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September 18, 2017 //

The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding $50 Visa Gift Card #Giveaway

Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a copy, and for providing a prize pack!

Have you heard of  The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding  by Alexandra Bracken.  Released just a few weeks ago, it is the perfect book for ages 9+.

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About the Book

“I would say it’s a pleasure to meet thee, Prosperity Oceanus Redding, but truly, I only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness….”

 

Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history—that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. Turns out Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude. And, weirdly enough, eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.

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The fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.  With only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm, Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract. Yeah, Prosper will take his afterlife without a side of eternal servitude, thanks. But with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, it seems like Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.

 

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Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host…

 

Want to learn more? You can read the first two chapters on Disney.com!

 

 

Alexandra Bracken headshot

 

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.  Can you ever fully right a wrong, ever truly escape your history? Or will Prosper and Alastor be doomed to repeat it?

Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. Born and raised in Arizona, she moved East to study history and English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. After working in publishing for several years, Alex now writes full-time and can be found hard at work on her next novel in a charming little apartment that’s perpetually overflowing with books. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.

 

My 11 year old is in the middle of reading it now and has been enjoying the the darkness surrounding Prosper.

 

Open book on wood table

 

We would love for you to enjoy The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding! 

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One (1) winner receives:

  • The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding;
  • $50 Visa gift card for a wickedly fun purchase;
  • PLUS spellbinding merchandise including “Witches Brew” hot cocoa; witch-broom pen set; and trick-or-treating tote!

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Comments

  1. Tracy Robertson says

    September 18, 2017 at 1:22 am

    The main character knows the family history of the Redding’s going back many generations. I like that in a book!

  2. shelly peterson says

    September 18, 2017 at 1:30 am

    I learned that the fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him. 

  3. Kristen J. says

    September 18, 2017 at 2:00 am

    Prosper and his family are going to be hunted by a demon on a mission, to put it simply. Sounds like a great book for my niece. 🙂

  4. Cindy says

    September 18, 2017 at 2:34 am

    I learned that eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.

  5. Lisa Brown says

    September 18, 2017 at 2:53 am

    I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history.

  6. Janet W. says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:19 am

    I learned that Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.

  7. Anne Perry says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:14 am

    malefactor’s control over his body

  8. susan smoaks says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Nell is a witch in training. i am excited about this story it sounds fascinating.

  9. Em Mahr says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I learned that this sounds like a great book! Also, I learned that this book is about banishing Alastor back to the demon realm

  10. mami2jcn says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:43 am

    I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  11. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:56 am

    I learned that Prosper is fighting against a demon who is trying to trick him into a contract.

  12. Madonna says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:59 am

    I learned that Prosper has a demon inside of him

  13. Nancy says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:59 am

    From your review, I learned that you can read the first two chapters of this book at Disney.com.

  14. Jennifer Rote says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I learned that Prosper is an unwilling host to a fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract.

  15. Stephanie Phelps says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:20 am

    Alastor a demon is using Prosper as a host to torture him and destroy his family!

  16. Lauren says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:24 am

    I learned that it talks about whether history has to repeat itself.

  17. elizabeth miller says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I learned that the malefactor gets stronger control every night. This really sounds like a book my daughter would LOVE.

  18. Julie Lundstrom says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:32 am

    I learned she is a New York Best Selling author and working on her next book. I think my daughter would enjoy this book.

  19. Kim Henrichs says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:39 am

    The fiend has a long lost uncle Barnabas…

  20. Kristin C says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:53 am

    I learned that the main character has a demon inside him.

  21. Ellie Wright says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Prosper has a long lost uncle Barnabas and his daughter, Nell who is a witch in training.

  22. Julie Wood says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:56 am

    I learned from this post that eight-hundred-year-old Alastor isn’t exactly the forgiving type.

  23. Darlene Owen says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:13 am

    I learned that this book is even good for an eleven year old to read.

  24. Erika W. says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:28 am

    I learned that thanks to Prosper’s great great great something grandfather, Prosper is possessed by a demon. I like seeing the author and learning about her too.

  25. D Schmidt says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:28 am

    I learned that Prosper comes from a very fascinating family and has just discovered his own uniqeness.

  26. latanya says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude

  27. Jennifer Bellotti says

    September 18, 2017 at 10:14 am

    I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him.

  28. Elena says

    September 18, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I learned that Prosper has the demon living inside him

  29. Jeanna says

    September 18, 2017 at 10:51 am

    I learned that Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author!

