Midwinter Lucie by Alan Porter

A village with an ancient curse
One boy
One week
Is it enough?

Dare you find out?

When Martin Lewis stumbles on a grave with his name on it, at first he thinks it's just a weird coincidence. But later, guided by the sinister Archibald Snode, he discovers there have been other Martin Lewises, all of whom died on their thirteenth birthday, all exactly one hundred years apart.

And Martin turns thirteen on Friday.

With time running out, Martin must crack the riddle of Midwinter Lucie and prepare the ultimate defence against the murderous Chadian Knights before they can fulfil their six hundred year old prophesy.

What readers are saying about Midwinter Lucie...

A superb ghost story that is an ideal introduction to ghost stories for young readers.
(WriteAway)

The characters are real... the horror is palpable. Also nicely judged is the question of whether all this is really happening or is the imagining of a (very scared) boy.... children's literature has found an important new talen

What readers are saying about Midwinter Lucie...

A superb ghost story that is an ideal introduction to ghost stories for young readers.
(WriteAway)

The characters are real... the horror is palpable. Also nicely judged is the question of whether all this is really happening or is the imagining of a (very scared) boy.... children's literature has found an important new talent.
(from the TES website)

All over, a very good suspenseful story that proves that you don't need mindless violence and blood and gore to make a good horror story. ...a very good read.
(from the TES website)

A children's, or rather teenagers' book, that will enthral and excite adults.
Beautifully paced, cracking characterisation, and twists and turns to keep you pushing on to the next page before turning the lights out.
Would I recommend it? Oh yes!
(Amazon review.)

...a superb demonstration of how to generate pace and atmosphere with elegantly pruned prose ...an excellent thriller
(Amazon review.)

I found the book really enjoyable, the plot really got to me... amazing!
(Josh, aged 11. We can't quote any more as it give far too much of the plot away, but let's say, he loved it!)