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Necropolis : City of the Dead

by Anthony Horowitz
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Necropolis : City of the Dead - Thryft
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Escape from the Old Ones: A Paranormal Adventure

"Necropolis: City of the Dead" is a thrilling fourth installment of the Gatekeepers series by Anthony Horowitz. It follows the story of Matt and his team of children with special powers who must save the world from being taken over by evil. The book's unique feature is its imaginative and terrifying depiction of Hong Kong as a city of the undead, filled with ghosts, demons, and hideous creatures. Fans of the series will appreciate the continuation of the story and the fast-paced action that keeps them on the edge of their seats.

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Necropolis : City of the Dead

by Anthony Horowitz
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ISBN: 9781406318531
Authors: Anthony Horowitz
Publisher: Walker Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Young Adult, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Fantasy
Related Topics: Paranormal, Supernatural, Fantasy, Thriller, Urban Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 12587 readers)

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An ancient evil is unleashed. Five have the power to defeat it. But one of them has been taken.Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Adams is caught in a media storm after her strange disappearance - which she refuses to explain. But far away, in Peru, Matt Freeman guesses the truth. Finally, he has found the fifth Gatekeeper: the last of the Five who must stand together against the dark powers of the Old Ones.He's not the only one looking for her. The forces of evil are one step ahead, luring Scarlett to Hong Kong and trapping her in a dying city where the very air is poisoned and from which there can by no escape.The Old Ones have been tricked and defeated before.But this time they have a plan.This time they are in complete control.
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Escape from the Old Ones: A Paranormal Adventure

"Necropolis: City of the Dead" is a thrilling fourth installment of the Gatekeepers series by Anthony Horowitz. It follows the story of Matt and his team of children with special powers who must save the world from being taken over by evil. The book's unique feature is its imaginative and terrifying depiction of Hong Kong as a city of the undead, filled with ghosts, demons, and hideous creatures. Fans of the series will appreciate the continuation of the story and the fast-paced action that keeps them on the edge of their seats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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