Escape from Grimstone Manor

Written by Matt McMann

Part of the Monsterious series

Trapped in a haunted house, three friends uncover a chilling secret that could be deadly.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings

192 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Zari and her friends, Mateo and Taylor, are thrilled to explore the haunted house ride inspired by the sinister Hezekiah Crawly. But when the ride breaks down, they're trapped overnight. Discovering a hidden crypt, they realize they might not be alone. Are the terrifying tales of Crawly's dark experiments true? As shadows close in, the trio must navigate the eerie mansion's secrets to survive the night. Will they escape the clutches of the past, or become part of its legend? The clock is ticking, and the darkness is closing in.

From the publisher

Here’s the first book in the series of terrifying tales that combine monsters + mysteries, perfect for fans of Goosebumps. “Spine-chilling and creepy!” –Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth In a mansion on a hill, lived a man no one could kill.Raised the dead with magic darkto rule the world and make his mark. Zari has always been fascinated by creepy stories about Hezekiah Crawly, the real-life inspiration behind her local amusement park’s haunted house attraction, so she’s thrilled when her friends Mateo and Taylor agree to go on the last ride of the day before the park closes. But when the ride breaks down, the three get trapped inside the haunted house for the night! As if that weren’t scary enough, the kids stumble onto a hidden staircase leading to a dark, cobwebbed crypt that doesn’t seem like part of the ride–and by the looks of it, they aren’t alone down there. Is it possible the stories about Hezekiah Crawly and his monstrous experiments are true? And if so, can Zari, Mateo and Taylor make it through the night in one piece?

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