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Crystal Lake Publishing Celebrates the focus back to Scareville with Play With Caution by John Ward
The newest installment in the Scareville series delivers thrills, mystery, and supernatural adventure for middle-grade readers.
Crystal Lake Publishing is delighted to announce the release of Scareville Play With Caution, the newest installment by acclaimed author John Ward. Packed with mystery, adventure, humor, and just the right amount of spooky excitement, Scareville Play With Caution continues the series’ tradition of captivating middle-grade readers with unforgettable stories and larger-than-life imagination.
In Scareville Play With Caution, strange things have a way of becoming everyday occurrences. What begins as a seemingly harmless game quickly spirals into something much more mysterious, challenging a group of young friends to unravel secrets, face unexpected dangers, and discover the true meaning of courage and teamwork.
With fast-paced storytelling and relatable characters, Scareville Play With Caution invites readers into a world where curiosity opens the door to incredible adventures and where even the most ordinary moments can take a surprising turn.
“Scareville has always been about putting young characters into extraordinary situations and watching them navigate challenges with bravery, friendship, and determination,” said author John Ward. “Play With Caution continues that tradition while delivering plenty of twists, surprises, and spooky fun along the way.
Beloved by young readers and families alike, the Scareville series has become a favorite for those who enjoy exciting mysteries, supernatural adventures, and stories that capture the wonder and uncertainty of growing up.
“John Ward has created a remarkable series that encourages imagination while providing engaging, age-appropriate thrills,” said a representative from Crystal Lake Publishing. “Play With Caution is another exciting chapter in the Scareville universe and is sure to delight both longtime fans and newcomers to the series.”
Ideal for readers who enjoy spooky adventures in the spirit of Goosebumps, The Last Kids on Earth, and Eerie Elementary, Play With Caution offers an entertaining blend of suspense, friendship, and mystery that will keep readers turning pages.
About John Ward:
John Ward is a horror author hailing from Northeast Ohio. He has been enamored with horror stories and films since he was a young age – sparked by his fascination with the Goosebumps books. In 2023, John decided to break into the horror industry by writing his very own middle grade horror series, Scareville! He wanted to bring back fun, exciting, yet spooky stories for young readers of the modern age, while also serving up nostalgia for the adult readers as well.
John loves writing horror for everyone and inspiring today’s young readers. Recently, John has dipped his toes into the world of adult horror, completing several short stories for anthologies, a full-length novel – A Blackened Heart, A Blackened Soul – and has also recently completed his second novel, An Unforgiving Nature. More works will be on the way for both Scareville and his adult horror reads.
About Crystal Lake Publishing
Crystal Lake Publishing is an award-winning independent publisher specializing in horror, dark fiction, suspense, thriller, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Since its founding, Crystal Lake Publishing has built a reputation for producing compelling stories that captivate readers around the world. [amazon.com]
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