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Lynda Styles is a young adult writer hailing from Salem, Massachusetts. She currently lives in Maine with her husband and two children. After receiving a B.A. from the University of Maine in English and Education, she began writing her first serious novel in earnest while working sixty hours per week at her day job (a home child care). Now complete, On Gallows Hill is a ghost story set in present day Salem, about three girls whose lives are changed forever by Salem's past. In honor of such books as Down a Dark Hall by Lois Duncan and The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent, this book is a touching emotional ride based in the history of Salem. With frightening twists and vivid scenes created by a Salem native, On Gallows Hill is sure to entertain.

favourite books

The Outlander Series, Diana Gabaldon
11-22-63, Skeleton Crew, Gerald's Game, and Bag of Bones, by Stephen King
The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
Walking to Gatlinburg, Howard Frank Mosher
The Help, Kathryn Stockett
Night by Elie Wiesel
Phantoms and Twilight, by Dean Koontz
The Onion Girl, Charles De Lint
Mists of Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley
House of the Scorpion and Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer
Spider and the Fly, a picture book by Tony Dizerlitti
Kudos to Stephenie Meyer. Wild idea, well done.
Most importantly: From childhood I have adored Judy Blume. She and Stephen King are my inspirations. Strange combination, excellent outcome. I used to sneak into my uncle's skeleton key-locked cabinet to read hardcovers by Stephen King at ten years old, and I'll be the first to tell you, a little fright - perhaps a cautionary tale now and again - is a very good time.

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On Gallows Hill

Lynda Styles

A ghostly young adult thriller set in Salem, Massachusetts.


Three Salem girls must face their worst nightmares in this braided tale of desperation, haunting, and fear. Seventeen year old Katelyn King never speaks at school and everyone has finally stopped talking to her. What Katelyn's classmates do not know is that she can see the spirits of the dead and is terrified that someone will learn her secret. Cassie Wallace, a pretty cheerleader who loves to party, is kidnapped by an online predator after taking a risk on a social site. Her ordeal is one of self-reliance and discovery when Cassie realizes that only she can save herself. And Laenie Pratt, a determined optimist and natural beauty, must face the fact that clouds are not always lined with silver when she loses her boyfriend and best friend in the same week. This shocking, haunting tale brings the girls together with gripping twists and turns and makes it evident that Salem still has a great deal of healing to do. Written by a Salem native, this book is sure to entertain the Young Adult reader and more.

 

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Jack Cerro wrote 46 days ago

Hello to a fellow U. Maine Grad. I am Jack's failure to follow his....

Adeel wrote 50 days ago

Dear Lynda I will be thankful to you if you can render me your suppor....

Sharon.v.o. wrote 66 days ago

Hello, I just thought I’d drop you a quick note and see if you wer....

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My new novel, Filthy Luca, has risen over 5000 places in under two we....

Paul Freeman wrote 83 days ago

Oh! Your avi brings back sooooo many teenage fantasies :D. Thanks ....

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I wrote 50 days ago

My goodness, Laura. What a lovely note to wake up to. I've always loved things that go bump in the night...and a good scare. Thanks SO MUCH for the kind, generous words :). The manuscript is being read at one place and I've been querying like crazy...so at some point this will happen! Perhaps I will... view book

I wrote 82 days ago

The reason I appreciate your words so much is because that is precisely what I was going for. I have revised it once since posting here, so many awkward sentences are pared down and it flows better. It's currently being read exclusively by an agent, which, even should it amount to nothing, I am grat... view book

I wrote 83 days ago

Wow, your voice is so strong from the get-go, and so succinctly catches the "night crowd" that I was drawn right in. I'm Irish-American and I can truly appreciate the raw, honest language. Something about Danny pulls me right in, along with your pitch about Danny being involved with the death of a t... view book

I wrote 83 days ago

I began reading this and was drawn in by the main character. I hope you can update the file soon as I'd like to see changes, and also, I would focus on perhaps adding "quotes" to the dialogue in the opening chapter for ease of reading. There are some grammar/proofreading opportunities but I really l... view book

I wrote 101 days ago

Excellent, Mr. Jacobs. I am really impressed! view book

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