The Dreadful Fate of Jonathan York

Written by Kory Merritt

Stranded in a sinister land, a man faces monsters and dark secrets.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 361 ratings

128 pages· 12,471 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Jonathan York's mundane life spirals into chaos when he's stranded in a sinister forest. With eerie companions, he confronts ghoulish thieves, swamp monsters, and a necromancer's dark plot. Can he survive the chilling adventure and uncover the forest's secrets, or will he become another victim of its horrors? Dive into a vividly illustrated tale where every shadow hides a new danger.

From the publisher

Discover the horrible fate of Jonathan York as he sets out on his journey through a spooky forest with an alarming party of travelmates! “…[a] hair-raising tribute to the life-changing power of stories . . . Merritt shows both a knack for evocative phrasing … and a deft hand at crafting flamboyantly icky monsters in creepy settings.”–Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review Jonathan York has led a boring life - a pointless degree from the community college, a lackluster job at the General Store, and never any desire for something more exciting. But when fate leaves him stranded in a sinister land, he finds himself seeking an adventure of his own. Along the way he encounters ghoulish thieves, ravenous swamp monsters, a dastardly ice cream conspiracy, and a necromancer bent on human sacrifice. In this beautifully illustrated, four-color novel, Jonathan York’s life takes a decidedly spooky turn!

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