Product Description

The first book in the Darkest Powers trilogy - a brand new series by bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. All Chloe Saunders wants is a life like any normal teenager - the chance to get through school, make friends, and maybe meet a boy. But when she starts seeing ghosts, she knows that life will never be normal again. Soon ghosts are everywhere, demanding her attention. When Chloe finally breaks down, she's admitted to a group home for disturbed kids. At first Lyle House seems okay, but as she gets to know the other patients - charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek; obnoxious Tori; and Rae, who has a 'thing' for fire - Chloe begins to realise that something strange and sinister binds them all together, and it isn't your usual 'problem kid' behaviour. And they're about to discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home, either ...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7709 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
'Action, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance--.Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. You'll be desperate for a sequel.' Melissa Marr, author of WICKED LOVELY

About the Author
Kelley Armstrong lives in Ontario with her husband and two children.

Customer Reviews

Excellent addition to the Otherworld series
Initially, the story of Chloe Saunders unfolds as that of a teenager with the ability to see ghosts. Having read all the other Otherworld books, I did wonder initially how this book fitted in with the others.

At the same time, I was thinking that various incidents pointed to similarities with well-known characters from the other books. Were some of these kids half-demons? Then Chloe is introduced to the word 'necromancer', and the story snowballs from there.

As with all her other books, this one is well-written, with a good plot. Certainly, I did not guess who the 'bad guy' would actually turn out to be, and I won't ruin the story by spilling that little gem of information.

Can't wait for the other two books in this trilogy.

Being summoned was never more fun
The Summoning is an excellent addition to the Kelley Armstrong powerhouse and fans will not be disappointed. I finished the book in almost a single sitting and had to be prised from the house to go to the shops or would have spent all day in the chair. How much bigger a recommendation can I give you?

Chloe is a disturbed and at times disturbing teenager who often seems older than her years yet retains an innocence that makes her absolutely charming. This is her story and boy does it herald an excellent series if the opening is anything to go by.

Buy this book and enjoy that 'star in the sky' moment that heralds another great series to be anticipated and enjoyed!

The younger years of the `Women Of The Otherworld' characters.
I've read & loved every book Kelley Armstrong has wrote to date, so naturally I had to have her first young adult novel as well. It's a great book for adult fans to get a glimpse into how the younger years of `Women Of The Otherworld' characters might have been. I especially love the character Jamie Vegas, so needless to say, I love this.


15 year old Chloe Saunders wakes up one day & starts to see dead people. Yep, just like that. Of course, everyone thinks she's nuts, so she's sent to `recover from her breakdown' at Lyle House, a home for mentally disturbed teens. She's soon diagnosed as a schizophrenic, but we know better. She is a necromancer.
Soon it becomes clear that the other patients aren't what they seem either... What's going on with Lyle House?


`Young adult novel'. That phrase did make me nervous. I was half expecting to read about Daddy issues, the latest fashion & cute boys, but I can thankfully confirm that isn't the case here. Chloe - the narrator - is not spoiled, whiny or controlled by her hormones. When she is in arguments she think about how she's coming across before answering, she doesn't avenge someone when she has cause to & she says boys are low on her list of concerns. She doesn't make my blood pressure shoot up to a dangerous level.