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An atmospheric, chilling page turner from rising star Martin Stewart, reminiscent of Stand by Me and Stranger Things.

Sep, Arkle, Mack, Lamb and Hadley: five friends thrown together one hot, sultry summer. When they discover an ancient stone box hidden in the forest, they decide to each make a sacrifice: something special to them, committed to the box for ever. And they make a pact: they will never return to the box at night; they´ll never visit it alone; and they´ll never take back their offerings.

Four years later, a series of strange and terrifying events take place. Someone broke the rules, and now everyone has to pay.

But how much are they willing to sacrifice?

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An atmospheric coming-of-age story with brilliantly executed elements of horror and comic relief Publishers Weekly

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Stewart, Martin
Martin Stewart has previously worked as a recycling technician, university lecturer, barman, golf caddy, and English teacher. Having written his first book on Post-Its as an eight year-old, it was his time back in the classroom that made him understand the unique joy of writing for younger readers. A native of Glasgow, where he still lives, he enjoys buying books to feed his to-be-read pile, and combining the city´s urban splendour with walks on the beaches of Scotland´s west coast. Martin´s first novel, Riverkeep, was longlisted for the Guardian Children´s Fiction Prize. Follow him on Twitter: @martinjstewart.

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