  30. Tara Pittman says

    September 18, 2017 at 11:05 am

    That it is a book of mystery

  31. Steph says

    September 18, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Its a book about a kid named Prosper and the story is about trying to right a wrong and trying to escape your history.

  32. Sara Zielinski says

    September 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I learned that Prosper is fighting against a demon who is trying to trick him into a contract.

  33. Kristen says

    September 18, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I learned that it’s for ages 9 and up.

  34. Cheryl says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    I learned that “The fiend [Alastor] has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.”

  35. Birdie Skolfield says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    I learned that the author Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  36. Richard Brandt says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    I learned the fiend was betrayed by the very family whose success he ensured. Hey! If you wrong him, will he not seek revenge?

  37. bill norris says

    September 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Your 11 year old is in the middle of reading it now and has been enjoying the the darkness surrounding Prosper.

  38. Cynthia R says

    September 18, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    I learned about some of the characters such as Prosper, Barnabas, Nell, and Alastor

  39. KENNETH OHL says

    September 18, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    I learned that it is for ages 9 and up

  40. Sharon says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.

  41. Nannypanpan says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    Learned there is a demon living inside him

  42. HS says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  43. John Smith says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    “What did you learn about The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding in the post?” I learned the book has demon named Alastor.

  44. Cheryl B says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    I learned that it sounds like a suspenseful novel.

  45. carol clark says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Alastor is a demon is what i learned

  46. kelly tupick says

    September 19, 2017 at 5:21 am

    I learned that the demon is using Prosper as a host and that this is about betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.

  47. Angela Williams says

    September 19, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  48. Elle says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:04 am

    I learned that the author is a New York Times Best Selling Author.

  49. Gina M says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:42 am

    I learned I can read the first two chapters on disney publishing’s site!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  50. Kelly D says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:57 am

    I learned that Prosper learned that he has a demon living inside him.

  51. Edye says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:24 am

    I learned the author is a new york times best seller!

  52. Katie Bellamy says

    September 19, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Sounds like a good book!

  53. BusyWorkingMama says

    September 19, 2017 at 11:21 am

    I learned that it is based on a story of betrayal.

  54. Dana Rodriguez says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    I learned Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  55. Betsy Barnes says

    September 19, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I learned with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.

  56. Candice says

    September 19, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    This looks like a great book for young adults. I would love to share this with my niece.

  57. Jessica To says

    September 19, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    I learned that the author went to William and Mary College which is not far from me!

  58. Jackie says

    September 19, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I learned that the author studied English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.

  59. heather says

    September 19, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    I learned that the author is a New York Times bestseller.

  60. heather says

    September 19, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    follow on youtube as sissybella07@gmail.com

  61. Mita says

    September 19, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I learned that Prosper has the demon living inside him

  62. tiffany cheung says

    September 19, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    I am already captivated by reading the first couple of pages! Can’t wait to get the whole book and read it! Love that you can make pumpkin leaves by frying them and dunking them in honey, maple syrup, or chocolate and then sliding a stick through a line of them to munch on!!! Such a cool fact!

  63. Natalie says

    September 19, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I learned that Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. I also learned that Barnabas is Prosper’s uncle.

  64. Susan Smith says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him.

  65. jeremy mclaughlin says

    September 19, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Learned that Prosper has a demon inside of him.

  66. Chrissy says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    I learned that it is set in Massachsetts!

  67. Karen Propes says

    September 19, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, Sounds like an exciting book.

  68. Sarah L says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:17 am

    The malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night
    Thanks for the contest.

  69. tracey johnson says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I learned that she wrote The Darkest Minds

  70. Sarah Hayes says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    I learned its about a kid named Prosper that learns he has a demon inside of himself

  71. Lesley F says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    I learned that Nell is a witch-in-training

  72. Jillian Too says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.

  73. Seyma Shabbir says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    It sounds like an awesome supernatural story. I love horror, fantasy, and supernatural so it is perfect for me.

  74. Samantha Wagner says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    There is a long lost uncle Barnabas.

  75. Amber Hites says

    September 21, 2017 at 12:02 am

    There is a witch-in-training that will help him.

  76. Barrie says

    September 21, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Prosper thinks he’s unexceptional till he finds out he has a demon inside him. Wow, I bet that takes the cake!

  77. Holly Thomas says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:01 am

    Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series is something I learned.

