Dead Yard: Seeds of Doom
Dead Yard, Book 1
Author: P. J. Killburn
, Illustrator: Markia Jenai
£7.99
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Buy from Bookshop.orgBudding film-maker Jermaine is at his great-great uncle’s Dead Yard, a service for the deceased that lasts the entire night. There’s music, tons of people and lots of food, so when Jermaine spots a plate of patties – his favourite snack – he digs in immediately.But upon taking a bite he finds himself in big trouble.
Turns out that at a Dead Yard, a table is set up under a tent with food for the departed loved one. No one is allowed to eat from it before midnight, which is believed to be the time when the spirit passes through.
Jermaine wishes he knew that before 22:53! Now he’s got the angry spirit of his Uncle Carl in his life. ALL. THE. TIME. But that isn’t the only creepy happening in town. Kids are suffering from a mysterious illness that sounds A LOT like the Jamaican ghost tales his great gran has told him. With cursed cassava seeds in the house and a strange being lurking in the neighbourhood too, Jermaine and Carl will have to work together to keep the people they care about safe.
The first in a spook-tastic new series, perfect for fans of GOOSEBUMPS, HIDE AND SEEKER and DREAD WOOD.
"Dead Yard is a gripping, thrilling, Caribbean folklore inspired adventure that is both spine-tingling and heart-warming. I loved it!"
Sophie Anderson, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS
"fantastically funny horror"
Sinéad O’Hart, author of THE TIME TIDER
"A ghostly tale that will give you goosebumps and giggles"
Phil Hickes, author of the SHADOWHALL ACADEMY series
"Wow! I LOVED this book. It's a twisty, action-packed mystery steeped in Caribbean folklore and absolutely hilarious too. MORE OF THIS, PLEASE. I'll be recommending it to everyone. So happy it came my way. The first in what looks set to be a fantastic new series."
Rashmi Sirdeshpande
"This book kept me on the edge of my seat. The story is creepy and thrilling with fun and captivating characters! I didn't want it to end!"
Daka Hermon, author of HIDE AND SEEKER
"Ghostly apparitions and chock full of humour, Dead Yard: Seeds of Doom is a fun read full of Jamaican culture and customs."
Maisie Chan, author of DANNY CHUNG DOES NOT DO MATHS
