Books like Raven's gate (The Power of Five / The Gatekeepers #1) by Anthony Horowitz
Matt Freeman, a troubled teenager, is sent to a remote Yorkshire village under foster care. While adjusting to his new surroundings, he learns the village hides a dark secret: a cabal of witches is planning a nefarious ritual at an ancient stone circle. As Matt uncovers the plot, he must confront the forces of good and evil, and grapple with his own identity and past.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Anthony Horowitz
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