The Collector, K. R. Alexander
The Collector, K. R. Alexander
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The Collector

Author: K. R. Alexander

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2020


Synopsis

A spooky doll story filled with thrills and chills, for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Neil Gaiman.Josie always liked visiting her grandmother's house. But when she's forced to move there, she starts to feel like something is a little . . . off. Her grandmother has some very strange rules:Never leave your windows open after dark.No dolls in the house.Never, ever go by the house in the woods.A little spooked, Josie is relieved to find that her school seems pretty normal. She even manages to make friends with a popular girl named Vanessa. When Vanessa invites Josie back to her house to hang out, Josie doesn't question it. Not even when Vanessa takes her into the woods, and down an old dirt road, toward the very house her grandmother had warned her about . . .The house that has been calling for her.

About K. R. Alexander

K. R. Alexander is the pseudonym for author Alex R. Kahler.As K. R., he writes creepy middle grade books for brave young readers. As Alex -- his actual first name -- he writes fantasy novels for adults and teens. In both cases, he loves writing fiction drawn from true life experiences.Alex has traveled the world collecting strange and fascinating tales, from the misty moors of Scotland to the humid jungles of Hawaii. He is always on the move, as he believes there is much more to life than what meets the eye.You can learn more about his travels and other books, including Darkroom, Vacancy, Gallowgate, The Collector, The Fear Zone, and the Scare Me series, on his website: cursedlibrary.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by McCaid on September 27, 2018

4 spooky stars! The Collector is one of the more creative middle-grade horror books, with a fair amount of dolls. I loved that the author didn't hold back and delivered a truly spine-chilling tale involving all the things from our nightmares. It was a bit rushed in places, but the mystery definitely......more

Goodreads review by Mr. on November 08, 2018

This book was...ok. Here’s why. If I lived with my mother, grandmother, and sister, I would communicate a lot more effectively than these four ever did. For almost two hundred pages, we’re left wondering why they just can’t all sit down and get details about a strange place in the woods straightened......more

Goodreads review by Shadyside Library on February 10, 2024

A quite creepy premise and well told story that led to a rather twisty, unpredictable, and fun book!......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on September 17, 2018

This is a scary 4th grade and up read! If your students like Goosebumps, they will love this read! Josie, her sister Anna, and her mom need to move in with their grandmother. After living in the city, the secluded wooded town seems like a beautiful move. But grandmother has a few rules that intrigue......more

Goodreads review by Sophie Leigh on September 22, 2024

Spooky middle grade book 👌👻......more