  78. Ken c says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Alastor is growing stronger each day and prosper has hope in a witch in training, sounds fun.

  79. DealinDiva says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    With the help of uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, witch in training, Prosper has a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor.

  80. Pamela Gurganus says

    September 22, 2017 at 12:52 am

    I learned it’s a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.

  81. Allison Swain says

    September 22, 2017 at 1:31 am

    I learned about the main character having a demon inside him. Thank you for the chance to win!

  82. Laurie Nykaza says

    September 22, 2017 at 2:42 am

    Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history—that is, until he discovers the demon living inside him. This is my kind of story love to read this book.

  83. Peter G says

    September 22, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series. I love all things Disney.

  84. jennifer cervantes says

    September 22, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    I learned that it is for ages 9 and up and my daughters most likely will love this book.

  85. Jeri Bergstrom says

    September 22, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    Prosper has a chance to get away from Alastor!

  86. paige chandler says

    September 22, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I learned this is a tale of betrayal and revenge!

  87. Margaret Smith says

    September 22, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    I learned that Prosper is playing unwilling host to the fiend, who delights in tormenting him with nasty insults and constant attempts to trick him into a contract. Sounds like a great suspenseful book. My kids would really like this book.

  88. Sandra says

    September 22, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    That it sounds like Prosper is going to succeed at his goal.

  89. Melissa says

    September 22, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family.

  90. Kristen Benson says

    September 22, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    I learned that Prosper is a person’s name, and he has a demon inside of him.

  91. Azeem Isaahaque says

    September 23, 2017 at 12:22 am

    I read it and got to know that fiend has reawakened with the sole purpose of destroying those in the family whose success he ensured and who then ultimately betrayed him

  92. Adrienne Gordon says

    September 23, 2017 at 6:50 am

    I learned Neil is a witch in training.

  93. Ashley C says

    September 23, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I learned that they only have days to banish Alastor back to the demon realm!

  94. Cynthia C says

    September 23, 2017 at 8:46 am

    I learned that Prosper has a malefactor controlling him.

  95. Richard Hicks says

    September 23, 2017 at 10:04 am

    I learned that is for ages 9+ and that Prosper has a demon inside of him

  96. Lori Walker says

    September 23, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I learned that it’s for young adults.

  97. Debbi Wellenstein says

    September 23, 2017 at 11:55 am

    Alexandra Bracken was born and raised in Arizona.

  98. Lissa Crane says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I learned the whole story line, who Prosper is and that Prosper’s great, great, great, great grandfather made and then broke a contract with a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude.

  99. Leanne A Miller says

    September 23, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I learned about the plot of the story, but something else grabbed my attention. There seems to be an underlined metaphor throughout the pages. It states “Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather” broke a deal and now he is cursed with a demon inside him. Could this represent the evil side of human nature within ourselves we all have to fight? Or perhaps a thrilling way to retell the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, though obviously taking its own unique spin off. I would love the chance to read this book and take a closer look at it and learn more!

  100. hannah says

    September 23, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    I learned that ……… Little does Prosper know, the malefactor’s control over his body grows stronger with each passing night and there’s a lot Alastor isn’t telling his dim-witted (but admittedly strong-willed) human host

  101. Michelle C says

    September 23, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    I learned that this book is a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.

  102. Rosalee Jacklin says

    September 23, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    There is a demon inside of Prosper! And there are many past hurts that date back generations!

  103. Leela says

    September 24, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Alexandra Bracken is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds series.

  104. Letessha says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:18 am

    I learned something new. From #1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken comes a tale of betrayal and revenge, of old hurts passed down from generation to generation.

  105. Tina W says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:20 am

    It sounds like an interesting tale for a young adult novel. I’ll enjoy reading it with my niece.

  106. Jerry Marquardt says

    September 24, 2017 at 5:20 am

    I learned about what history is about to reveal.

  107. Ashley turicik says

    September 24, 2017 at 8:51 am

    I learned that Alastor is 800 years old

  108. Robin Abrams says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I learned that it is the perfect book for ages 9+.

  109. robyn paris says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:58 am

    I learned how the main character has a demon in them.

  110. Darlene W says

    September 24, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I learned ;that the author was Alexandra Bracken

  111. Kim Avery says

    September 24, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    I learned he only has eight days to banish Alabaster back to the demon realm.

  112. Denise Sachs says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I learned that Prosper and his family are going to be hunted by a demon on a mission.

