{"product_id":"scorpion-shards-9781442451148","title":"Scorpion Shards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScorpion Shards - Star Shards Chronicles Book 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova sixteen light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. Only by finding one another will the six ever be strong enough to defeat these mysterious forces that, bit by bit, are devouring their souls from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Book Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed author Neal Shusterman combines personal quest, horror, and science fiction into an absorbing exploration of good and evil, guilt, forgiveness and personal responsibility in this thrilling start to a riveting trilogy. This supernatural thriller follows six teenagers as they navigate their terrifying abilities while searching for answers about their afflictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For Readers Who Love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupernatural fiction with psychological depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven horror narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience fiction elements blended with paranormal themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing-of-age stories with dark twists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-book series with interconnected characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScorpion Shards launches The Star Shards Chronicles, a trilogy that explores the intersection of supernatural horror and science fiction. Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1995, this paperback edition brings the story to a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShusterman, Neal:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Neal Shusterman is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind dystology, the Skinjacker trilogy, \u003ci\u003eDownsiders\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChallenger Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the National Book Award. \u003ci\u003eScythe\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in his latest series, Arc of a Scythe, is a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows. Neal is the father of four, all of whom are talented writers and artists themselves. Visit Neal at StoryMan.com and Facebook.com\/NealShusterman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680917000466,"sku":"9781442451148","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_77d38843-89fd-4851-b122-6ba20726869c.jpg?v=1733945833","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/scorpion-shards-9781442451148","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}