The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle

The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle

Katie is on the verge of her Rumspringa, the time in Amish life when teenagers can get a taste of the real world. But the real world comes to her in this dystopian tale with a philosophical bent. Rumors of massive unrest on the "Outside" abound. Something murderous is out there. Amish elders make a rule: No one goes outside, and no outsiders come in. But when Katie finds a gravely injured young man, she can't leave him to die. She smuggles him into her family's barn--at what cost to her community? The suspense of this vividly told, truly horrific thriller will keep the pages turning.

• Perfect for Halloween reading
• Ideal for fans of the supernatural
• For teens who love dark and scary stories

Laura Bickle grew up in a little town in Ohio, reading way too many comic books to her Wonder Woman doll. She patrolled the shelves at the public library and worked with data systems in criminal justice after earning an MA in Sociology-Criminology from Ohio State University and an MLIS in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She now conjures up tales of creatures lurking beneath the steps. Her work was chosen for the Amelia Bloomer Project 2013 reading list by the American Library Association, as well as the State Library of Ohio's Choose to Read Ohio reading list for 2015-2016. Laura's website, www.laurabickle.com, has further information about her work.