“Prolific UK author Darren Simpson has a very different take on spooky… This tense book about the latent evildoer in us all is probably one for year 6 and above.”
—Observer, Best Children’s Books for Autumn
“This is everything I could ask for from a middle-grade horror… Sophisticated, spooky, and smart.”
—Jack Mackay, author of Gloam
“This eerie work of genius proves why Darren Simpson is the king of middle-grade horror!”
—Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark
“The story was perfectly paced and packed with truly chilling moments that I won’t forget in a hurry (I will never be saying those words between two mirrors). I loved the world building, and the darkness running through it, and how Darren never patronises his young readers. He is the master of folk-horror for middle-grade, without a doubt. I really, really loved it.”
—Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood
“And as the nights start to draw in, this chilling tale is the perfect read to curl up with. I’ve been a fan of Darren Simpson’s writing since his debut and I know LYKEWISE is going to get its hooks into so many horror fans.”
—Christopher Edge, author of Escape Room
“I can’t imagine a better mid-grade chiller than Lykewise. The writing is elegant and beautifully judged, the atmosphere gloriously creepy. It’s also thoughtful and clever, stimulating the mind as well as the hair follicles on the back of your neck.”
—Anthony McGowan
“Dripping with dread, LYKEWISE had me reminiscing about the old Hammer films I loved in my youth, and the occult tales of Dennis Wheatley. If you’re in search of foggy, fen-bound frights, look no further.”
—Curtis Jobling
“Great, creepy, occasionally downright nasty, and perfect for budding horror fans. Darren Simpson is fast becoming the new king of middle-grade horror!”
—Alastair Chisholm
“Perfect for fans of the Aveline Jones series, Lykewise will leave you thinking twice before you look in the mirror.”
—Scope for Imagination
“Deliciously dark with instances of stomach-churning grossness this is a horror story not to miss. Perfect for fans of Jack Mackay, the Red Eye series and Stranger Things.”
—LoveReading