Tales of Darkisle
perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Lemony Snicket
'My kind of book. Laugh-out-loud funny - and then suddenly, you're gripped in fear and suspense! Watch out for the surprise ending!'
R.L. Stine - author of Goosebumps
'Dave Rudden is a master of horror.'
Catherine Doyle - author of Pirates of Darksea
A New Anthology Horror Series For 9 – 11-Year-Olds
Every seven years the Darkisle comes, and every seven years evil unfolds from it, warm and wet as a wolf's breath. All over the island of Ireland, our worst myths awaken, and only a handful of children stand in their way.
BOOK I – CONN OF THE DEAD
You have to understand, Conn doesn't mean to cause trouble. He just has four boy's worth of energy in one skinny body, and whatever he touches breaks, collapses or explodes. It could happen to anyone! It just always happens to Conn. But when Conn's trip to the National Folklore Collection accidentally unleashes an undead necromancer upon UCD, it's that gift for destruction that just might save his life. If he doesn't get zombified first…
Praised for its peril, chills and ADHD representation, CONN OF THE DEAD is a perfect bite-sized horror novel – just dont let its villain take a bite out of you!
You can purchase CONN OF THE DEAD at any of these links: Kennys, Dubray, Easons, Amazon, or Bookstation
‘Fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny, and Conn is brilliantly drawn, a ball of swirling energy with a good heart. A short snappy and clever book - young readers will love it.’
‘The writing is very funny, so despite the horror elements it never feels too dark.... this book will appeal to readers interested in horror, fantasy or Irish folklore’
Wise, funny, thrilling and scary, Conn of the Dead is a wonderful new type of adventure. Dave Rudden is a storytelling genius.’