Shadowland

First setting: an all-male prep school in Arizona, where two sensitive freshmen form a bond based on their interest in magic tricks. Second setting: the labyrinthine house of a weird magician uncle in New England, where the two boys spend a memorable summer being trained in the art of illusion. Or is it real magic? Third setting: an alternate world where dark forces are at play―forces that first show up at the school, but intensify their power throughout the summer.Only one of them will make it through

About the Author

Peter Straub is a New York Times bestselling author, most famous for his work in the horror genre being honored as a grand master at the 1998 World Horror Convention. He has won the World Fantasy Award for Koko (1989), and the Bram Stoker Award for his novels The Throat (1993), Mr. X.(1999) and Lost Boy, Lost Girl (2003) as well as for his collection of short stories, 5 Stories (2007). He lives in New York City.Phil Gigante has narrated over 130 audiobooks, including Audie Award winner The Dark Highlander. An actor, director, and producer with over 20 years experience in theatre, film, television, and radio, he is currently the artistic director of Gigantic Productions and Little Giant Children’s Theatre. He makes his home in the Midwest.Susan Duerden is a multi Earphone and Audie award winning narrator. Her career spans film, television, voiceover and animation. She has played critically acclaimed, award-winning theatrical roles on London’s West End and Off Broadway. Recent work includes a recurring role on ABC's "Lost", "The Unit" and the films "Double Duty", "Lovewrecked" and "Flushed Away" for DreamWorks.

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