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Fifteen-year-old Gemmas life on a small New Brunswick island with her father, Jonah, is not an exciting one. Her mother ran off when she was an infant, and Jonah, an amateur scientist, spends most of his time conducting experiments he thinks will one day bring him fame. But when a woman arrives on the island, Gemma tries to play matchmaker - only to discover Jonahs secret journals, which hold terrifying secrets about both their lives. . Mystery, science, and dreams of a better life collide in this page-turning young adult novel from Barbara Radecki.
About the Author
Barbara Radecki is an actor-turned-writer. She is well known for voicing the role of Sailor Neptune in the original English dub of the popular SAILOR MOON anime. She worked extensively in film and television before turning her focus to writing. She has written several screenplays, which are in various stages of development. Her debut novel, THE DARKHOUSE, was released in Canada on Oct 22, 2016 through Dancing Cat Books, and will be released in the US through Orca Books in May 2017. She was born in Vancouver, grew up in Ontario and Montreal, and is now based in Toronto, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Join her Facebook Author Page here:https://www.facebook.com/barbararadeckiauthor/Praise for THE DARKHOUSE:A Kirkus Reviews Starred Review."A showstopper" with "gasp-worthy twists... far beyond the boundaries of expectation." - The Globe and Mail One of "15 Great Book Recommendations for Young Readers" 2016 - CBC Radio, The Next ChapterA "young adult thriller unlike any other." - CM Magazine"A story that bewitches, thrills, shocks and tantalizes you." - actor and author Colin Mochrie"A complex gem." - David Skuy, award-winning author
