Say her name by James Dawson
Hot Key Books, 2014. ISBN 9781471402449
(Age 14+) Recommended for fans of horror. Queen of Teen author
James Dawson has written a chilling horror story that will appeal to
readers who like that genre. Roberta 'Bobbie' Rowe doesn't believe
in ghosts, but gets involved in a dare when her best friend Naya and
local boy Caine summon the ghost of Bloody Mary, by saying her name
five times in front of a mirror. Nothing appears to happen but then
girls go missing and horrific messages appear in strange places. It
looks as if Bloody Mary has really been summoned and she truly has
an ugly agenda. Bobby has five days - five days before Bloody Mary
wracks havoc!
Dawson builds up the suspense in this nerve-wracking ghost story as
messages appear and girls disappear. Bloody Mary is truly a
terrifying ghost and her back story is also intriguing, revealed
gradually in a very creepy way. Touches of wit and humour lighten
the mood, but it is definitely a story to read in the daylight! And
that ending is nerve-jangling!
For a scary read, you can't go past Say her name.
Pat Pledger