Ash's dad has returned from war, close to a breakdown and lost in a world of imaginary threats. Meanwhile, Ash's best friend Mark is grieving and has drifted away into his own nightmares. Ash's only escape is his lonely mountain running, training to be the stag boy in the annual Stag Chase. But dark things are stirring. Ash begins to wonder if the sinister stories about the Stag Chase are true. Could Mark and Dad be haunted by more than just their pasts?

'Bone Jackis a powerful and beguiling YA novel' -Telegraph

'Dark, magical, and mysterious,Bone Jackcaptured me and carried me away' - Rebecca Stead, author ofLiar and SpyandWhen You Reach Me

'A marvellous debut. Don't miss this book!' - Susan Cooper, author ofThe Dark is RisingandGhost Hawk

'Haunting and compelling. An outstanding novel' - Phil Earle, author ofBeing BillyandHeroic

'An extraordinary modern fantasy with never a wasted word'-Imogen Russell Williams, Metro