Paradise Lost

Paradise #2

by Steven L. Layne

The highly anticipated sequel to This Side of Paradise-which Kirkus heralds as an "an entertaining, suspenseful thriller"-Paradise Lost delivers the same chilling scenarios and head-scratching secrets that fans expect from author Steven L. Layne. After a summer break, former wallflower Chase Maxfield returns to school with a new found confidence to match his sudden, yet classic, good looks. But Jack Barrett suspects something sinister is behind Chase's unexpected transformation, and his skepticism only grows as other eerie events occur. When Jack's grandmother is mysteriously poisoned, his brother disappears, and his girlfriend soon develops an interest in someone else, Jack becomes even more determined to discover the truth. Packed with action and off-the-wall incidents, this fast-paced novel invites readers on an adventure that builds momentum until the very last page.

Genres: Young Adult

312 pages, Hardcover

First published October 22, 2010

About the author

Award-winning author and educator Steven L. Layne is the director of the Master of Education in Literacy program at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he is also a professor of literacy education. He is a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured author at conferences and literary events worldwide. He lives with his wife and children in Saint Charles, Illinois.

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

I finally finished! Oh how painful it was. This is not a genre I love but I love the Author (met him at a conference- great guy!!) His Pictures books are incredible, "Love the Baby"
"Share with brother" are fantastic! But this chapter books is not for me. However, It would appeal to a teenage boy, because that is who it is really written for. I will give it a few stars for me, but I know that someone out there is going to love it. Steve has a great writing style, which is very youthful and hip. I would love to give this lots of stars so others will read it but I can't for my rating purposes...I did not love it...it was just okay for me. I actually stopped reading it when he talks about harvesting organs to sell on the black market. It just made me nauseated. IT took many months to pick it back up. The high points of this book is FAM and Grandma. They were hilarious. The Mr Eden is sinister and scary, Jack and Troy are good main characters...yes I am trying to talk it up because I know someone will love this book and I want them to read it and love it...

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 1st book wasn't available so I am reading them out of order. This book makes me even more eager to read the first book! I loved it and already have 2 students in mind who will love this book!

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting sequel

An interesting sequel with some nice cliffhanging scenes. The end clearly leaves it open for a 3rd book. Great read.

[SharonJH Harman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brothers Jack and Troy fight the evil Mr. Eden, who has somehow taken over their dad's body and who is determined to kill them. Lots of humorous characters fill the book, including Gram and her elderly friends, who have an arsenal of weapons disguised to look like items from the Home Shopping Network. The action doesn't pick up until the last part of the book. Recommend to younger boys.

[Aaron Clark]

great sequel to this side of paradise loved it and am currently re-reading it.

[Ncfox01 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good

[Evan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most interesting book I think I could have ever read. There is a lot of times where you want to ask questions to the book, exactly why I gave it 5/5.

[Noor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another page turner and very suspenseful! I can't wait to read #3!!!

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was okay. I liked the grandmother best but even she wasn't very believable. I know this is science fiction/horror, but neither the plot nor the characters were particularly engaging for me.

[Carley Sansone · Rating 1 out of 5]

dude what happened

[Christopher Brouhard]

It was ok I got interested at the beginning but the end cinda sucked