Shadows of the Silver Screen
Christopher Edge
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
As the age of the silent film dawns, a mysterious filmmaker approaches the Penny Dreadful with a proposal to turn Montgomery Flinch's sinister stories into motion pictures. With Monty starring in the production, filming begins but is plagued by a series of strange and frightening events. As Monty pleads with Penny to help him, she is drawn into the mystery, but soon finds herself trapped in a nightmare penned by her own hand. Can Penny uncover the filmmaker's dark secret in time?
Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
September 01, 2014
Pages
247
Dimensions
5.7 X 8.0 X 1.0 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780807573198
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About the Author
Christopher Edge grew up in Manchester, England, where he spent most of his childhood in the local library dreaming up stories, but now lives in Gloucestershire where he spends most of his time in the local library dreaming up stories. Before becoming a writer, he worked as an English teacher, editor, and publisher--any job that let him keep a book close to hand.
Reviews
"Once again, Edge's deft use of Gothic elements ensures maximum chills and suspense as Penelope and pals race to outwit Gold and his contraption in a dramatic conclusion. The spunky heroine is a captivating one, as is her deliciously sensational adventure." Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2014
"[G]reat fun and delightfully suspenseful, balancing a blend of gothic fantasy with a well-constructed homage to penny-dreadful tales." Booklist online, September 9, 2014
"[G]reat fun and delightfully suspenseful, balancing a blend of gothic fantasy with a well-constructed homage to penny-dreadful tales." Booklist online, September 9, 2014
