There is a machine from the darkest parts of history, concealed in an impossible location, that can make any wish come true, and the only price you have to pay is your soul. Known as the Devil's Engine, this device powers a brutal war between good and evil that will decide the fate of every living thing on Earth. When a 16-year-old asthmatic kid named Marlow Green unwittingly rescues an ass-kicking secret soldier from a demonic attack in the middle of his Staten Island neighborhood, he finds himself following her into a centuries-old conflict between a group of mysterious protectors and the legions of the Devil himself. Faced with superpowers, monsters, machine guns, and a lot worse, Marlow knows it's going to be a breathless ride and not just because he's lost his inhaler along the way.Alexander Gordon Smith, author of the Escape from Furnace series, delivers yet another gripping, paranormal horror story in this series opener, "The Devil's Engine: Hellraisers.""
Industry Reviews
Alexander Gordon Smith doesn't pull his punches--"Hellraisers" is a YA horror knockout. If you like your books full of nonstop action, populated by broken but beautiful characters, and blisteringly scary, this one's for you.--Emmy Laybourne, author of Sweet and the Monument 14 series A YA horror knockout full of nonstop action, populated by broken but beautiful characters, and blisteringly scary. Emmy Laybourne, author of "Sweet" and the Monument 14 series
This Faustian tale is a hit for horror fans looking for a world of mystery, the macabre, and lots of fire and fighting. "Kirkus Reviews," starred review
Immediately immerses readers into a fast-paced, action-packed, epic good-versus-evil story. "The Bulletin"
An epic conflict between good and evil . . . Full of dark imagery and unsettling descriptions as unstoppable demons face off against superpowered teens. "Publishers Weekly"" Alexander Gordon Smith doesn t pull his punches "Hellraisers" is a YA horror knockout. If you like your books full of nonstop action, populated by broken but beautiful characters, and blisteringly scary, this one s for you. Emmy Laybourne, author of "Sweet" and the Monument 14 series
With high-stakes situations, a fast-paced plot, and gruesome, terrifying creatures, this Faustian tale is a hit for horror fans looking for a world of mystery, the macabre, and lots of fire and fighting. "Kirkus Reviews," starred review
Smith conjures up an absorbing, horror-tinged world full of dark imagery and unsettling descriptions as unstoppable demons face off against superpowered teens. The premise and physicality of the Devil s Engine lends itself well to Smith s horror sensibilities, while his sprawling cast invokes a comic book spirit of adventure . . . A page-turning adventure. "Publishers Weekly"
This book packs a punch for teens looking for nonstop action. "Booklist"
Fast-paced and gritty . . . A chaotic pace, snarky humor, graphic descriptions, and strong language make this title just right for older horror enthusiasts. " School Library Journal"" Alexander Gordon Smith doesn't pull his punches--"Hellraisers" is a YA horror knockout. If you like your books full of nonstop action, populated by broken but beautiful characters, and blisteringly scary, this one's for you. Emmy Laybourne, author of Sweet and the Monument 14 series
Filled with violent clashes between Engineers and devils, and Engineers and rival Engineers, this book packs a punch for teens looking for nonstop action. "Booklist""
