"Bryans storebror Adam försvann spårlöst för fem år sedan när de lekte Djävulens fotspår i skogen. Bara Bryan vet hur han försvann, att det var Mörkermannen som tog honom. Något ondskefullt lurar i den lilla staden, något som jagar barnen i deras drömmar och väntar på mörka platser. Flera barn har försvunnit under åren som gått men ingen tycks förstå vad som pågår. Bryan och hans vänner måste själva ta upp kampen mot ondskan. En fasansfull hemlighet väntar på att avslöjas i en av årets läskigaste rysare."

For a book listed under the horror genre, the plot in this story wasn't at all frightening. I found the dripping blood in the haunted house cliche and some of the other 'scary' moments absurd. While Bryan and his new friends attempt to solve the mystery of the Dark Man and the disappearance of the town's children, the story lacked the spine chilling factor it had the potential to have. However, having said that it is still an okay read. ( )

E.E. Richardson's debut novel, Devil's Footsteps, is a SUPER SCARY horror / mystery novel! And boy...is it spine-chilling! However spooky and unique the plot may be, the actual writing in the story is somewhat "average."

First of all, the characters were not as well-developed as they could have been. I didn't feel for them, and I didn't feel that they had personalities - just characteristics and stereotypes. They had no real emotions, just hints of feelings. As a reader, I found it hard to continue reading because I just simply didn't connect with the characters.

I have a lot of mixed emotions on the plot. Before I even say anything else or begin critiquing / praising the plot, let me just say this: Devil's Footsteps has some serious scary moments! This book is just beyond creepy! Ugh! **Shudders** Bravo E.E. Richardson for totally creeping me out!
        The plot is also quite original and creative. This is a very unique horror story, and I quite enjoyed it's creepiness! There isn't another story quite like it!
        However, the pace of the book is quite slow. This bothered me, as it felt as if I was reading a 300 page book verses the actual 180-paged story. This left me quite unsatisfied.

All in all, this story is sincerely creepy and I highly recommend it to lovers of horror stories - specifically fans of [b:The Old Willis Place|439092|The Old Willis Place|Mary Downing Hahn|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347262660s/439092.jpg|427937] and [b:The Hunt for the Seventh|2973943|The Hunt for the Seventh|Christine Morton-Shaw|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348811444s/2973943.jpg|3004262]. Be ready to be sincerely spooked out though! Happy reading!

One in fire, two in blood,
Three in storm and four in flood,
Five in anger, six in hate,
Seven fear and evil eight.
Nine in sorrow, ten in pain,
Eleven death, twelve life again.
Thirteen steps to the Dark Man's door,
Won't be turning back no more.

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Spooky in a creepy way. ( )

Slightly predictable but with the perfect amount of creepiness and suspense for young adult readers. ( )