A novel by Barbara Radecki
“My life like a katydid: one moment a leaf like any other, the next a predatory insect.“
Fifteen-year-old Gemma’s life on a small New Brunswick island with her father, Jonah, is not an exciting one. Her mother ran off when she was an infant, and Jonah, an amateur scientist, spends most of his time conducting experiments he thinks will one day bring him fame. But when a woman arrives on the island, Gemma tries to play matchmaker—only to discover Jonah’s secret journals, which hold terrifying secrets about both their lives.
Mystery, science, and dreams of a better life collide in this page-turning young adult novel from Barbara Radecki.
The cover art for THE DARKHOUSE has the distinction of being created for DCB by Barbara’s daughter, designer and illustrator, Stefanie Ayoub.
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Publisher: Cormorant Books Inc/DCB
Literary Agent: Sam Hiyate, The Rights Factory
“From the first page, Gemma’s lonely interior world is drawn in rich detail, as is the island setting… The well-paced narrative builds from Gemma’s quiet longing to her bold quest for the truth to a shocking conclusion readers won’t see coming.”
– Kirkus Starred Review, Full review at kirkusreviews.com
“…a showstopper… Radecki throws in gasp-worthy twists and takes the plot far beyond the boundaries of expectation.”
– The Globe and Mail, Full review at theglobeandmail.com
“…a young adult thriller unlike any other… Radecki’s work developing Gemma’s character through the first person narration is masterfully done… a thrilling book that will take readers on a wild ride, forcing them to hold their breath until the very last page…. Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials, Read the full review
“The Darkhouse is a complex gem—mystery, psychological thriller, love story, and drama—all wrapped up in a story that will shock you and make your heart race to the last page.”
– David Skuy, bestselling, award-winning author of Undergrounders and Rocket Blues
“The Darkhouse doesn’t just hold you, it grips you tightly by the throat as it pulls you through a story that bewitches, thrills, shocks and tantalizes you.”
– Colin Mochrie, actor and author of Not Quite the Classics
“The novel is well paced, with a narrative just twisty enough to keep even seasoned readers guessing. Radecki, a screenwriter and actress, writes with a clear prose style and good insight into the often-contradictory nooks and crannies of Gemma’s troubled psyche.”
– Quill & Quire, Full review at Quillandquire.com
