Books like Scorpion shards by Neal Shusterman
Six teenagers, each dealing with seemingly exaggerated adolescent troubles, unite to face a terrifying threat: the "beasts" that menace both themselves and the world. Their battle blends supernatural suspense with elements of mystery and science fiction.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Neal Shusterman
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