When Mallory's parents die suddenly, she believes she is destined for a life in the orphanage; however, when her long lost Aunt Lilith arrives at the funeral, she swoops in to save the day and takes Mallory to start a new life at Carrion Castle. It is here that Mallory quickly discovers that her aunt is a fraudulent psychic conning people out of their hard-earned money. At the same time, she also admits to herself that she has always been able to see the dead; indeed, she constantly sees and talks to her dead parents. So when an evil spirit kidnaps them, Mallory has no choice but to reluctantly use her necromancy powers to help get her parents back, but this will also release the evil spirit back into the world.
There is something deliciously creepy and yet also gigglingly good about this book that makes it an irresistible read. Dark and dusty Carrion Castle makes the perfect setting for this gothic comedy that will leave you chilled and chuckling in equal measure.
Mallory is a rather reluctant necromancer who is still reeling from death of her parents, and although she can still see and talk to them, she is the only one, so when they are kidnapped, she feels powerless to do anything but save them; however that means using her new-found skills and she is most reluctant to do that. It is only with Maggoty's help that she gets through everything. And can I just say what a brilliant character Maggoty is? Trapped for eternity in his own skull, Maggoty makes the perfect skide-kick: witty and cheeky, daring but encouraging; I defy readers not to warm to him.
Mallory Vale and the Curse of Maggoty Skull is a perfectly spooky read that will delight fans of Wednesday and How Not to be a Vampire Slayer. With stunning illustrations by Pete Williamson that would make brilliant art on their own, Mallory Vale and the Curse of Maggoty Skull is a book that you really need to read. When it publishes on. The 12th September.
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