Messenger of Fear - Hardcover

Praise for HUNGER: "Readers will be unable to avoid involuntary gasping, shuddering, or flinching while reading this suspense-filled story."--VOYA (starred review)

Praise for PLAGUE: "Grant's science fantasy thrillers continue to be the very definition of a page-turner."--ALA Booklist

Praise for LIGHT: "As a series finale, this book is more than satisfying-it is epic."--VOYA (starred review)

Praise for GONE: "If Stephen King had written LORD OF THE FLIES, it might have been a little like this."--VOYA (starred review)

Praise for LIES: "Disturbing, brilliantly plotted, and boasting a balanced mix of action and scheming."--ALA Booklist

Praise for FEAR: "Fans can count on more excellent storytelling, multidimensional characters who continue to develop in unexpected ways, and some mighty fine eye-popping moments."--VOYA (starred review)

"The Messenger of Fear has a two-word message for readers: BE AFRAID. The nightmares start in chapter one and don't let up. Seriously, this book gave me chill after chill. My message to you: Read it in a safe, well-lighted place. It's fright fiction at its best!"--R.L. Stine, Bestselling Author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street Series

"Grant's new series starts off with a bang and never lets up.The games will delight those readers who enjoy a little gore and horror in their books. This is a promising start to a series with a truly unique concept."--School Library Journal

"The enviably cunning and ever versatile Michael Grant explodes on the scene with Messenger of Fear, a palpitating horror fantasy mash-up with a genius twist that blew my mind. I walked through O'hare with this book in my face--I couldn't stop reading!"--Lisa McMann, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Wake trilogy and The Unwanteds series

Grant only slowly unveils the reason Mara is with the Messenger, building tension and atmosphere expertly for maximum impact. Readers will find that in the end, it all comes together extremely well. An unusual and intriguing puzzle of a book.--Kirkus Reviews