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The Terror of Hilltop House

A modern twist on a classic sci-fi tale

Dan Smith author Chris King illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:5th Jan '23

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In a modern twist on classic sci-fi, The Terror of Hilltop House follows three friends uncovering a mystery that threatens their village.

In The Terror of Hilltop House, a groundbreaking experiment at a new research farm spirals out of control, reminiscent of the classic Day of the Triffids. Renowned author Dan Smith delves into the realm of creepy sci-fi, weaving a tale that captures the essence of mystery and suspense. The narrative unfolds as three friends, Pete, Krish, and Nancy, stumble upon a peculiar story in the local newspaper about strange substances discovered in a field where sheep have mysteriously vanished. Their curiosity leads them to the Hilltop House, where they sense an intriguing mystery waiting to be uncovered.

As they investigate, the trio learns about the research farm's ambitious project focused on developing new bio-fuels. However, when a storm disrupts the power supply, something sinister escapes from the farm, indicating that the scientific endeavors have taken a perilous turn. The friends find themselves in a race against time to save their village from the impending doom that threatens to engulf it. With every twist and turn, the tension mounts, and the stakes become higher, pushing the characters to their limits.

The Terror of Hilltop House is not just a tale of adventure but a gripping exploration of friendship, bravery, and the consequences of human experimentation. As Pete, Krish, and Nancy confront their fears and face the unknown, readers will be captivated by the chilling atmosphere and the relentless pursuit of truth in the face of danger.

"Once again the king of kids’ horror has created a masterpiece to scare the pants off you!" – Tami Wylie, Book Reviewer

"This tense adventure story, with its environmental twist, is the best (and most terrifying!) in the series yet." – NE Book Awards

"Gripping, fast-paced and scary … ideal for less confident readers who enjoy horror and science fiction." BookTrust, Book of the Day

"A welcome return to Crooked Oak where Pete, Krish and Nancy are once again on alert for yet another threat to the wellbeing of the town … by the end of the story you might well want to make a hasty visit to the nearest garden centre and check-out what power tools they have available." – The Letterpress Project

"Get ready to have your spine well and truly tingled in a terrifying Day of the Triffids-inspired thriller … Expect thrills, chills and spills… but best read in daylight hours!" – Book-marked

ISBN: 9781800901308

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 14mm

Weight: 220g

128 pages