  113. Deborah W. says

    September 24, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I learned that this is a very scary book about demon possession and family history.

  114. Michelle Donovan says

    September 24, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    I learned that Prosper needs to to break the curse and banish Alastor

  115. Vickie says

    September 24, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Nice.
    Sounds like I’d enjoy this book too.
    Ms. Alexandra attended Williams and Mary college!
    Her small quaint apartment is overflowing with books.
    Sounds like my small 1/1 condo here in s. Florida

  116. heather s says

    September 25, 2017 at 2:07 am

    Prosper has a demon inside of him.

  117. Theresa Jenkins says

    September 25, 2017 at 2:20 am

    That it is the perfect book for ages 9+… and that my granddaughter and I would both love to read it

  118. valerie says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history.

  119. Dandi D says

    September 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    This sounds like a book that my niece would love to read, but I wouldn’t let my younger kids read it yet.

  120. amanda whitley says

    September 25, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    i learned it is about witches and demons and assuming by the picture it takes place in MA which happens to be my state!!

  121. Minta Boggs says

    September 25, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I learned it’s based on betrayal and prosper is trying to trick his friend into signing a contract!

  122. Cheryl Chervitz says

    September 25, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I learned that Prosper is possessed by a demon.

  123. Tabathia B says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    I learned that Prosper has to break a curse or he will have to live with a demon.

  124. Keri justice says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I learned that the main character has a demon and his daughter is a witch in training is trying to help him rid it out of his body! It’s also for ages 9+. Sounds like a great book that my oldest 2 kids would enjoy.

  125. Kayley says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I learned that the main character is called Prosper (short for Prosperity).

  126. Regina Elliott says

    September 26, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    I am excited to read more about Nell who is a witch in training

  127. Starla says

    September 26, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    This sounds so awesome! Nell, his daughter, who is also a witch in training will be helping rid of Alastor as well!

  128. Terry says

    September 26, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I learned that Alexandra Bracken is a New York Times best-selling author who was born and raised in Arizon then moved to Virginia to study English.

  129. Daniel M says

    September 26, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    learned she’s a #1 New York Times best-selling author

  130. aaron reck says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    So much intrigue.
    The fiend has reawakened with one purpose–to destroy the family whose success he ensured and who then betrayed him.

    Wow. What a story that would be.

  131. Debra Zarkivach says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    I bet another great book from Alexandra Bracken. I Love the cover.

  132. Anita Duvall says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    I learned that Prosper only has days to survive. His daughter is one of a few to help him.

  133. Caitlin says

    September 27, 2017 at 2:56 am

    Prosper Redding has a demon living inside of him. I can imagine the kids staying up all night to read this.

  134. Patricia Dawson says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Looks like the perfect book for the season coming upon us to read out by a campfire.

  135. Lagean Ellis says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    I love the ‘evil inside’ and the battle of the two. I have a niece that would really enjoy this.
    Also, loved that it’s on Disney.com

    ubrewme@yahoo.com

  136. Anita Jude says

    September 27, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    I learn with the help of his long-lost uncle, Barnabas, and his daughter, Nell, a witch-in-training, it seems like Prosper has at least a fighting chance of ridding himself of Alastor before the demon escapes and wreaks havoc on his family

  137. beth shepherd says

    September 27, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    I learned that Prosper has a demon inside..creepy!! Thank you

  138. Kelsey vinson says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    That prosper has a demon inside of him

  139. Richelle leffler says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    I learned prosper has a demon living inside of him that grows stronger everyday.

  140. Gina Blades says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    800-year-old Alastor isn’t the forgiving type.

  141. Chris L says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:07 am

    Prosper is possessed by demon

  142. Rhonda Fuller says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:18 am

    I learned this is a mystery and one i would like to read

  143. Amy Baker says

    September 28, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    I learned the author is a New York Times best selling writer and that if your 11 year old is enjoying it my niece probably would too! On the Christmas list it goes! Thanks!

  144. Jessie Redding says

    September 28, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Looks like it’s for ages 9 and up and touches on right/wrong as well as moving forward.

  145. rickel bart says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Alastar is growing more and more powerful but he has two helpers who can free him

  146. Lupe Torres says

    September 28, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    There’s a demon inside of Prosper! Yikes cast that demon out with God’s almighty light!

  147. Becky Kinard says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:07 am

    I learned that a demon is expecting eternal servitude from Prosper . This sounds like a good book.

