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Zack, his father, and new stepmother relocate to their father’s hometown, unaware that their new home sits beside a tree tainted with tragedy. Fifty years earlier, a crazed killer’s vehicle hit the tree during a storm, killing 40 and setting a blood‑curdling accident in motion. The driver’s spirit has lain dormant within the tree until a new lightning strike frees him, and he returns to claim the family as his next victim. Author Chris Grabenstein blends humor with spooky suspense to create a gripping tale for younger readers.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Chris Grabenstein
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