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"Remarkable, riveting, disorienting and dark." —Madeleine Roux, New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series

A Nightmare on Elm Street meets Inception in this gripping psychological thriller from international bestselling author Amy Plum. Seven teenagers who suffer from debilitating insomnia agree to take part in an experimental new procedure to cure it because they think it can’t get any worse. But they couldn’t be more wrong.

When the lab equipment malfunctions, the patients are plunged into a terrifying dreamworld where their worst nightmares have come to life—and they have no memory of how they got there. Hunted by monsters from their darkest imaginations and tormented by secrets they’d rather keep buried, these seven strangers will be forced to band together to face their biggest fears. And if they can’t find a way to defeat their dreams, they will never wake up.

Dreamfall is perfect for fans of dark and edgy young adult novels from authors like Danielle Vega, Natasha Preston, Kendare Blake, and Madeleine Roux. It is the first book in a spine-tingling duology full of action, suspense, and horror that's sure to keep readers on the edge of their seat until the very last page.

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May 2, 2017
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About the Author

Amy Plum is the international bestselling author of the Dreamfall series, the Die for Me series, and the After the End series. She spent her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her twenties in Chicago and Paris, and several more years in London, New York, and the Loire Valley. Now she lives in Paris and swears she’ll never move again. You can visit Amy online at www.amyplumbooks.com.

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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PRAISE FOR DREAMFALL: “Plum has done something remarkable with Dreamfall, it feels simultaneously like classic horror but also undeniably modern. The mind prison she creates is claustrophobic and terrifying, disorienting and dark. Horror readers will love the fresh premise and fast pace.” — Madeleine Roux, New York Times bestselling author of the Asylum series

“Dreamfall is a gorgeous nightmare and an ominous mystery, a compulsively riveting read that delivers twist after twist. I can’t wait to enter this dream again!” — Rachel Caine, #1 internationally bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series

“A beautiful nightmare. Horrifying and impossible to put down.” — Danielle Vega, author of the Merciless series

“Dreamfall is a chilling descent into madness, where dreams become reality. You’ll never sleep again!” — Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series

“Surreal and terrifying, Dreamfall is an adventure wrapped in a nightmare.” — Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and the Don't Get Mad series

“Plum crafts a wicked dreamscape.” — Natalie C. Parker, author of the Beware the Wild series

“Reminiscent of Neal Shusterman’s FULL TILT, this novel is a fast-paced nightmare come to life.” — School Library Journal

“Deftly and concisely blending hard-edged action, suspense, and a well-crafted cast of characters, Plum delivers a compelling must-have science fiction/action/horror mash-up that will leave readers anticipating the next instalment.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Will appeal to fans of nightmarish fiction looking for an easy, but scary, read with a relatable premise.” — ALA Booklist

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Gr 7 Up–Cata, Fergus, and five other teens are test subjects in a sleep disorder treatment study. Fears or traumas have resulted in various sleep disorders, such as nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, and insomnia. This treatment promises the teens a cure and finally a good night's sleep. But after the test begins, a small earthquake causes equipment to malfunction, and the test goes horribly wrong. Instead of peacefully waking from the treatment, the test subjects are comatose, but in their heads, they are trapped in a communal nightmare, much more terrifying than anything each has experienced individually. The teens must navigate their way through the dream world without being killed by the monsters they face—among them zombie monks, soldiers, and sinister clowns—while Jaime, a medical student observer, tries to tell the disbelieving doctors what's really happening. Reminiscent of Neal Shusterman's Full Tilt, this novel is a fast-paced nightmare come to life, told in alternating points of view. It seems everyone, from the test subject teens to the doctors, has something to hide. Plum develops the characters just enough to keep readers guessing about their motivations. VERDICT A definite purchase for libraries serving younger sci-fi and horror fans, who will be eagerly waiting for the sequel.—Jillian Woychowski, West Haven High School, CT --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Dreamfall is a gorgeous nightmare and an ominous mystery, a compulsively riveting read that delivers twist after twist. I can't wait to enter this dream again!

