Robert Beatty lives in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives he was one of the pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the CTO and chairman ofNarrativemagazine. Visit him online at www.robert-beatty.com.
PRAISE FOR SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK "The vast estate with a
haunted past and a creepy present makes for an atmospheric setting,
and Serafina's multiple narrow escapes from her enemy are
absolutely thrilling. Serafina herself is an enchanting heroine,
brave and determined, and her attraction to the dark forest adds
another layer of suspense and mystery."--BCCB
PRAISE FOR SERAFINA AND THE TWISTED STAFF *"Beatty continues to
build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and
Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters
themselves. Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life
and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. Even better than its
predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning
to end."--Kirkus, starred review
*"From the first gripping page, the book pulses with action and
intrigue... Each character continues to surprise both one another
and readers with their emotional complexity. A captivating,
edge-of-your-seat, action-packed fantasy."--Kirkus, starred
review
"Along with empowering themes about friendship, choosing right over
wrong, and perseverance, Beatty again crafts a dark fantasy with
bone-chilling imagery, suspense, and unique supernatural
elements... This compelling continuation of the intriguing series
revisits puzzling themes, multifaceted characters, and nonstop
action, all set against the beautiful Biltmore locale in Asheville,
NC."--School Library Journal
"Rich, gothic atmosphere...With masterful storytelling, the twists
and turns will lead the reader through each strand of the author's
articulately weaved web... Beatty's poetic language and skilled use
of dialect makes for an appealing children's historical fiction
book."--Deseret News
"There's a pervasive and chilling creepiness to this third novel...
Any young readers looking for a light supernatural thrill, as well
as fans of the first two installments, will be
hooked."--Booklist
AccoladesAmazon's Best Books of 2017, Ages 9-12Books-A-Million: The
Best Kids Books of 2017, selection
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