Life in Bearmouth is one of hard labor and isolation, where daylight is a distant memory. Newt has lived there since the age of four, and accepts everything from the harsh working conditions to the brutality of the mine’s governors—until the mysterious Devlin arrives and Newt begins to ask, “Why?” Against a background of creeping violence and rising tensions, this question drives a chain of events that confronts both Newt’s identity and the pitiless Bearmouth system. With an utterly distinctive voice and propulsive storytelling, this darkly atmospheric thriller announces the arrival of a singular new talent in young adult literature. Enjoy the spooky and unsettling atmosphere of these ten books, and don’t forget to leave a light on!
