Eddie, Adam and David have the same gift. Separated by generations, they are linked by their ability to time-travel. Using their dreams, they can appear like ghosts, wherever and whenever they want. The first is the genius who discovers dreamwalking. The second is a Haunter, a dream-terrorist, determined to change history foris own ends. The last is the novice dreamwalker who must battle to save his family, and himself, from oblivion.
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Haunters come from the illustrator of the Harry Potter books, which I find a pretty fascinating connection.
14-year-old David has dreams so vivid they seem real. In a dream, he saves his friend Eddie from a fire, which inexplicably makes Eddie turn against him. David finds out that his dreams are in fact forays into the past, where he appears like a ghost - but he's not the only one.
David is inducted into the Dreamwalkers Project, who are engaged against a rogue - Adam, the most powerful dreamwalker they've ever seen. Adam is working for the Haunters, a counter-organisation that is bent on reaping personal benefit by manipulating history. But there is something much more sinister happening, and Eddie is the key to it all. David and Adam must face off with each other to keep history running as it should, but who will win?
Haunters has a great concept, and although like any time-travel theory, it can't be looked at too closely, it holds together well enough for the purpose of the story. I was bothered by certain aspects of it, but they were (mildly) dealt with towards the end of the book - if that bit had come earlier, I could have enjoyed it more wholeheartedly.
Nevertheless, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and David's character is engaging. As other reviewers have noted, there are strong female characters (physically and emotionally) who provide a nice counterpoint from the central trio of David, Eddie and Adam. Its mood harks back to the kind of books I read when I was younger - the mysteries and discovery of secrets, the friendship and being tested, and the sense of suspense and sometimes danger. In a lot of ways, it fits into the same niche as the early Harry Potter books.
The story is self-contained and can be read as a standalone, although a sequel appears to be in the works. While it's aimed at the YA age-group, I'd easily recommend for confident readers, 9+.
14-year-old David has dreams so vivid they seem real. In a dream, he saves his friend Eddie from a fire, which inexplicably makes Eddie turn against him. David finds out that his dreams are in fact forays into the past, where he appears like a ghost - but he's not the only one.
David is inducted into the Dreamwalkers Project, who are engaged against a rogue - Adam, the most powerful dreamwalker they've ever seen. Adam is working for the Haunters, a counter-organisation that is bent on reaping personal benefit by manipulating history. But there is something much more sinister happening, and Eddie is the key to it all. David and Adam must face off with each other to keep history running as it should, but who will win?
Haunters has a great concept, and although like any time-travel theory, it can't be looked at too closely, it holds together well enough for the purpose of the story. I was bothered by certain aspects of it, but they were (mildly) dealt with towards the end of the book - if that bit had come earlier, I could have enjoyed it more wholeheartedly.
Nevertheless, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and David's character is engaging. As other reviewers have noted, there are strong female characters (physically and emotionally) who provide a nice counterpoint from the central trio of David, Eddie and Adam. Its mood harks back to the kind of books I read when I was younger - the mysteries and discovery of secrets, the friendship and being tested, and the sense of suspense and sometimes danger. In a lot of ways, it fits into the same niche as the early Harry Potter books.
The story is self-contained and can be read as a standalone, although a sequel appears to be in the works. While it's aimed at the YA age-group, I'd easily recommend for confident readers, 9+.
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This absorbing tale of Time Travellers and 'Ghosts' proved to be engrossing and a real page-turner when I read the 'Haunters' to check it out before passing it to my 10 year old grand-daughter who is really into this sort of stuff. It is extremely well told and I found it extremely difficult to put down. It stretched my imagination and I'm sure it will do the same for her. If you want to know how it finishes you will, likewise, have to read it!
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I read this before giving it to my grandchildren (11 & 10) and couldn't put it down.
10 is the lowest end of the age range for this, it's quite a sophisticated plot involving the acceptance of time travel and out of body experiences, but children raised on Dr Who will enjoy the familiar experience. The concept of having to ensure that your own future existence is guaranteed in a time travel story is a very familiar one, but it is given a new aspect here.
Set in contemporary and wartime (WWII) Britain, it's an extremely well-written tale with realistic dialogue and engaging characters.
There are a range of neat plot twists that I didn't spot coming - and the end is left slightly open, which leads to the possibility of a sequel in the future.
Nicely balanced with both heroes and heroines, this is a book that will appeal to fantasy loving boys and girls of around 10-14.
10 is the lowest end of the age range for this, it's quite a sophisticated plot involving the acceptance of time travel and out of body experiences, but children raised on Dr Who will enjoy the familiar experience. The concept of having to ensure that your own future existence is guaranteed in a time travel story is a very familiar one, but it is given a new aspect here.
Set in contemporary and wartime (WWII) Britain, it's an extremely well-written tale with realistic dialogue and engaging characters.
There are a range of neat plot twists that I didn't spot coming - and the end is left slightly open, which leads to the possibility of a sequel in the future.
Nicely balanced with both heroes and heroines, this is a book that will appeal to fantasy loving boys and girls of around 10-14.
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a very good and well written young adult.i love paranormal novels and this one is among one the best that i have read this year .. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Ms. B. E. Harris
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A Good Read.
There are people, it seems, who can walk in their dreams through time - Dreamwalkers. They appear to the viewers as ghosts. Read more
Published 13 days ago by T. Walker
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just felt flat
Ghosts, time travel and more. this book was a great read for young readers but its plot twists are almost telelgraphed and in the end its a little flat.
Published 2 months ago by K. D. Squire
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Haunters - A Great Stand a Lone - Time Travel and Ghosts
Time travel and ghosts seemed to be a great combination according to our son.
A good stand alone book that is so easy to get into and enjoy, according to son aged... Read more
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Published 3 months ago by Alessi Lover
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Paranormal Plot
The title `Haunters' suggests ghosts which are usually from the past, but the Haunters are paranormal beings from the present who time travel to the past as their dreams become... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Elliott
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Great teen read
A fast moving strory with a twist on the paranormal. Great characters and plot . Easy to read and think any teen interested in the type of book would live it
Published 8 months ago by G. Cook
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Looking forward to the next one, Mr Taylor!
Haunters by Thomas Taylor is a fabulous book and well worth reading. I love time-travel, ghosts and darker children's stories and this is definitely all of the above! Read more
Published 9 months ago by P Campbell
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Some really good ideas but....,
14 year old David Utherwise's dreams are incredibly detailed, and he regularly meets up with his dream friend Eddie. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Book Addict
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1940. London blitzed. A dangerous time for all, as the bombs rain - especially for young Eddie, frantically being tracked down by visitors from the future. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. D. L. Rees
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Time Travel & Ghosts
I thought the premise of certain young people having the ability to time travel, where ever and whenever of interest, but what makes it more interesting, is as they appear they are... Read more
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