Description: Maya and her best friends' final Caribbean boat trip before graduation takes a dark turn when they are stranded on a mysterious island, and after one friend is found dead, they must confront dark secrets, betrayals, and the rumored supernatural forces tied to the island.
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★"Dass' masterful tale of friendship and self-discovery takes readers on an emotional roller coaster that's steeped in Caribbean folklore. The strong pacing and well-developed relationships among the protagonists will keep the pages turning even as secrets and dangers come to light. A gripping, heart-wrenching story about friendship, family, fear, and the monsters we carry with us."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An excellent choice for readers of vampire myths and folklore looking for a creative and new take that centers Black Caribbean teen girls."
--School Library Journal "A gripping story full of complicated characters with secrets as deep as the ocean itself. Between the palpable paranoia, supernatural superstition, and viscerally tense friendship
drama, this chilling thriller is guaranteed to pull you in and under."
--Jade Adia, award-winning author of There Goes the Neighborhood "Both a riveting supernatural thriller and a touching exploration of friendship and family. It Lurks in the Night draws on Caribbean folklore for its sinister creature while simultaneously diving into the sort of horror that is uniquely human--and no less terrifying."
--Liselle Sambury, author of Blood Like Magic and Delicious Monsters "It Lurks in the Night sinks its razor-sharp fangs into your imagination and endures long after you've turned the final page. Sarah Dass has crafted a stunning story that haunts you in the best way possible."
--Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, authors of The Summer I Ate the Rich