A box is left on Marcus’s doorstep in the rain. Fussy Aunt Hester has told Marcus not to open the front door under any circumstances. But she’s out – and just this once can’t hurt . . . can it?
Except the parcel isn’t embroidery supplies for Aunt Hester. Or fishing tackle for Uncle Frank. Whatever is in there, it’s alive. And it’s ANGRY.
The thing in the box sends Marcus’s life spinning horrifyingly out of control – controlling his mind and testing his will so that every moment is deadly. Can Marcus overcome the pull of the Gorgon’s gaze, and use her power for good? Because he received that box for a reason – but he must find out what it is, before the terrible, beautiful Medusa turns everyone he holds dear to stone . . . and then comes for him.
Laced with myth, this modern story positively writhes with horror and suspense. A terrifying, unputdownable read for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.
- ISBN10 0440870518
- ISBN13 9780440870517
- Publish Date 21 October 2015 (first published 3 July 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 384
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9780440870517