Under the Overtree

by James A. Moore

Book Overview

The girl of his dreams is his for the taking, the kids who bullied him are going away one by one, and even his worst enemies are seeing him in a different light. Every hope, every wish that Mark... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843951109
• ISBN13: 9780843951103
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.0" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

An exciting read!!!

Have you ever read a book that was written so well, so detailed, that it played out in your mind like a movie? I mean you could just picture everthing and everyone like you were there. That is this book. Only because I have 2 kids and had to eat and sleep did I put this book down! I am an avid reader, and very few authors capture me, John Saul being at the top of my list, but this book definately rated a recomended reading from me! I look forward to reading more works by Mr.Moore.

Incredibly imaginative chiller

James Moore gives us a powerful story involving the adage of getting what you wish for and follows it down a course of wonder, violence, horror and magic. The prose is sharp and clear, with a narrative voice that will rock your socks off. His imagination is unique and the novel goes so far as to work as a fable of sorts. There are several messages to be found within the novel's pages. Just look for yourself!

Chilling and thrilling

Jim Moore is an excellent writer with the ability to not only make characters and situations leap off the page, but cause a reader to dive into a book from start to finish. I devoured this book during a long flight home and even mentioned to the complete stranger sitting next to me, who admired the book's cover, what a wonderful title this was.

Sleepless Nights

Mr.Moore owes me for several nights sleep. First, for those when I couldn't put the book down while I was reading it. Then for those after I finished it and still couldn't stop thinking about it. If you ever experienced being the new kid in town this book will awaken old memories, many of which will make you cringe. The only difference is that you weren't capable of supernatural vengance, and for that you should be grateful. "Under the Overtree" takes the tired old adage about being careful what you wish for and gives it a couple of sharp twists. I strongly recommend this book to any horror fan who has a couple of nights sleep he or she doesn't mind losing.

Jim Moore is the most talented writer in the genre to date.

Meisha Merlin is a publisher to keep your eyes on. Every bookthat I've received from them has been of the highest quality. Icannot find words enough to express my excitement at receiving ARCs of such obviously high standards. Though once I'd started reading, Under The Overtree, I wasn't positive that I would like it. It seemed to be a mediocre tale told often of a nerdy kid, new in town, and all the baloney that he endures. Upon further reading, it became ever so much more with complexity upon complexity. Though listed as a tale of dark fantasy it could be a horror story to chill your bones when your home is dark and you are not quite sure just what is making that noise under the bed. On the surface, but only on the surface, it is indeed the standard tale of a nerd who is new in town and all that normally accompanies such a story. Mark Howell, the nerd of which I speak, has endured much in his life. James Moore is perhaps the most talented writer of this genre to date.END