The Book Worm

  As a fan of the paranormal and ghost stories, I found such delight in reading this book. It was a smooth and fast-paced read; exactly how I like it to be. The writing style is simple and reminded me of Stephen King’s. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not comparing, but I really loved Jason’s way of putting simple words on paper and coming up with a magnificent plot and narrative. The book tells the story of Mallory, a 21-year-old young woman recovering from her drug addiction, who decides to take on a job as a nanny with a nice family; she makes the acquaintance of Teddy, a sweet 5-year-old boy with a talent for drawing and who she gets along with. Mallory is relieved to have found a safe job with good pay to secure her future. However, as she becomes more involved with the family, she uncovers a dark secret. Teddy’s drawings reveal that he has an imaginary friend who he calls “Anya”. The parents assure Mallory that Anya is just a non-existent playmate that Teddy will soon forget about wh