From the author of the Escape from Furnace series, The Devil's Engine: Hellraisers is the opening salvo in an explosive new horror trilogy about an ordinary American kid caught up in an invisible war against the very worst enemy imaginable.
When a sixteen-year-old troublemaker named Marlow Green is trapped in a surreal firefight against nightmarish creatures in the middle of his New York City neighborhood, he unwittingly finds himself amid a squad of secret soldiers dedicated to battling the legions of the devil himself. Powering this army of young misfits is an ancient machine from the darkest parts of history. Known as the devil's engine, it can make any wish come true-as long as you are willing to put your life on the line. Promised powers beyond belief, and facing monstrous apparitions straight out of the netherworld, Marlow must decide if he's going to submit to a demonic deal with the infernal machine that will enable him to join the crusade-if it doesn't kill him first.
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
Praise for Alexander Gordon Smith:
"Smith is an expert at balancing tension and hope, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats." --Publishers Weekly
"The Stephen King of YA horror." --The Book Zone 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
Praise for Alexander Gordon Smith:
Smith is an expert at balancing tension and hope, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Publishers Weekly
The Stephen King of YA horror. The Book Zone
" 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"
Praise for Alexander Gordon Smith:
Smith is an expert at balancing tension and hope, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. "Publishers Weekly"
The Stephen King of YA horror. "The Book Zone"" 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""
