Tuesday October 15 at 3:00 PM
A little more about The Hallowed Ones, the first book of the series:
Katie and her friend Elijah are looking forward to their Rumspringa, their chance to experience the outside world for themselves before being baptized, when the world ends. In their sheltered Amish community, Katie and Elijah don’t know exactly what happened, but, from what they can gather, an epidemic has caused mass insanity and destruction Outside. Without knowing why the Amish have been spared, the Elders decide that no one will be allowed to enter or leave their safe community. When Katie finds an injured outsider, she struggles with the idea that letting him die is God’s will, as the Elders claim. Her conscience leads her to help the stranger, a young man named Alex, and keep him hidden while he heals. Little does she know, her home is not as safe as the Elders would have her believe.
This enthralling page-turner features a very strong, independent female character and a refreshing twist on the apocalypse genre. Details of Amish culture and elements of classic horror are also melded together wonderfully. For older teens looking for a good scare this Halloween season, this book is the perfect fit.
Laura Bickle is also the author of the Anya Kalinczyk series for adults. The Hallowed Ones series continues this fall with THE OUTSIDE (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2013). This is her first young adult series. Laura also has a background in criminal justice and library science. She lives in Ohio. For more on Laura and her other books, visit her website at http://www.laurabickle.com.
Review was originally published in Ohio Family Magazine. Check out more reviews by your very own Teen Librarian in the October issue.
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