Terror in Shadow Canyon (Monsterious, Book 3) - by Matt McMann (Paperback)

About the Book

Twelve-year-old Tegan and his friends are stalked by mysterious beasts while out on a weeklong wilderness backpacking trip.

Book Synopsis

This series of terrifying standalone tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

"Spine-chilling and creepy!" --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1)

Twelve-year-old Tegan and his friends are excited to set out on a weeklong backpacking trip through the wilderness in Shadow Canyon, known for its vast forests and jaw-droppingly deep canyon. But after the group sets off on a little-used trail to visit a remote waterfall, they soon discover that the path markers they've been following have mysteriously disappeared, leaving them hopelessly lost.

As Tegan and his friends try to find their way back to civilization, they begin to notice strange things in the woods: small, oblong stones dotting the landscape in unexpected formations, tree roots that seem to be moving on their own, and creepy glowing eyes peering out of the shadows at night. Before long, they discover that something sinister stalks the forest--a creature with a hunger for human flesh. Can they make it out of Shadow Canyon alive?

Review Quotes

Praise for Terror in Shadow Canyon (Monsterious, Book 3):

"A strength of the series and this title in particular is the tight focus on plotting while characters also work through complex problems . . . McMann strikes a balance between suspenseful storytelling and strong characterization in another quick-moving, action-packed story with plenty of gore and terror . . . A creepy camping catastrophe that will give even the most stoic readers the shivers." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Snatcher of Raven Hollow (Monsterious, Book 2):

"Thoroughly entertaining . . . Striving middle school readers interested in mysteries or creepy horror will be particularly enthralled." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Escape from Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book One):

"Deftly explores themes such as courage and the challenges of being vulnerable with friends. There are no dull moments in this rapidly paced tale that's loaded with action . . . Frighteningly fun." --Kirkus Reviews

"Adventure with Goosebumps vibes . . . A horror-tinged thriller that's more rollicking than revolting." --Publishers Weekly

"Spine-chilling twists and turns and a creepy mystery to unravel. Grab a flashlight--this will have you up reading way too late!"--Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series

"A roller coaster of jolts, twists, thrills, and nightmarish creatures creeping out from the shadows. What a wild ride! --Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Children sequence

"A fast-paced thrill ride of a book, crawling with haunts and horrors at every turn. Enter if you dare! --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles

"Take my advice and read Monsterious. It's fun and terrifying!" --James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of Story Thieves

"Delicious, creepy, scary fun!" --Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor author of A Tale Dark and Grimm

"Scream. Laugh. Repeat." --James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of the City Spies series

"Filled with humor, heart, and creeps galore. An absolute delight from beginning to end!" --Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals series

"Irresistibly fun, monstrously clever, and laced with heart. I couldn't put it down!" --Lindsay Currie, author of Scritch Scratch

"Goosebumps with a splash of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. A perfect blend of horror and humor." --Lorien Lawrence, author of the Fright Watch series

About the Author

As a professional musician, Matt McMann played an NFL stadium, a cruise ship, and the International Twins Convention. Now he writes the kind of spooky mystery adventure books he loved as a kid. He's hiked the Pacific Northwest, cruised Loch Ness, and chased a ghost on a mountain. While he missed Bigfoot and Nessie, he caught the ghost. He enjoys brainstorming new books with his wife, New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann, viewing his son Kilian McMann's artwork, and watching his daughter, actor Kennedy McMann, on television. Visit him online at mattmcmann.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @matt_mcmann.