Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Raven's Gate, by Anthony Horowitz

-Synopsis

Long-since orphan, Matt is being punished for an act he saw, but didn't commit. Instead of being locked up, he is being sent to live in the middle of nowhere to live in a new foster home, as part of a government scheme called The Leaf Project. But Matt's new surroundings provide anything but peace and quiet. Stuck to deal with a crazy new guardian in an even stranger part of the old English countryside, he begins to realise that fate has its hand upon him. He finds evidence that his 'foster mother' is involved in very sinister things....and the whole town seems to be on her side. Everybody who tries to help Matt winds up disappearing...or dead. Matt begins to realise that he must fufill more than ever expected of a fourteen year old before. An ancient prophecy remains to be proven at his hands. It is up to Matt to stop an ancient evil from rising into the world, against all odds.

The first of a five book series, Matt is not alone, four other teenagers are waiting to be discovered.


- Review

"I think this book is awesome! Once you start reading you can't stop, it has a twist at every turn. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the Harry Potter books - it's just so magnificent. Can't wait for the whole series to be finished!"

- Rating

4/5

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