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The Doom of the Haunted Opera

By John Bellairs and Brad Strickland

Adjectives

eerie suspenseful mysterious thrilling

Genres

Fantasy Mystery Horror/Spooky

Synopsis

Lewis Barnavelt and Rose Rita Pottinger stumble upon an unpublished opera score titled "The Day of Doom" in an abandoned theatre. Unaware of its dark power, they share it with their music teacher, who praises it as a masterpiece. However, the sinister Henry Vanderhelm, grandson of the composer, arrives with a malevolent plan to use the opera to raise the dead and enslave the world. As a mysterious fog traps the townspeople, Lewis and Rose Rita must thwart Vanderhelm's nefarious scheme.

About the author

John Bellairs was a talented author from America who loved writing exciting mystery and adventure stories, often with a magical twist. He is best known for his book 'The House with a Clock in Its Walls', which has delighted readers with its spooky secrets and clever characters. John hoped his stories would inspire young imaginations everywhere.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2020

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