The Darkling

by Catherine Butler

A chance meeting between fifteen-year-old Petra and elderly Mr. Century unleashes a terrifying series of supernatural events involving Mr. Century's long deceased fiancee and a shadowy figure that has haunted Petra for years.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published June 9, 1997

About the author

I'm an academic and writer, currently working as Professor of English Literature at Cardiff University, though living in Bristol, where I've been based since 1990.

I have published numerous books, including children's and young-adult fiction and literary criticism, some under the name Charles Butler.

Reviews

[Benita · Rating 3 out of 5]

really interesting must read

[Rebecca L Woltemath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a near perfect read for me. Intriguing, unique, captivating....I could not put it down. Would be a perfect Halloween read, due to the spooky vibes.