"The characters are distinctive and authentic, and Peek's descriptions of their adversaries, whether robotic or apparition, are truly creepy…A cinematic-like thriller—one sure to entertain YA readers." — BlueInk Review
"There's no shortage of excitement and thrills in the Holding the Fort series, and Ryan Peek writes with a blend of tension and humor that I love. The plot never flags, and the characters are authentic and compelling. Ethan Tate and his friends — and enemies — are sure to please readers of all ages." — Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author
After saving the world again and returning home from 1999, Ethan Tate and Team Blackwoods have enjoyed a school year without robot drama. It'''s the summer before high school, and they’re excited to reunite with Austin and Abby—now adults—at Big Woods Adventure Fun Camp.
As part of the fun, Austin and Abby plan a ghost investigation. An old lady living alone in a sprawling historical house claims to see her dead husband, though the team suspects she’s just lonely and needs some company.
But when they visit the house, and an infamous madman from the 1800s mysteriously materializes with a Bowie knife and a murderous grudge, the group must confront a new reality. That reality gets even stranger when they start seeing robotic Skulleys in the long-abandoned gold mine on the property.
Some enigmatic force is merging science and superstition, giving life to things that need to stay dead. Ethan and his team are thrust into a desperate race to discover and stop it before another Fatal Error is unleashed. Yeah…adventure fun.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
"There's no shortage of excitement and thrills in the Holding the Fort series, and Ryan Peek writes with a blend of tension and humor that I love. The plot never flags, and the characters are authentic and compelling. Ethan Tate and his friends — and enemies — are sure to please readers of all ages." — Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author
After saving the world again and returning home from 1999, Ethan Tate and Team Blackwoods have enjoyed a school year without robot drama. It'''s the summer before high school, and they’re excited to reunite with Austin and Abby—now adults—at Big Woods Adventure Fun Camp.
As part of the fun, Austin and Abby plan a ghost investigation. An old lady living alone in a sprawling historical house claims to see her dead husband, though the team suspects she’s just lonely and needs some company.
But when they visit the house, and an infamous madman from the 1800s mysteriously materializes with a Bowie knife and a murderous grudge, the group must confront a new reality. That reality gets even stranger when they start seeing robotic Skulleys in the long-abandoned gold mine on the property.
Some enigmatic force is merging science and superstition, giving life to things that need to stay dead. Ethan and his team are thrust into a desperate race to discover and stop it before another Fatal Error is unleashed. Yeah…adventure fun.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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