Dark Eden
By Patrick Carman; Patrick Arrasmith (Illustrator)
(Katherine Tegen Books, Paperback, 9780062009715, 336pp.)
Publication Date: April 2012
Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover
Categories: Social Issues - Friendship, Social Issues - Adolescence, Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
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Selected by Indie Booksellers for the Winter 2012 Kids' Next ListWhen Will Besting approaches Fort Eden for the first time, he knows something isn't right. With more terrifying secrets at every turn, he discovers a hidden fear deep inside himself, a dark mystery a thousand years in the making, and the unexpected girl of his dreams. But can he save everyone from the dangers of Fort Eden before it's too late?
Patrick Carman's Dark Eden is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, the power of memory, and the mystery of love.
Patrick Carman is the New York Times bestselling author of such acclaimed series as the Land of Elyon and Atherton, the teen superhero novel Thirteen Days to Midnight, and the first Dark Eden book. A multimedia pioneer, Patrick authored The Black Circle, the fifth title in the 39 Clues series, and the groundbreaking Skeleton Creek and Trackers books. An enthusiastic reading advocate, Patrick has visited more than one thousand schools, developed village library projects in Central America, and created author outreach programs for communities.
A spooky, psychological thriller. With seven different characters who have seven different fears, there is bound to be someone for readers to relate to in one way or another...the supernatural twist at the end will leave teens with more questions than answers.
-School Library Journal
“A compelling read that transposes the best aspects of classic horror storytelling onto a modern backwoods adventure reluctantly experienced by seven terrified teens.”
-Los Angeles Times
“DARK EDEN is a fast-paced thrill ride.”
-Los Angeles Times
“The added supernatural twist...maintains Fort Eden’s air of doom and gloom to the very end.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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