The Invitation

Five not-so-popular teens are invited to an annual party given by snooty Cass. Ushered into the mansion, they are soon part of a human scavenger hunt in which they are tied, bound, and hidden. Further victimization includes being heated in a sauna, cooled in a freezer, and nearly asphyxiated by a car’s running motor. The first half of the book builds dramatically, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. However, the convoluted pace and subplots of this hi/lo thriller make for confusion. Teens love this scary stuff and it is a fast read .