New York Author Releases YA Suspense Novel, 'Surviving Curtis Hall: The Lure of Blood'

In this work a group of compelling teens strive for excellence in academics, sports, arts, and music; all while maintaining lifelong friendships. Tristen, Billy & Sasha's lives are made more perilous when they transfer to a new school which is filled with a fascinating array of subterranean tunnels, glyphic codes, and a labyrinth.

The socially dynamic, engaging characters, both human and supernatural, lead us down a path of intrigue while attempting to sort out their love/hate/friendship triangles.

Events spiral out of control, and a student is lost in the subterranean tunnels beneath the school's campus.

Tristen and his friends stand accused of foul play, and in an effort to make things right, he enlists Marcella's help in organizing a search party. During the perilous rescue attempt, danger threatens to not only sever the bonds of friendship of the group, but take their lives as well. They hope they can survive until graduation.

Recent Praise:
"You don't want to miss this amazing young adult thriller!"- Jessica Page,Times-News correspondent

"Star-crossed loverslacrosse player, vampirewrangle in this sprightly fantasy...Matthies crafts sharply etched, appealing characters whose struggle to survive both physically and romantically makes for an entertaining yarn." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Surviving Curtis Hall is available in both print and ebook formats.

Book Information:
Surviving Curtis Hall: The Lure of Blood
Author: L.A. Matthies
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1475952667
Published: October 2012
Pages: 256

About The Author:
L.A. Matthies worked in a career in hairdressing and cosmetology. She and her husband have three children and live in New York. Matthies divides her time between her new book and supporting her three children in achieving their academic, athletic and personal goals. Surviving Curtis Hall is her debut book.

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