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Ghost in the Machine by Patrick Carman

herringboneshoeshine's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

bibliocat4's review against another edition

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3.0

Some of the video's really freak me out :/

belgiangwaffles's review against another edition

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4.0

Shocking ending. Swear.

carxmelcoffee's review against another edition

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4.0

I really liked how the videos were incorporated into the book! The videos were my favorite part!

engpunk77's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow. I enjoyed this ride so much. I'm not sure if I said this in my review of Skeleton Creek already, but these two books combined the experiences of watching a horror film and reading a thriller/mystery at the same time. Internet access required!

Even though the intended audience is young adults, I recommend this to adult YA fiction-lovers. Has elements to satisfy film-junkies, bloggers, writers, lit majors, horror fanatics, people into alchemy, ghost stories, and research...basically every variety of nerd.

And happily ever after, there are no more books in the series, so everything's RESOLVED and I don't have to wait & buy. Yay!

Satisfying. Period.


nadssreads's review

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

readerintheruemorgue's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this! One of my favourite ghost stories because it features creepy videos that you can actually watch online! I love multi-media books and this one did not disappoint.

reevins's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

alimoo511's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

iceangel9's review

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3.0

The second book in the Skeleton Creek series. This series has an ingenious hook in that there are videos that go along with the book which can be accessed through a website listed in the book. Ryan and Sarah must solve the mystery of the old dredge before it is destroyed. Can they find the missing gold? Can they escape the ghost of Joe Bush? The ending will surprise you. Boys and girls will enjoy this series.