Books like Call Waiting by Robert Lawrence Stine
In this chilling children’s horror tale, an ordinary young girl discovers that a murderer is always one phone call away. Each unsettling number leaves a warning before the killer vanishes, creating a relentless game of cat and mouse. The story unfolds through the girl’s growing fear, her attempts to anticipate the next call, and the mystery of who is behind the phantom voice. With every chapter, tension escalates, keeping readers on edge as the plot reveals the killer’s motives and the true nature of the unseen threat.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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