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Monsters and Maniacs: Books of Horror Just click on the title to see if the book is available at this time! Companions of the Night - Vivian VandeVelde Kerry saves a Ethan from an apparent gang-related fight and a man who believes Ethan is a vampire. The more time spent with Ethan, the more mysterious he seems, and Kerry is soon mistaken as a vampire too. Now, the only way to save herself and her family is to trust in the mysterious Ethan, monster or not.   The Darkangel - Meredith Ann Pierce A Gathering of Gargoyles - Meredith Ann Pierce The Pearl of the Soul of the World - Meredith Ann Pierce The Darkangel Trilogy -- a horror/fantasy mix.   The Doom Stone - Paul Zindel A skull-faced creature is on the rampage killing innocent people in and around Stonehenge. Not only does the monster kill, but it also keeps some victims alive and controls their minds. Jackson, age 15, must fight the monster when the archaeologist aunt he is visiting at Stonehenge becomes one of the victims.   The Girl in the Box - Ouida Sebestyan Jackie has been kidnapped and is kept in a cement room with no light or human contact. She has no idea if anyone will find her, and her only hope are the notes she stuffs through a crack in the door. Can Jackie survive both the physical and mental tortures of being locked up alone?   House of Stairs - William Sleator Five sixteen-year-old orphans are moved from their state institutions to the house of stairs. They soon realize they are the guinea pigs in a torturous psychological experiment.   The Killer'’s Cousin- Nancy Werlin David has been acquitted of his girlfriend's murder, and moves to his aunt's house to get away from all of the attention. However, his new surroundings don't seem too safe: he thinks his room is haunted, and his 11-year-old cousin becomes increasingly hostile and threatening. What is the truth about his relatives?   Look for Me by Moonlight - Mary Downing Hahn Cynda becomes attracted to a very charming yet mysterious man while staying with her distant father and step-mother. Soon Cynda becomes more involved with the man, who has a dark side that could mean the end of Cynda and her family.   Shadow - Joyce Sweeney Despite her family's disbelief, Sarah knows she senses and sees Shadow, her dead cat. Sarah soon learns that she is right, and that she can see the future but can not change it. Now she must watch her nightmares come true.   The Silver Kiss - Annette Curtis Klause Zoe is grieving for her dying mother when she meets Simon, a vampire looking for revenge for the murder of his brother. The two meet, and discover they can help each other in ways they never thought possible.   Someone Else's Ghost - Margaret Buffie To get over her younger brother's accidental death Jessica's family moved to the ranch, but mother still isn't taking it well. Jessica thinks her Mom has gone crazy when she starts talking about a ghost, but she soon senses the ghost, too. But whose ghost is it?   Soulmate - L.J. Smith Hannah's life is just fine until she starts receiving notes threatening her, written in her own handwriting. Thierry, Lord of the Night World, is hunting Hannah because he believes she is his soulmate.   Reef of Death - Paul Zindel In Australia, P.C. McPhee and his uncle are in a fight for their lives against a sinister geologist. All are trying to find buried treasure guarded by a vicious reef monster. Winners take all, and the losers may die.   Tamsin - Peter S. Beagle Forced to go to England with her mother and step-father, Jenny discovers a secret chamber that is haunted by a ghost. Jenny befriends and takes comfort in Tamsin Willoughby, and decides to help her ghost friend fight the demons that surround her in order to find eternal rest.