The Lurkers

John Forster (read Faustus and you’ll be right on the button) is a very gifted lad heavily into all aspects of fantasy, especially Arthurian legend. Only Verity, his sister, has spotted that something is not right and that the youngster is undergoing a sinister character change as the alien Lurkers start to reveal themselves and their nightmare schemes to take over the human race.

This is a multi-layered read that youngsters can take at any level and enjoy. On the one hand it is a fast and engaging yarn about demon possession and on the other a Truth versus Evil morality tale. It has pace and quality plotting and is admirably grounded in a real place (Bristol) despite its more fantastical elements. Good to have a girl as the St George/ saviour character.

Worth a try with boys and girls who are into Fantasy.