Written by the award winning author of Emily, Haunted Yorkshire and British Ghosts and Where To Find Them.
A terrifying origin story inspired by the legendary Alton Towers ride…
Something ancient is waking beneath the ground.
When teenage astronomy enthusiast Bella and her friends head to Alton Woods to watch the Perseids meteor shower, they expect a night of stargazing and adventure. But what they uncover is far more terrifying than anything written in the stars. Buried deep beneath the earth for over 130 years lies a monstrous secret, sealed away by the mysterious Dr. Nicholas Roodyn. Now, freak weather patterns, violent earthquakes, and unnatural storms signal its return. As the monstrous force known only as Nemesis begins to rise, Bella finds herself caught in a deadly race against time. With her friends in danger and a secretive military group known as The Phalanx determined to contain the threat at any cost, Bella must uncover the truth behind the legend, and survive long enough to stop it. Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers, YA sci-fi horror, and theme park lore, Nemesis is a pulse-pounding origin story that brings the iconic Alton Towers rollercoaster to life in a whole new way. Will Bella survive the awakening? Or will Nemesis consume everything in its path?
The start of this book acts as a prequel to Emily and also features in The Smiler which is great. Its well written and enjoyable. Particularly the crescendo when the Phalanx come into play.