  148. Marty Crosson says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:29 am

    I learned that it sounds like a good book for the Halloween season. You said your 11yo is reading it. What is the youngest age you’d recommend it for, i.e. how scary is it really?

  149. Lauren Becker says

    September 29, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    I learned that Prosper’s ancestor made some sort of deal with a demon!

  150. Kathy Pease says

    September 29, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    Prosper’s great-great-great-great-great-something grandfather made—and then broke—a contract with a malefactor, a demon who exchanges fortune for eternal servitude.

  151. Ed says

    September 29, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding.

  152. Brandy Schwartz says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I learned that Alastor is an 800 year old fiend who was betrayed by the Redding family and is looking for revenge.

  153. Tracy Shafer says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    I learned that his daughter Nell is a witch in training.

  154. Erica B. says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    The author went to college in VA.

  155. Anne Higgins says

    September 30, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Nell is a witch in training – so much good stuff that are great teasers!

  156. Debra Holloway says

    September 30, 2017 at 1:53 am

    I learned that Prosper is one evil man, with his own demons.

  157. Erin M says

    September 30, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I learned that it’s a story about revenge.

  158. Angela Thorpe says

    September 30, 2017 at 11:41 am

    The main character knows the family history of the Redding’s going back many generations

  159. jodi hassel says

    September 30, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Nell is a witch in training

  160. clynsg says

    September 30, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I learned that it doesn’t pay to break a contract with a demon.

  161. Jenny Q. says

    September 30, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    The storyline sounds like one that would be intriguing for my daughter. My daughter would like the character in the story named Nell (training to be a witch).

  162. stella methvin says

    September 30, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    I learned that is sounds like and interesting and entertaining read me AND my daughter will enjoy

  163. Julie Waldron says

    September 30, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I learned that the malefactor’s control over Prosper’s body grows stronger with each passing night.

  164. Courtney h says

    September 30, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    The main character is afflicted with a demon

  165. Breanne says

    September 30, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    I learned that Prosper only has days to break the curse.

  166. Bryan Vice says

    September 30, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I learned a little bit about the characters Prosper & Barnabas From the reviews seems like a good read

  167. Tara Liebing says

    September 30, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    I learned Prosper only days to break the curse and banish Alastor back to the demon realm.

  168. Sand says

    September 30, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    I learned that Alexandra Bracken studied history and English at the College of William & Mary in Virginia.

  169. Stephanie Liske says

    October 1, 2017 at 1:07 am

    I learned that it’s a suspense.

  170. Tammy Shelton says

    October 2, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    That it’s spooky and my Grands love books like this. So do I!

  171. Michelle C says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/status/914829594921984001

  172. Mmom says

    October 3, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I learned that they only have days to banish Alastor back to the demon realm!

  173. Jessica Whitehouse says

    October 5, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    My older son likes the Harry Potter series, soI think he would really enjoy this book as well.

  174. Vg says

    October 6, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    I learned that is a book that is right up my alley! Would love reading it!

  175. Enrique Herrera says

    October 6, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    It’s a supernatural read waiting to be dove into!

  176. Susan Christy says

    October 7, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    I learned that Alexandra Bracken is a #1 New York Times bestselling author!

  177. nyx says

    October 9, 2017 at 4:03 am

    the book is awesome

  178. Zoey says

    October 9, 2017 at 4:06 am

    I learned that Prosper has a demon living inside of him.

  179. DeAnna Keller says

    October 9, 2017 at 7:04 am

    I learned Prosper has a long lost uncle Barnabas and his daughter, Nell, who is a witch in training.

  180. Kimberly Harrison says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:44 am

    The main character of the novel has a demon inside of them.

  181. Teresa A Thompson says

    October 14, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I learned it is a supernatural book.

  182. Breanna Pollard says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:23 am

    I LEARNED ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTERS.

  183. Julie Terry says

    October 15, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    I learned that it is a great suspense book with lots of great characters.

  184. sarah mayer says

    October 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    The main character of the novel has a demon inside of them.

  185. Elicia p says

    October 15, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    I learned that I love fables and this one seems up my alley (what caught me was his great x’s whatever number., broke a contract!).

  186. Kayla Klontz says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I learned that Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family history

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My mom also came with us. We started talking and I think it was almost 40 years ago that she took us to visit Santa at Macys. I was so happy to visit Santa with her and my youngest for a three generation experience.

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