The name lois duncan means different things to different people. She was a writer, known for i know what you did last summer 1997, i still know what you did last summer 1998 and down a dark hall 2018. From the very start, we get to know eve who, due to her own major loss in life, is trying to help other parents who have lost their children to crimes, by reconstructing childrens faces from skulls. Joe quinn is an fbi agent and he met eve when he was assigned to the bonnie duncan case. My personal favorites of hers are the twisted window and ransom. Lois duncan is an acclaimed suspense author for young adults.
Not too much information to share as yet, but even in this early stage, it is still very exciting, meyer wrote in a blog. She was born on 28th april 1934 and died on 15th june 2016. Lois duncan the author of bestsellers like stranger with my face, the third eye, and daughters of eve, lois duncan 19362016 was an undisputed master of young adult suspense books. Lois duncan has 56 books on goodreads with 9212 ratings. Duncans parents were the noted magazine photographers lois steinmetz and joseph janney steinmetz. Lois duncan books, author biography, and reading level. Lois duncans most popular book is i know what you did last summer. She is known most well for her books written for children and young adults as well as crime thrillers for adults. Griffin is a 1978 suspense novel by lois duncan about a group of teenage students at a new mexico high school who plan to kidnap their strict english teacher, mr. Throughout her high school years she wrote regularly for young peoples publications, particularly seventeen. The book has been awarded with massachusetts childrens. Although written for adults, this book has been embraced by young people. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Her novels stand out as based in realistic settings.
Lois duncan has 56 books on goodreads with 9304 ratings. Lois duncan1934 introductionprincipal worksgeneral commentarytitle commentaryfurther readingborn lois duncan steinmetz. With one single theater location in all of new york city, looks like a vod watch for most of you if whats laid down in the paragraphs that follow is your eerie. Lois duncan became a published author in 1958 with the book debutante hill. She grew up in sarasota and sold her first story to. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by lois duncan. See all books authored by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, and. Duncan wrote dozens of books for children and teens. She has published nearly 50 books for children, including i know what you did last summer, which was adapted into a highlysuccessful horror film, and who killed my daughter. Duncan developed the story from the character of mark, who is involved in the kidnapping plan and is based on the first boyfriend of duncans oldest daughter. Mar 01, 2017 facts about lois duncan talk about the american writer of childrens book. The eve duncan series is critically acclaimed, keeping readers glued to each page and anxiously awaiting the next novel. Read dont look behind you online read free novel read. Novels in this series are usually released in trilogies, with a theme in the three books.
Sep 23, 2010 a string of thrillers by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, killing mr. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 208 pages and is available in paperback format. Lois duncan author of i know what you did last summer. She was married to don arquette and joseph buzz cardozo. She submitted her first story to a magazine at age 10 and became published at. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She has received five special awards from the mystery writers of america and is a recipient of the margaret a. Lois duncan steinmetz was born in philadelphia on april 28, 1934, to joseph and lois steinmetz, both magazine photographers.
Lois duncan, whose suspense novels held teen readers spellbound. Lois duncan is the patron saint of all things awesome. Kait, 18, was shot to death as she drove home from a friends house on a sunday evening in albuquerque, new mexico. The book made the new york times bestseller list and she went on to write a further 1 stand alone novels in the criminal genre. Griffin, and dont look behind you, first sent shivers down the spines of teen readers in the 1970s and. From actors to lois duncan is among the greatest authors from the young adult and suspense genre. Griffin, and dont look behind you, first sent shivers.
Edwards award, presented by the american library association for an outstanding contribution to young adult literature. Jun 18, 2016 the book was lois duncans 1979 novel daughters of eve, and id found the copy, like i found all important things flowers in the attic, penthouse magazine, a bottle of southern comfort. She is a prolific author, still publishing books into the 2010s. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult. She grew up in sarasota and sold her first story to a magazine when she. She is best known for her youngadult novels, and has been credited by historians as a pioneering figure in the development of young adult fiction, particularly in the genres of horror, thriller, and suspense. Lois duncans 1974 book lays the groundwork for an adaptation that turns scenes like pages through cortes victorian haunted house. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. Iris johansen eve duncan series in order mystery sequels. Books by lois duncan goodreads meet your next favorite book. From beloved author lois duncan comes a frightening novel about a group of students who set out to teach their malicious teacher a lesson only to learn that one of them could be a killer. Duncan s parents were the noted magazine photographers lois steinmetz and joseph janney steinmetz. Robin arquette burkin is a singer and composer and collaborated with her mother on a series of musical cds for children called songs of childhood.
The first iris johansen eve duncan book was published back in 1998 with the title the face of deception, and it was a major hit right away. Griffin is the strictest teacher at del norte high, with a penchant for endless projects and humiliating students. Join facebook to connect with lois duncan and others you may know. See all books authored by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, and killing mr. Written by ella thomson on sunday, april 22nd, 2012. Duncan is best known for her brilliant psychological suspense novels. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lois duncan books online. Lois duncan is an american novelist of young adult suspense, mystery novels and childrens books.
