Grave Doubts (Shockers)

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Summary: Third in the Shockers Series
Review: With the return of his old neighbor ("Uncle" Joey Ciprelli, who had been in a mental hospital for the past 10 years), 14-year-old Matt Howard unexplainably starts having nightmares about his older sister's (Penny) murder, which occurred shortly before Uncle Joey was committed. What exactly happened all those years ago? And what is the link between Matt's creepy next-door neighbor and his dead sister? Matt's soon about to find out when Penny comes back from the grave to avenge her murder.

"Grave Doubts" is ideal for preteens since it's short (153 pages), has a few effectively creepy black-and-white illustrations and a terrific surprise ending; yet it's complex enough to interest older readers as well. The other five books in this series worth checking out: "Night Wings" (#1), "Blood Wolf" (#2), "Alien Prey" (#4), "Dead End" (#5), and "Ghost Lake" (#6).