Alex joins his father on a business trip to Amsterdam. During the day he hangs out with the daughter of a family friend. They visit the usual sights but also coffee shops and flea markets off the beaten track. At one of these markets Alex spots an ancient-looking mask. Before he knows what he's doing he buys it. Later, in his hotel room, he feels compelled to put the mask on. Alex is sucked into a parallel Amsterdam, one from centuries before which begins to reveal the dark past of both the building he is staying in and the little girl who once lived there . . . edging stealthily towards the terrible twist.

A subtle, sinister coming-of-age story with a contemporary setting and a dark dark past which quietly creeps up on the reader to unleash its deadly twist

About the Author
Chris Priestley lives in Cambridge with his wife and son. His novels are brilliantly original additions to a long tradition of horror stories by authors such as M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Chris wrote one of the World Book Day books for 2011 and has been nominated for a variety of prestigious children's book awards. http://www.chrispriestleybooks.com/

Reviews
Chris Priestley is a modern master of horror and suspense, and Through Dead Eyes is unbearably gripping. -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
A creepy, tightly-plotted psychological thriller . . . chilling -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph *
Praise for Mister Creecher: A brilliant counterpoint to Frankenstein, compellingly written. Chris Priestley goes from strength to strength * Chris Riddell *
Praise for the Tales of Terror books: A wonderfully nightmarish journey of the imagination - old-fashioned storytelling at its best * Daily Mail *



Book Information
ISBN 9781408811061
Author Chris Priestley
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 280g