This updated version is a lot like a favorite dog warm and friendly and sure to put a smile on your face. Novelist megan abbott recalls lois duncans grip on the imaginations of a generation of. This list details the essential novels to read from the writer. Louis duncans 1958 young adult classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small town. See more ideas about books, my books and books to read. Books by lois duncan author of i know what you did last. Her stories of mystery and suspense have won dozens of awards and many have been named best books for young adults by the american library association. A string of thrillers by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, killing mr. The daughter of professional photographers lois and joseph janney steinmetz, duncan began writing at a young age, publishing two early novels under the pen name lois kerry. Twilight author stephenie meyer is looking more like a filmmaker than an author these days. Well, heres some exciting news little brown, the publisher who brought out my early suspense novels, has now. Teachers and librarians know her as the author of over 50 books and a recipient of the margaret a.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Her full name is lois duncan steinmetz, and she was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on april 28, 1934. Lois duncan 19342016 is best known for her psychological suspense novels. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Lois duncan 19342016 was born in philadelphia, pa, and grew up in sarasota, fl. Free download or read online i know what you did last summer pdf epub book. Pdf i know what you did last summer book by lois duncan. She has optioned the rights to the 1974 young adult suspense novel down a dark hall by lois duncan to adapt it into a film.
Lois duncan was born on april 28, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as lois duncan steinmetz. Lois duncan born lois duncan steinmetz was an american writer and novelist, known primarily for her books for children and young adults, in particular and some times controversially considering her young readership crime thrillers. Lois is married to don arquette, and their children are also highly creative. Based on lois duncan s 1971 classic novel, this new edition coincides with the release of the movie by the same name. In 1992, lois duncan, acclaimed author of fictional suspense novels, wrote a horror story she could never have imagined writinga true account of the murder of her own daughter, kaitlyn arquette. Who killed my daughter the startling true story of a mothers search for her daughters murderer aug 28, 2012.
Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult thriller. Suzanne young, author of the naughty list series and a need so beautiful in middle school and high school, i loved lois duncans novels. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at. Jenny han, author of the summer i turned pretty series duncan is one of the smartest, funniest and most terrifying writers arounda writer that a generation of girls loved to tatters, while learning to never read her books without another friend to scream with handy. Lois duncan books list of books by author lois duncan thriftbooks. Facts about lois duncan talk about the american writer of childrens book. Stand alone the moment kit lays eyes on the great, brooding mansion looming above her, she can feel it a strange, penetrating chill that later she would describe in a single word. Several of her books have been adapted into movies, most notably i know what you did last summer, which was followed by two sequels. She is best known for her youngadult novels, and has been credited by. In 1998, she published her first eve duncan novel called the face of deception. She has written over 300 magazine articles for magazines such as readers digest, good housekeeping and ladies home journal. Duncan developed the story from the character of mark, who is involved in the kidnapping plan and is based on the first boyfriend of duncan s oldest daughter. Lois duncan is currently considered a single author. Jun 19, 2016 lois duncan steinmetz was born in philadelphia on april 28, 1934, to joseph and lois steinmetz, both magazine photographers.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 223 pages and is available in paperback format. I left out some of her lesser known books and books that she cowrote because the website was getting on my nerves. Jenny han, new york times bestselling author of to all the boys ive loved before series lois duncan has always been one of my biggest inspirations. Princess and the goblin and the wizard of oz and mary poppins series among her favorite novels as a child. Her latest standalone novel was published in 2009 and was called storm cycle. When we at wicked horror were discussing aspects of women in horror month, the first name that came to mind for me was lois duncan. The book was lois duncans 1979 novel daughters of eve, and id found the copy, like i found all important things flowers in the attic, penthouse magazine, a bottle of southern comfort. This ebook features an illustrated biography of lois duncan including rare images and neverbeforeseen documents from the authors personal collectio n. Lois duncan steinmetz april 28, 1934 june 15, 2016, known as lois duncan, was an american writer, novelist, poet, and journalist.
Below is a list of lois duncans books in order of when they were originally released. Haunting and suspensefulduncans writing captures everything fun about reading. Lois duncan books, author biography, and reading level scholastic. Lois duncan books list of books by author lois duncan. Books by lois duncan author of i know what you did last summer. She knew from early childhood that she wanted to be a writer. I gobbled up her novels, reading them again and again and scaring myself over and over. Without hope of raising the ransom money, the five teens must find a way out or face terrifying consequences. Author lois duncans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. She received multiple awards from the mystery writers of america and was the 1991 recipient of the young adult library services associations margaret a. The main characters of this young adult, horror story are.
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