Conan swallowed hard. The creature stood taller than the archway, a silhouette of darkness against the spiral of light behind it … And it looked directly at him.
Jack and Conan's friendship is officially dead. Stuck in detention with Yash and Jerry after an all-out brawl in the toilet, it’s a terrible start to sixth class. And that’s before they witness a monstrous beast step out of a portal outside their school. When it wanders into the crumbling mansion across the road, where the sinister Mr Kilroe lives, the boys follow. They have to investigate, right?
Unlocking Mr Kilroe’s secrets is only the beginning. Because there’s more than one otherworldly horror hiding in that house and confronting it will put Jack and Conan in mortal danger – that’s if they don’t kill each other first!
The Doomsday Club is an exciting action-adventure filled with thrills, dark secrets, and emotional depth. Jack and Conan’s friendship is tested in the face of a monstrous creature and the mystery surrounding the sinister Mr. Kilroe, but it’s the personal struggles of the characters that add an unexpected layer to this fast-paced story. Jack’s constant anger and his journey to deal with it provides emotional grounding, while each of the boys faces their own challenges, making them feel more real and relatable.
The villains, inspired by folklore but with a fresh twist, bring an eerie supernatural element to the plot, and the setting in Dublin will be familiar and engaging for many readers, grounding the fantasy in a real-world context. With its mix of high stakes and heart, The Doomsday Club is an action-packed ride with plenty of surprises along the way.
Recommendations:
- Book: Malamander by Thomas Taylor – For fans of quirky mysteries and adventurous kids.
- TV: Stranger Things – A modern take on supernatural mysteries with a group of friends navigating danger together.
The Doomsday Club publishes on the 3rd of March, 2025. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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