Timberdark
Published on 1. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-78895-306-1 (ISBN)
Description
With the tide turned against the Dead, Peter and the remaining community on Wranglestone prepare to leave for town, where the comforts of the world before await them. Could this be the home that finally brings both safety and unity for all?
Cooper isn't so sure. He harbours feelings from that terrible night on the lake and worse, a secret ... codename, Timberdark.
With Cooper's new found connection to the Dead, Peter's suspicions about what he might do next grow. Faced with losing the boy he loves, Peter must uncover the truth about the mysterious Timberdark before their future together and the world around them is placed in danger.
A thrilling and thought-provoking sequel to the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers, WRANGLESTONE.
PRAISE FOR WRANGLESTONE:
"Fresh and compelling and totally immersive." - Sunday Irish Independent
"Charlton's fantastic debut is both a page turning zombie thriller and a beautifully drawn gay love story." - i Newspaper
"A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story... It's impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance." - David Owen, author of GRIEF ANGELS
"Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic . this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming." - William Hussey, author of HIDEOUS BEAUTY
"A complete treasure of a book - page-turning, stunning writing, an extraordinary setting and with a gorgeous love story at its heart." - Lisa Heathfield, author of I AM NOT A NUMBER
Cooper isn't so sure. He harbours feelings from that terrible night on the lake and worse, a secret ... codename, Timberdark.
With Cooper's new found connection to the Dead, Peter's suspicions about what he might do next grow. Faced with losing the boy he loves, Peter must uncover the truth about the mysterious Timberdark before their future together and the world around them is placed in danger.
A thrilling and thought-provoking sequel to the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers, WRANGLESTONE.
PRAISE FOR WRANGLESTONE:
"Fresh and compelling and totally immersive." - Sunday Irish Independent
"Charlton's fantastic debut is both a page turning zombie thriller and a beautifully drawn gay love story." - i Newspaper
"A bucolic, intimate twist on the zombie/post-apocalyptic story... It's impressive how Darren has combined the pace, thrills, and gore you expect from zombie fiction with a genuinely tender romance." - David Owen, author of GRIEF ANGELS
"Thrilling zombie epic meets gorgeous gay love story. The world-building is deft, the writing poetic . this is very special! Properly scary and properly heart-warming." - William Hussey, author of HIDEOUS BEAUTY
"A complete treasure of a book - page-turning, stunning writing, an extraordinary setting and with a gorgeous love story at its heart." - Lisa Heathfield, author of I AM NOT A NUMBER
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little Tiger Press Group
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
296 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78895-306-1 (9781788953061)
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Darren lives in London with his partner, Shaun, and works in the voluntary sector for a homeless organisation. His lifetime obsessions with the National Parks of America, horror, film music and 80s kids movies have all worked their way into his writing. Follow him on twitter @DarrenRCharlton