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Evil Behind That Door

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When softhearted handyman Cedric O'Toole agrees to help Barry Mitchell renovate his farmhouse, he finds himself facing old fears.

Not only did Mitchell bully Cedric all through school, but his life has been troubled ever since. Now, just out of prison, he's broke and his parents have gone missing, leaving a cloud of suspicion hanging over his head. But when Barry warns him not to touch the boarded-up door in the cellar, the ever-curious Cedric can't resist. The small storage room, obviously unused in years, contains jars of preserves, barrels of dried apples and a pile of small bones. As he sets out to discover who died and how, Cedric uncovers a tale of violence, deception and abuse. And he learns just how far Barry will go to keep a tragic family secret from coming to light.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for older teen readers and adults who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!

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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2012

      Handyman Cedric "Rick" O'Toole hates working for drunken bully Barry Mitchell, but he needs the cash. Barry's family home is in gross disrepair and Barry needs to fix it up if he hopes to sell it. The problem is that Barry's parents disappeared in a snowstorm months earlier. Since Barry is an ex-con, the police are still snooping around, trying to ascertain whether he had anything to do with their disappearance. When Rick discovers a secret room in the basement, trouble follows. Perhaps Jessica Swan, the pretty constable, can help. VERDICT Fradkin successfully brings back her handyman/inventor hero in his second outing (after The Fall Guy). He might make mistakes but he stays on track to be sure justice is met. Plenty of suspense and action are packed into a short and satisfying story.

      Copyright 2012 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:570
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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