"Such an impressive debut. Every element is spot on - from the elegant prose, through the realistic portrayal of various aspects of family life, the three-dimensional characters and the occasional comic set-piece, to the supernatural horror underpinning it, which is absolutely chilling. Highly recommended" -- Jill Murphy The Bookbag "The terror is as relentless as the ballad the story springs from ... Chilling" -- Geraldine Brennan Observer "Well written and well paced, with more than a sprinkling of hair-raising moments" TES "Not for the faint-hearted, this mesmerizing tale generates goosebumps on almost every page" Booktrust "This is a story to get lost in ... there is enough plot here for a trilogy, and it will drag down readers looking for quick thrills. Those who appreciate old-fashioned chillers, though, will be rewarded" Booklist
