The dead girls of hysteria hall by katie alender posted on august 31, 2015 dont be deterred by the illadvised cover or the generic book description. Im an avid reader and love most all books, but my favorite genres tend to be mystery, adventure, science fiction and classics. Goodreads members who like katie alender also like. The dead girls of hysteria hall by katie alender scholastic. Books by katie alender writers similar to katie alender. She does not like scary books or movies, but apparently the books she writes are.
I expected wide, palmtreelined roads and mansions that overflowed with fabulous movie stars. Katie alender rhymes with calendar, but spelled differently grew up in south florida, where she attended high school at the palm beach county school of the arts, studying communication arts. Katie alender co matthew elblonk defiore and company 47 east 19th street, 3rd floor new york, ny 3 defiore and company website. She attended high school at the palm beach county school of the arts, studying communication arts. Stephen king once said, we make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones, for this reason and so many more, i believe that the horror murder mystery novel famous last words, by katie alender details a riveting story that all people would enjoy reading to help cope with their horrors. Fifteen year old alexis and her thirteen year old sister kasey have always been close until recently. A book like this makes me search for more by this author. Its almost as if someone or something is trying to send her a message. It used to be an insane asylum, a place to lock up troubled young women long ago. The dead girls of hysteria hall is a smart, emotionally powerful ghost story with a ton of heartand one of the best ghostperspective novels, not to mention haunted house novels. I loved how katie alender made the protagonist, alexis, speak. Bella thorne as dead as it gets book trailer in high. Alender made alexis surroundings come to life in great detail.
Famous authors like john steinbeck, jrr tolkien, and laura ingalls wilder may not need to worry about identity theft, but we current authors do. I love ya and i love paranormalhorror books, so put them together, and im in literary heaven. Delias family moves into a creepy old house, but it turns out it wasnt just any old house it was a former asylum for troubled females. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. When shes not writing novels or producing tv shows, she can usually be found in her sewing room, making things for her friends or her dog or her friends dogs. Marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender paperback. Alexis, a selfdescribed anticheerleader, defiantly embraces her role as bad student and social outcast, skipping class and spending her time in the darkroom, until the increasingly odd behavior of her little sister, kasey, draws her. Id never been to hollywood before, but like any other person with eyeballs and a television, id seen it a thousand times.
Photos were all found on flickr my music was found on soundzabound no intended. Katie alender books list of books by author katie alender. Once this book is in your hand, you will be sad to put it down. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Born and raised in south florida, katie alenders middle school years might have been bumpy but she found her stride in a high school meant for creative teens. Ive always been fascinated by ghosts and this one sounded like such a dark and menacing book that i had to check it out, and luckily i loved it. Marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender scholastic. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Buy a cheap copy of as dead as it gets book by katie alender. This book is an amazing book for all girls grades 3 and up. She attended an arts high school, focusing on writing and video production, and continued her education at. Author katie alenders complete list of books and series in order, with the. Genres i tend to shy away from include romance, contemporary fiction and chick lit.
Famous last words by katie alender free books online. She is also a huuuuge fan of talking about herself in the third person. Its quite easy to actual feel as if you are part of alexis world. Famous last words katie alender book trailer youtube.
My only problem with katie alender is that sometimes it literally feels like im reading a script. And a restless, wicked spirit is still at playand it doesnt want defiant girls like delia to go anywhere. If you liked marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender, here are some books like this. From bad to cursed book by katie alender thriftbooks. Acclaimed author katie alender brings heartstopping suspense to this tale of revenge, betrayal, intrigue and one killer queen. Books by katie alender authors like katie alender what should i. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance and creepy ghost novels what a weird combination because alender delivered and outdid herself with this book. Elizabeth chandler laurie faria stolarz alyson noel james patterson ransom riggs madeleine roux kristin cashore sara shepard meg cabot jay asher. Although it begins like the average high school misfit story, alenders novel quickly takes an unexpected turn. Hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide in this unputdownable thriller from master storyteller katie alender.
I admit i was expecting something a little more creepy than what i found. If you like katie alender you might like similar authors margo kelly, paige mckenzie, c. Alexis thought she led a typically dysfunctional high school existence. Books featuring characters like chloe price life is. Sed aliquam, urna ut sollicitudin molestie, lacus justo aliquam mauris, interdum aliquam sapien nisi. Listen to books in audio format instead of reading. Book recommendations for people who like marie antoinette, serial killer by katie alender. Book recommendations for people who like the dead girls of hysteria hall by katie alender. Not at all spooky like her stories, our current author sounds more like someone wed like to hang out with.
When colette realizes she herself may hold the key to the mystery, her own life is in danger. This book was written really well and i like that i took a risk with this book. She always seemed to have a sarcastic or dry tone in her voice. Katie alenders name is often misspelled as katie alendar. Elizabeth chandler laurie faria stolarz alyson noel james patterson ransom riggs madeleine roux. Acclaimed author katie alender brings heartstopping suspense to this story of betrayal, glamor, mystery, history, and one killer queen. Books by katie alender authors like katie alender what. Katie alender does a fantastic job in the world building and setting in each of her books, and this book is no different.
Famous last words by katie alender paperback book the. When shes not writing novels, she can usually be found in her sewing room, making things for her friends or her dog or her friends dogs. Jun 02, 2016 i made this for a school project, but i really liked it. Asylum meets miss peregrines home for peculiar children, in this riveting tale of ghosts, secrets, and family, from master of suspense katie alender. Colette iselin is thrilled be there for the first time, on her spring break. If you are doing a book report, i encourage you to mention this to your parents and teacher. Acclaimed author katie alender brings heartstopping suspense to this story of revenge, betrayal, intrigue and one killer queen. Courtesy of teens read too published by thriftbooks. Find authors like katie alender from the worlds largest community of readers. Download read from bad to cursed 2011 by katie alender. Born and raised in south florida, katie alender s middle school years might have been bumpy but she found her stride in a high school meant for creative teens. Famous last words hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide in this unputdownable thriller from master storyteller katie alender.
To make up for this lack of info, i will even send your teacher an email explaining my views on the situation. Its almost as if someone or something is trying to send her a. She already has everything she needsan adorable boyfriend, the perfect best friend, and a little sister. However, many of the inmates were not insane, just defiant and strongwilled. Katie alender was born and raised in florida with her three siblings. Its been three months since alexis helplessly witnessed lydia smalls violent death, and all she wants is for her life to return to normal. Buy a cheap copy of from bad to cursed book by katie alender. The dead girls of hysteria hall katie alender booklikes. From bad to cursed 2011 by katie alender favorite author 4. Books featuring characters like chloe price life is strange. If you enjoyed the super creepy elegy episode, there are a lot of aspects from that novel in this book that youre sure to love. Together, they uncover a shocking secret involving a dark, hidden history. Alexis is the last girl youd expect to sell her soul.
Sixteenyearold cordelia and her family move into the house they just inherited in pennsylvania, a former insane asylum. Theres so little detail compared to vast amount of dialogue. When shes not writing novels or producing tv shows, she can usually be found in her sewing room, making things for her friends or. Famous last words audiobooks by katie alender youtube. Use search by author, title or series to find more.