The Devouring

by Simon Holt

Summary: Reggie works at a used book store, and finds a mysterious hand-written journal in a new shipment. Without telling her boss, she takes it home. What she reads describes a young girl's experiences with entities she calls "Vours," who steal souls on the night of the Winter Solstice, from anyone who is afraid. Reggie and her friend Aaron don't take the story seriously, and in an attempt to have a little fun, accidentally summon the Vours, who possess her little brother. Can they save this innocent little boy, or will the Vours have his soul forever?

My thoughts: A truly scary story. I had to stop reading it a couple of times and turn something happy on tv so I could sleep! If you like horror books and movies, you have to try this one!