cover Title: The Empty Mirror
Author: James Lincoln Collier

type of book: YA Fiction / Supernatural Horror
call number: YA/FIC/HOR

This book is strong in character, story and setting.

Summary:
In this creepy horror novel, Nick has lost his reflection. He doesn't appear in mirrors or reflect on water. His reflection has been stolen or taken over by the ghost of boy who died during the 1918 flu epidemic 12 years earlier in the town of Stoneybrook. Only Uncle Jack and Gypsy have seen Nick's reflected ghost self who is committing more and more serious crimes around town and framing him for it. The townspeople are ready to kill Nick or lock him away as crazy.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
This short page-turner novel is a great substitute for teen readers who don't want to read the lengthy books by Stephen King or Dean Koontz. I read it in one sitting and was deeply engaged because I needed to know who the ghostly reflection was.

Other suggested reading:
  • Raven's Point by Melinda Metz
  • Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman
  • Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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