Freddy Krueger's Tales of Terror Series by David Bergantino, Bruce Richards

Freddy Kreuger is back! When Alicia's friends all begin to disappear, people begin to suspect that it is more than an accident. Could Freddy be up to his old tricks?

Freddy Kruger is back--in six new original YA thrillers coming from Tor Books. The first book, released to take advantage of New Line Cinema's major motion picture release of Wes Craven's New Nightmare, features Freddy disguised as a new character haunting the kids of Springfield once again.

MORE THAN JUST AN ILLUSION…As soon as Keith removed the 3-D optical illusion poster from the Virtu-Illusions bag, he felt that queasy feeling again. It must have been the frozen yogurt he ate at the mall that afternoon.He turned back to the poster and positioned it to nail it into the wall. On the third blow he missed the nail entirely and struck the back of his left hand full force. Keith yelled and dropped the hammer. It landed dead center on the poster — and bounced off the glass... moreMORE THAN JUST AN ILLUSION…As soon as Keith removed the 3-D optical illusion poster from the Virtu-Illusions bag, he felt that queasy feeling again. It must have been the frozen yogurt he ate at the mall that afternoon.He turned back to the poster and positioned it to nail it into the wall. On the third blow he missed the nail entirely and struck the back of his left hand full force. Keith yelled and dropped the hammer. It landed dead center on the poster — and bounced off the glass.This was no ordinary poster. If only Keith could have seen it for what it was — an omen of a dangerous force that would be beyond his most horrifying nightmares.Just because you get a glimpse into the future doesn't mean you have the ability to change it — perhaps you can only live in terror until it's your turn! less

DON'T PLAY WITH FIRE.Springwood High sophomore, Colleen Martini is plagued by a recurring dream… of being burned at the stake.When a psychic tells Colleen that she was Joan of Arc in a previous life, she begins to suspect that her history book report on the same topic is more than just a coincidence. Fueled by fear, Colleen desperately searches the library to find the truth.Engulfed by an inferno of mysterious accidents, she soon hears a death knell summoning her... moreDON'T PLAY WITH FIRE.Springwood High sophomore, Colleen Martini is plagued by a recurring dream… of being burned at the stake.When a psychic tells Colleen that she was Joan of Arc in a previous life, she begins to suspect that her history book report on the same topic is more than just a coincidence. Fueled by fear, Colleen desperately searches the library to find the truth.Engulfed by an inferno of mysterious accidents, she soon hears a death knell summoning her.Knowing she must solve this mystery before her fate is sealed, Colleen comes to understand that sometimes the line between truth and fiction can be deadly… less

It's Halloween in Springwood and the place to be is the old Appleby mansion where the lord of the manor is none other than Jack Spyder, himself.Born John Appleby, Jack Spyder changed his name when he was eight, right after he was discovered in a national talent search and landed a role on a hit television sitcom. But like many child stars, Jack rose to fame too fast, and when he lost his parents suddenly in a terrible accident, he returned home to the mansion they owned in Springwood... moreIt's Halloween in Springwood and the place to be is the old Appleby mansion where the lord of the manor is none other than Jack Spyder, himself.Born John Appleby, Jack Spyder changed his name when he was eight, right after he was discovered in a national talent search and landed a role on a hit television sitcom. But like many child stars, Jack rose to fame too fast, and when he lost his parents suddenly in a terrible accident, he returned home to the mansion they owned in Springwood.Then teen idol Jack throws a Halloween bash--the party to end all parties. Not only has the local boy-made-good returned home, but it has also been rumored that the accident which Jack himself had been in had ruined his clean-cut good looks. Will he be as hideous as the gossip papers have suggested? Will the party be beyond Springwood's wildest expectations? Everyone is literally dying to find out. less