Messenger of Fear (Messenger of Fear, #1)

by Michael Grant

"I remembered my name - Mara. But, standing in that ghostly place, faced with the solemn young man in the black coat with silver skulls for buttons, I could recall nothing else about myself. And then the games began." The Messenger sees the darkness in young hearts, and the damage it inflicts upon the world. If they go unpunished, he offers the wicked a game. Win, and they can go free. Lose, and they will live out their greatest fear. But what does any of this have to do with Mara? She is about to find out...

• ISBN10: 1405276223
• ISBN13: 9781405276221
• Publish Date: 28 August 2014
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 3 March 2021
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Egmont UK Ltd
• Imprint: Egmont Books Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Language: English

Reviews

[Stephanie]

This book is marketed weird, not what I expected, mildly confusing, and (I'm pretty sure) Grant's attempt to prove that the word 'taciturn' should be used in as much YA literature as possible.

[Kelly]

3½ Stars.
Reminded me of the Existence trilogy by Abbi Glines, but without the soppy romance. Not as engaging as 'Gone', but enjoyed it more than 'Hunger'. Review to come.