-- "Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling author"

A fast-paced nightmare come to life, told in alternating points of view...A definite purchase for libraries serving younger sci-fi and horror fans, who will be eagerly waiting for the sequel.

-- "School Library Journal"

Deftly and concisely blending hard-edged action, suspense, and a well- crafted cast of characters, Plum delivers a compelling must-have science fiction/action/horror mash-up that will leave readers anticipating the next installment of this planned duology.

-- "VOYA"

Plum crafts a wicked dreamscape.

-- "Natalie C. Parker, author of the Beware the Wild series"

Remarkable, riveting, disorienting, and dark.

-- "Madeleine Roux, New York Times bestselling author"

The perfect combo of romance and thrills, with heart-pumping action that will make you jump and love that will make you cry out for joy. You'll hang on every word, reading late into the night till the end.

-- "RT Book Reviews" --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JYX0NC8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen (May 2, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2141 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages

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- #1,065 in Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories eBooks
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- #1,806 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery eBooks

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Amy Plum

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Amy Plum is the international bestselling author of three young adult series.

The DIE FOR ME (Revenants) series, a epic supernatural romance set in Paris, translated in 13 languages, includes DIE FOR ME, UNTIL I DIE, and IF I SHOULD DIE. The trilogy is accompanied by three eNovellas: DIE FOR HER, DIE ONCE MORE and INSIDE THE WORLD OF DIE FOR ME.

AFTER THE END duology (AFTER THE END and UNTIL THE BEGINNING) can be categorized as faux-post-apocalyptic-action-adventure-road trip-romance with a soupçon of magic. In it Juneau, who has been raised in the Alaskan wilderness believing that she and her clan survived WWIII, discovers that there never was a war and her entire life has been founded on a lie.

DREAMFALL duology (DREAMFALL and NEVERWAKE) are YA horror/thriller, and have been optioned for television by DiGa Studios. In them, a radical experiment to cure chronic insomnia goes horribly wrong. Its seven teenage test subjects are plunged into a shared coma populated by one another’s nightmares. Those who die in their dreams die in real life.

Amy's duology AFTER THE END and UNTIL THE BEGINNING received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, 4 1/2 stars from RT Book Reviews, and enthusiastic reviews from Kirkus, USA Today, ALA Booklist and School Library Journal.

Amy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama before venturing further afield to Chicago, Paris, London and New York. An art historian by training, she can be found on most days either daydreaming or writing (or both) in a Parisian café. Visit her at http://www.amyplumbooks.com or follow her on Twitter at @AmyPlumOhLaLa and Instagram at @amyplum.

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Manalta

Never Failing to Surprise and Deliever!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017

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Amy Plum never fails to draw her reader in with the first few lines of her stories. Although this story was different from her previous series, and not a genre I would ever pick up, I gave it a try and I've gotta say I'm a fan of it now! All the suspense, intrigue and mystery really kept me at the edge of ny seat. I was blown away by the story and regardless of my previous desire to read Amy Plums books slower...it just didn't happen. I flew through this book because I just couldn't get enough! No matter who you are or what genre you love...trust me you'll love this one!

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Candra

Amazingly intense and innovative

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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I loved this book! Borrowed it from the library and then bought it plus pre-ordered it's sequel. It is so intense that I read it in less than 24 hours. I found the concept to be new and very innovative. The only thing that upset me is there is a cliffhanger that killed me emotionally when I realized I'd have to wait almost 6 months to read the next book!!

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Horror and Sci-Fi combine for a scary story!

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018

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Dream Fall by Amy Plum involves a group of teenagers suffering from insomnia. They meet for the introduction of a medical treatment that’s supposed to help them all get full nights of sleep. This is a medical trial for these seven teenagers who are in the second batch of testing, the betas. One person, the alpha, has been successful with the treatment already. After the seven reach the dream state, there’s a power bump which causes them to enter a comatose state, according to the research doctors. But the teenagers are actually stuck in a horrifying dream world together. One by one, the dreaming teenagers realize that they are together in a combined dream state. None of them can remember the medical trial or any other short term happenings. While the teens sleep on, the doctors over the trial frantically try to fix their comatose state. As the group moves through each other’s nightmares, they began to recall where they are. The danger keeps increasing and death becomes all too real. The ending is a cliffhanger and the scariest part of the story. 4 stars for this young adult horror story!

