- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Point; 1 edition (Feb 1 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0545263883
- ISBN-13: 978-0545263887
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 14.3 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #541,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
Product Details |
Product Description
Product Description
In the thrilling sequel to Possessed, sixteen-year-old Rayne's countryside escape has proven to be anything but—the remote mansion house where she lives and works holds terrible secrets, and she still feels trapped there. And when a new manager shows up, things take an even more sinister turn.
Rayne doesn't know who to trust. Even the ghosts of Morton's Keep seem to be warning her that dark forces are taking hold of the house again. It's up to Rayne to overcome the ancient evil lurking here, once and for all. But does she have the courage?
About the Author
Kate Cann lives in England with her husband, daughter, son, and dog. She worked as an editor for many years before writing several books for teens, including Possessed, Spanish Holiday, and Grecian Holiday.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Customer Reviews
|
There are no customer reviews yet on Amazon.ca
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars
This sequel is not a disappointment, Nov 13 2011
By Read for your future! - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumed (Hardcover)
This sequel is not a disappointment. Just when I thought everything had been figured out and taken care of, it starts anew. A suspense filled creepy ghost story. With mystery, strange occurrences and strong evil energy weaved into the very fabric. There is a lot of different things going on at one time which leads to a perfect climax. I was on the edge of my seat the entire ride. A really good book. I recommend both Possessed and Consumed to young readers.Publisher-Point
My Score: 4 Stars- Good Book
Reviewed by~Mechele
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!, July 1 2011
By Emily - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumed (Hardcover)
I have to say that I loved this book...even more than I loved the first one. There's something about Rayne that I just identify with so strongly that I can't help, but love her. I felt this sequel moved at a much quicker pace than the first book and was more detailed in regard to the historical context of the keep and the secrets surrounding it. I loved how Ethan and Rayne's relationship developed because it was absolutely true to how real relationship's act. In addition, when she went home, it felt like every story of every young adult whose ever gone home after an extended visit away. It was perfect.Definitely a book that I recommend reading.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great conclusion!, Jan 31 2011
By Kelly (Fantasy Literature) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Consumed (Hardcover)
When I learned that "Consumed" ("Fire and Rayne" in the UK) was being released stateside, I was excited. I enjoyed the previous book, Possessed, and was eager to find out what lay in store for Rayne and for Morton's Keep. Kate Cann has done a great job with this sequel, giving us a hair-raising tale that tops the first book and brings Rayne's story to a thrilling conclusion.Sir Simeon Lingwall's modern-day pawn has been defeated and his basement chamber of horrors filled in with concrete -- so why is Rayne still seeing and hearing uncanny things, and why are gruesome crimes being committed in and around the town of Marcle Lees? Rayne begins to suspect the evil has not been completely laid to rest and may be rising again even stronger than before. The only hope of stopping it lies in traditions half-remembered by the townspeople, and in Rayne's connection with the mysterious Green Lady.
"Possessed" hinted at an ancient evil in Morton's Keep, but focused more on a seventeenth-century man who invoked it for his own sadistic ends. "Consumed" delves deeper into the past and the folk rituals of Marcle Lees. I loved the greater emphasis on the pagan survivals, and the pacing is terrific in this installment, with each piece of backstory being revealed at just the right moment.
Rayne has to decide who to trust as the danger mounts. Sometimes she can be a frustrating protagonist, trusting unscrupulous characters too easily while refusing to trust characters who really do have her best interests at heart. She's always relatable, though, as she struggles with disbelief, fear, and anger before accepting her role in the happenings at the Keep.
The romantic plotline is well-done, and refreshingly devoid of the "we're fated to be together" trope so common in YA fantasy. In fact, Rayne questions the relationship at times and wants to be sure the attraction is not just because of the supernatural events.
"Consumed" builds to a suspenseful climax in which Rayne and friends face off against the people who would bring back the ancient evil. The conclusion leaves room for more RAYNE books if Cann chooses to write them, but it's a satisfying ending and I highly recommend these two books as a duology. Cann combines history, suspense, and romance into an addictive, spooky tale.
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
