The Others
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-06-328744-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this haunting sequel to her deliciously scary debut, Cheryl Isaacs (Mohawk) explores the sharp edges of lingering trauma and the bonds of love that heal us--for fans of She is a Haunting and Sawkill Girls!
Only weeks ago, Avery pulled her best friend, Key, from the deadly black water. The cycle from her family's Kanyen'keha:ka (Mohawk) stories is finally broken, the black water is now a harmless lake, and her problems are far from supernatural: All Avery wants is a normal summer with Key, her now-boyfriend.
The trauma, however, casts a long shadow over the town. Some victims never returned. Terrifying memories threaten to resurface, but Avery pushes them down. Who she's really worried about is Key. The two are supposed to be closer than ever-so why does he feel so distant?
Wracked by anxiety, Avery begins to see a chilling reflection in every mirror, one that moves on its own-and she's not the only one. With her family's safety in the balance, Avery must decide: Run away to the safety of normal life with Key, or return to lake's edge and face her reflection, before her home is subsumed by darkness once and for all....
Only weeks ago, Avery pulled her best friend, Key, from the deadly black water. The cycle from her family's Kanyen'keha:ka (Mohawk) stories is finally broken, the black water is now a harmless lake, and her problems are far from supernatural: All Avery wants is a normal summer with Key, her now-boyfriend.
The trauma, however, casts a long shadow over the town. Some victims never returned. Terrifying memories threaten to resurface, but Avery pushes them down. Who she's really worried about is Key. The two are supposed to be closer than ever-so why does he feel so distant?
Wracked by anxiety, Avery begins to see a chilling reflection in every mirror, one that moves on its own-and she's not the only one. With her family's safety in the balance, Avery must decide: Run away to the safety of normal life with Key, or return to lake's edge and face her reflection, before her home is subsumed by darkness once and for all....
Reviews / Votes
"A deeply rewarding sequel that's equal parts uncanny and moving. Isaacs compellingly juxtaposes supernatural horrors with Avery's journey to accept truer versions of herself and those close to her and keeps readers hooked with shocking twists." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Scary and satisfying... this thrilling sequel delves into a dark mirror world of supernatural threats that spur Avery to connect with her true self and trust her friends and family in new ways. " - Booklist
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Eighth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 13 to 99 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-328744-0 (9780063287440)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
Cheryl Isaacs can often be found running through the Carolinian forest of southwestern Ontario, where she has fearlessly enjoyed the trails for years. Her Kanyen'keha culture often appears in her writing, including her first horror duology, The Unfinished and The Others.