Possessed by Kate Cann

Cann, Kate Possessed, 327 p. Point (Scholastic), February 2010. $16.99. Language: R (70+ swears, no ‘f’). Rayne is so desperate to flee her dingy London apartment that she boyfriend – far enough to hopefully break the bonds of control they have been exerting on her. But, right away, Rayne feels oppressed and is put off by the spooky surroundings. Only when she makes a few friends in the village does she feel more at home – especially when the ultra-handsome St. John seems to be paying her special attention. But the creepiness and the mystery doesn’t seem to be going away – and more amd more it seems that St. John and her new friends may be a major part of the mystery. While Possessed is interesting, it is not without its flaws – especially for older readers who are probably better acquainted with well-crafted horror fiction already. Best in a paperback, light read. HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library-Teacher.