Skeleton Creek Book One Review

Hi girls! Today we are fortunate to welcome back our guest book reviewer, Tristen! So, without further delay, I will turn the blog over to her capable hands.

Skeleton Creek written by Patrick Carman is possibly one of the creepiest books I've ever read following right behind Coraline.
The novel revolves around Ryan and Sarah as they begin to uncover their town's ghastly history, and their communication through the internet as they are forbidden to see each other by their parents after an accident almost kills Ryan.
The novel is in diary form with entries written by Ryan; it's quite easy to familiarize yourself with him through the thoughts he writes down and observations he makes of the people who are involved with the secret being kept from them.
He also provides a website and password to access online videos posted by his friend Sarah. These videos are essential to the story's plot and could be a disadvantage to those who don't have access but adds to the experience of the story to those who do. The combination with the story read and videos watched gives you the eerie feeling that you didn't buy the book in store but stumbled across it and involved yourself with something that forces you onto the border of reality and the unknown.
The novel is a quick read and is fast paced but is done so that it doesn't feel rushed. I know future readers will love the interaction needed to complete it and will have a friend close by as they watch the videos.
I loved it and it kept me looking over my shoulder and questioning what I thought was real and what wasn't, and hopefully it will have the same effect on you. It receives a full five out of five stars.

Thanks for another great review, Tristen! Look for Skeleton Creek and the sequel, Ghost in the Machine on our library shelves (if you dare!)

Sneak Peak at the next book in the series:

Author Interview with Patrick Carman - Skeleton... by expandedbooks