking under the big top. She and her husband, Christopher Rowe, also co-write a middle grade series, the Supernormal Sleuthing Service. Her nonfiction writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Locus, and many other publications. She has an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in a hundred-year-old house in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband and their unruly pets. There are rumors she escaped from a screwball comedy, and she might have a journalism degree because of her childhood love of Lois Lane.

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