Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror

by R. L. Stine, Various (Read by), Bryan Kennedy (Read by), Fred Berman (Read by)

Overview

And whatever you do, don’t trust a soul. Because your neighbors might seem normal, but then why do they collect such razor-sharp knives? And if your new friends really like you, why do they insist on such a killer initiation?

In this thrilling collection of heart-stopping original stories, anyone can be a villain, and no one is who — or what — he or she seems. From thirteen masters of adult and young adult thriller writing, including six New York Times bestselling authors, here are stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat and up all night.

So don’t turn out the light, don’t look behind you, and don’t let them know you’re scared. You never know who might be listening. . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441882394
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	09/02/2010
Series:	Brilliance Audio on Compact Disc
Edition description:	Unabridged, 6 CDs, 6 hrs. 56 min.
Pages:	6
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 14 Years

About the Author

R. L. Stine is widely considered the king of children's horror writing. The author of such popular series as Goosebumps and Fear Street, he has sold over 400 million books worldwide. He lives with his family in New York City.

Hometown:

New York, New York

Date of Birth:

October 8, 1943

Place of Birth:

Columbus, Ohio

Education:

B.A., Ohio State University, 1965

Website:

http://www.rlstine.com

Editorial Reviews

Gr 7 Up—Unlucky 13 sets the stage for this collection (Dutton, 2010) of spine-tingling, hair-raising, and heart-stopping short stories written by assorted young adult authors. The introduction, narrated by master of the macabre R. L. Stine, promises a selection of scary, surprising, and supernatural tales ranging from a haunting piece set in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey to the goings on in the home of a "perfect" family whose children's behavior is anything but stellar. Among the stories are "Tuition" by Walter Sorrells, "Suckers" by Suzanne Weyn, "Jeepers Peepers" by Ryan Brown, and "Shadow Children" by Heather Brewer. Each story is expertly narrated by a different voice, lending variety to the listening experience. Although the thrills and chills rating is higher for some stories than others, the overall collection will please listeners.—Cindy Lombardo, Cleveland Public Library, OH

School Library Journal

Thirteen highly suspenseful short stories, well selected by none other than R. L. Stine, who contributes the first tale, have the power to attract and delight many stouthearted young readers. The man behind the Goosebumps and Fear Street megaseries enlists some of the best in the business, such as Meg Cabot and F. Paul Wilson, Walter Sorrells and James Rollins, who offer plenty of heart-throbbing supernatural horror, crime suspense, shockers and sometimes a mixture of all three. Babysitters may want to skip creepy "Jeepers Peepers" from Ryan Brown and a standout chiller from Jennifer Allison, "The Perfects," both of which offer little hope for their victims. Alane Ferguson pens the chilling "Dragonfly Eyes," which follows the feelings of a murdered girl as she strains to offer ghostly help to another endangered girl. Heather Brewer's "Shadow Children" brings to life those monsters that children know really are there in the dark. The editor pitches the collection to either middle- or high-school audiences with inventive but still easily understood stories. It's a winning set—there isn't a dud in the bunch. Fast-paced, shuddery-scary fun. (Horror/short stories. 12 & up)

Kirkus Reviews

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