{"product_id":"rick-riordan-presents-the-dark-becomes-her-hardcover","title":"Rick Riordan Presents: The Dark Becomes Her - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy I. Lin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy I. Lin, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Magic Steeped in Poison\u003c\/i\u003e, ventures into horror with Rick Riordan Presents in this a sinister tale of the supernatural, sisterhood, and the shadows that rule our darkest desires. Perfect for fans of Ryan La Sala and Trang Thanh Tran.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRuby Chen has always played the part of the dutiful eldest daughter: excelling in school; excelling in piano lessons; excelling at keeping her younger sister, Tina, focused on extracurriculars meant to impress college admissions officers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when a ghost from the spirit world attacks Ruby in the middle of Vancouver's Chinatown neighborhood, her life is plunged into a darkness that no amount of duty can free her from. Overnight, Ruby's sister seems to change. There are strange noises coming from her bedroom at all hours; and the once sweet, funny Tina has been replaced by something dark and unnatural. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Ruby races to save her sister from demonic possession, she is thrown into an ancient battle over the gateway to the underworld. On one side, a sinister traveling temple known for making dark wishes come true has returned to Chinatown after many years--intent on breaking down the gateway and unleashing the wickedness within. On the other side, the guardians determined to stop this encroaching evil \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd in order to survive, Ruby must not only face the horror taking over her community, but must also confront the horror within herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChinese and Taiwanese mythology get the Junji Ito treatment in this bone-chilling, propulsive story that takes the horrors of the Asian diaspora experience to a whole new level.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, now a hit series on Disney+.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook for these other young adult titles from Rick Riordan Presents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBallad \u0026amp; Dagger\u003c\/i\u003e by Daniel Jos? Older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIt Waits in the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e by Sarah Dass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eA Drop of Venom\u003c\/i\u003e by Sajni Patel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy I. Lin, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology (\u003ci\u003eA Magic Steeped in Poison \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Venom Dark and Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e), was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada with her family at a young age. She grew up with her nose in a book and loved to escape to imaginary worlds. She now works as an occupational therapist and still spends her nights dreaming up imaginary worlds of her own. She lives on the Canadian prairies with her husband and daughters. You can find her online at www.JudyILin.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752869265696,"sku":"9781368099097","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/212f4ec135e369f995bda1ce1b903b2a.webp?v=1780006361","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rick-riordan-presents-the-dark-becomes-her-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}