Crypt: Traitor's revenge by Andrew Hammond
Headline, 2102. ISBN 978-0755378227.
(Age: Teenagers: 13 years and up - in particular boys). Recommended.
This book is the second in the C.R.Y.P.T. series and
although I have yet to read the first The Gallow's Curse, I
was certainly able to follow the storyline in Traitor's revenge.
It follows the investigation of the Crypt team: Covert Response
Youth Paranormal Team into some paranormal activity at the Houses of
Parliament in Westminster, London. I love the fact that a
significant historical figure from British history is portrayed in
such an unusual manner. People's preconceived notions of ghosts and
their abilities will be challenged by reading this book.
Never so fast has 340 pages been read. I love the suspenseful story
line that takes the reader on lots of plot twists. I didn't want to
put the book down. Take a historical event, a city steeped in
history - York and add ghosts with diabolical intentions and you
have one exhilarating read. Andrew Hammond's evocative imagery takes
the reader right into the room with the characters. The chapters are
written in such a way that the pace of the book speeds up building
to the climax of the story.
I think in particular that this book will appeal to teenage boys -
it has attention grabbing storylines, characters that they will
relate to and enough gruesome gore and blood that will have them
begging for more. I believe that as the chapters are one - three
pages long that it may even appeal to reluctant readers. The way
they are written ensures that the reader craves to know what is
going to happen next. I loved the book and cannot wait to read the
first one so that I can understand the story of the main characters
and as to how C.R.Y.P.T. was established.
I was a little disappointed by the ending as it seemed to be settled
very quickly after such a build up the throughout the chapters. I
felt that the ending was a little rushed. Having said that I am
really looking forward to the 3rd in the C.R.Y.P.T. series Mask
of Death which will be released in 2013.
Elaine Grottick