The Crooked Oak Mysteries (1) – The Invasion of Crooked Oak

Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure from bestselling author Dan Smith Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this fast-paced, horror adventure with an ecological twist. Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak … Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancy’s parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won’t eat – it’s like they’re no longer themselves. And now the symptoms are affecting others as well … Nancy and her friends Pete and Krish are determined to find out what’s going on. But the deeper they dig, the scarier the mystery gets. A dark presence is spreading its tendrils across Crooked Oak. Can they stop it before it takes over the whole town? The Invasion of Crooked Oak is a gripping tale of action, paranormal occurrences, and teenage bravery. This young adult fiction is a thrilling journey into the unknown, where science meets the supernatural, and monsters are more than just figments of the imagination. For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Christopher Edge (The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day), Keith Robinson (Wolf Road), Phil Hickes (Shadowhall Academy), and A. M. Dassu (Boy, Everywhere). HarperCollins 2024