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237 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet |
September, 2006 |
TradeISBN 0-8109-5479-6$16.95
(4)
YA
When Nick buys a used cell phone, he's contacted by Fleck--a murder victim who uses him to escape from hell and steal a fortune, leaving Nick as the fall guy. Character development is secondary to the breakneck plot, but this thoughtfully structured horror tale offers a clear perspective on an ordinary kid sucked into a stomach-churning nightmare.