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Biografisk notat
Maureen Johnson was born in Philadelphia, but soon ran off to New York City to study writing and drama at Columbia University. Along the way, she served up hamburgers in the company of mad scientists and talking skeletons in New York, worked in a bar in Piccadilly Circus, nervously worked alongside five tigers in Las Vegas, and once got mixed up with the entire cast of a major West End musical. She is the author of The Key to the Golden Firebird and The Bermudez Triangle. You can visit Maureen online at www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com
<p>Praise for The Name of the Star:<br />"A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic." Cassandra Clare, author of THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS</p>
<p>“An unputdownable thrill ride that will leave you gasping, laughing, and dreaming of London.”<br />Ally Carter, bestselling author of the GALLAGHER GIRLS series and HEIST SOCIETY</p>
<p>“This book made me want to give up everything, move to London, and fight ghosts.”<br />Holly Black, bestselling author of MODERN FAERIE TALE series</p>
When madness stalks the streets of London, no one is safe…
There’s a creepy new terror haunting modern-day London.
Fresh from defeating a Jack the Ripper killer, Rory must put her new-found hunting skills to the test before all hell breaks loose…
But enemies are not always who you expect them to be and crazy times call for crazy solutions. A thrilling teen mystery.
When madness stalks the streets of London, no one is safe…
• Cool paranormal teen mystery with a ghosthunting twist
• Maureen Johnson is officially the Queen of Teen 2012 by popular vote
• Strong first-person narrative set in the heart of contemporary London
• Lots of teen/YA appeal – urban, edgy and satisfyingly fresh take on the paranormal
• Also available: The Name of the Star 9780007398638
Competition: Fangirl;Just One Day;Truly Devious;The Name of the Star;Turtles All The Way Down;Paper Towns;Red Queen;One Of Us Is Lying. by Maureen Johnson;Holly Black;Rainbow Rowell;Sarah J. Maas;John Green;Holly Bourne;Sarah Dessen;Jennifer Niven
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Maureen Johnson was born in Philadelphia, but soon ran off to New York City to study writing and drama at Columbia University. Along the way, she served up hamburgers in the company of mad scientists and talking skeletons in New York, worked in a bar in Piccadilly Circus, nervously worked alongside five tigers in Las Vegas, and once got mixed up with the entire cast of a major West End musical. She is the author of The Key to the Golden Firebird and The Bermudez Triangle. You can visit Maureen online at www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com