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A Family of Killers

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From the author of The Perfect Place to Die and Don't Go to Sleep comes another chilling horror that explores the eerie story of America's first serial killer family.

Warren Bullock always thought he was a decent person. But lately he's been haunted by a sinister voice in his head urging him to commit unspeakable acts of violence against the people around him.

And then the rumors start... There have been a string of disappearances in southeastern Kansas, and his father's friend is one of the missing travelers. When Warren's father leaves to investigate and doesn't return, Warren knows this is his chance to prove that he is stronger than his darkest impulses. 

As he makes his way through Kansas, he finds himself at a suspicious inn run by the Benders, a family with deeply unsettling mannerisms. They watch every move he makes, stand over him in his sleep, and the daughter seems to be able to see into both the past and future.

As he delves further into the disappearances, he realizes one or all of the Benders may be responsible for all the missing people—and might be the reason his father never came home. It's up to Warren to set things right, even if that means giving into the voice he has been working so hard to ignore. 

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    • School Library Journal

      August 30, 2024

      Gr 9 Up-Warren Bullock is haunted by a voice telling him to do horrible, unspeakable things to anyone and everyone. Growing up on the frontier of Missouri in the l870s, Warren has seen a lot of difficult things, but life really takes a turn when his father, who set out on a trip across the nearby border of Kansas to find a family friend who had gone missing, never returns. Determined to discover the truth about his father's disappearance, Warren quickly silences his inner voice as he inadvertently stumbles upon a family of serial killers, the Bloody Benders. Staying in their house but unaware of their true nature, Warren finds a family that is stranger than even his inner voice could imagine. From the parents, to the son John whose laughter can be heard for miles, to the enchanting and clairvoyant Kate who may just be attracted to Warren, the Bender family will surely come for Warren if he's not careful. After discovering their true nature and the extent of their crimes, Warren sets out on a quest to bring the family to justice before they disappear forever. Based on the true story of the Bloody Benders who were ultimately never caught or brought to justice for their crimes, this historical thriller offers teens a true glimpse of life on the frontier 150 years ago as Moore expertly integrates his research. VERDICT Teens will appreciate the attention to detail and will relate to the inner turmoil that Warren feels about his direction in life. A recommended purchase.-Samuel Lovejoy

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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