The Tattooed Heart: 2 (Messenger of Fear, 2) - Softcover

"Readers will still be satisfied with Mara's growing maturity and acceptance of her own fate."--Booklist

"The enviably cunning and ever versatile Michael Grant explodes on the scene with Messenger of Fear, a palpitating horror fantasy mash-up with a genius twist that blew my mind. I walked through O'hare with this book in my face-I couldn't stop reading!"--Lisa McMann, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Wake trilogy and The Unwanteds series

"Grant only slowly unveils the reason Mara is with the Messenger, building tension and atmosphere expertly for maximum impact. Readers will find that in the end, it all comes together extremely well. An unusual and intriguing puzzle of a book."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for THE TATTOOED HEART: "An absorbing morality tale of guilt and redemption."--Kirkus Reviews

"This will appeal to fans of the first installment as well as those who enjoy gory reads."--School Library Journal

Praise for MESSENGER OF FEAR: "The Messenger of Fear has a two-word message for readers: BE AFRAID. The nightmares start in chapter one and don't let up. Seriously, this book gave me chill after chill. My message to you: Read it in a safe, well-lighted place. It's fright fiction at its best!"--R. L. Stine, author of the bestselling Goosebumps series

"Mesmerizing, horrifying, and deeply thought-provoking."--Carrie Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth

"Grant explores bullying, family problems, suicide, and more, and several painful passages will have readers cringing, even as they make them think about what they would do in the same situation....a solid beginning to a series that is likely to be quite popular with horror and paranormal fans."--Booklist