Poison Ink
Christopher Golden
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A fast-moving supernatural thriller about friendship, belonging and resisting pressure, with a frightening bodily transformation at its centre. The plot combines school conflict, investigation and action.
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Christopher Golden
A fast-moving supernatural thriller about friendship, belonging and resisting pressure, with a frightening bodily transformation at its centre. The plot combines school conflict, investigation and action.
Lisa Williamson
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Stacy Davidowitz
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Tom Becker
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Carolyn Meyer
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Sheryl Berk
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