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017

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Amy is an experienced writer of things imagined or experienced! This does have it's frightening nightmares and descriptions of fearsome stuff! But the tension is very creative, intellectual and addicting! Really a good read! And I've gone back and re read so I'm really ready for the sequel! Amy writes wonderfully and even offers some avenues for processing the unwanted for the reader!

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021

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The plot for this book SOUNDS amazing, I was instantly intrigued when I read the description, so I decided to give it a whirl. Honestly, the book is a little bland. The characters don’t really suck you in and make you care for them much and I think the dream scenarios they get pulled in to could stand to be a little bit more dark and scary.

I will say, though, that the ending was very good. Good enough that I’m considering buying the sequel just so I can learn what happens.

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Cassidy Sandoval

She has done it again!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017

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I have followed Amy Plum for a while now, reading all of her books, and let me tell you she did not disappoint!!!! I normally don't read horror books, but I fell head over heels for this one!!! A chilling read that will keep you up at night (and even creep into your nightmares) you won't want to put it down!

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BtheChange

Love this writer, LOVE this book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017

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I personally suffer from insomnia, so I found the subject of this book very intriguing. I love the alternating points of view and all of the research that clearly went into this book. I gave this book to my mother when I was done with it and she enjoyed it as well. Great read!

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Maggie Daubenfeld

I was super interested in the concept of this book

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017

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Warning: some spoilage.

I was super interested in the concept of this book. Overall I ended up liking it. I'm not a major fan of the author's writing style, but the idea of a dreamworld that's shared by multiple people is really fascinating.

I just finished it a few minutes ago though, and I'm a little annoyed. One of the teens in the dreamworld is revealed to be a psychopath. The character who found out has a moment where she can tell one of the other teens before that teen is sucked back into the dreamworld, and she says, "One of you is a psychopath." Like, seriously? Why in the world would she not say the psychopath's NAME? What good does it do to be vague? It just felt too obvious that the author was just trying to set up some more mystery/drama for the next book.

Other than that the book was pretty okay.

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Fallon Arsenault

Thrilling, fast paced

Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2020

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I had the second book on my shelves for years before finally buying this book. I finished both within two days!

The Bibliophile Girl

quick, intense and scary

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2018

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The last time that I had heard (or read) anything from Amy Plum, it was the Die For Me trilogy. I think I read the books when I was about 14 (?) and I remember really enjoying them. That's most of the reason to why I picked up Dreamfall, because of who the author was. The rest of the reason was because the premise sounded absolutely AMAZING!

Cata Cordova suffers from such debilitating insomnia that she agreed to take part in an experimental new procedure. She thought things couldn’t get any worse...but she was terribly wrong.

Soon after the experiment begins, there’s a malfunction with the lab equipment, and Cata and six other teen patients are plunged into a shared dreamworld with no memory of how they got there. Even worse, they come to the chilling realization that they are trapped in a place where their worst nightmares have come to life. Hunted by creatures from their darkest imaginations and tormented by secrets they’d rather keep buried, Cata and the others will be forced to band together to face their biggest fears. And if they can’t find a way to defeat their dreams, they will never wake up.

Dreamfall is actually a very short book, it has 200-and-something pages and IT IS SUCH A QUICK READ! I read it in about 2 hours and it was fast-paced, creepy and a crazy rollercoaster. The thing about the premise that intrigued me the most was the concept of sleep paralysis. I have endured it once, and it was the scariest thing that I have ever encountered and I'm lucky to have only been through it the one time. The patients in this book suffer with extreme insomnia due to OCD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders... There is so much representation in this book for mental health and I was so happy to see mental health issues explored. I can only talk about the rep for OCD, depression and anxiety as those are things that I personally suffer with, and I can say that the representation was not at all harmful.

There are three perspectives throughout the book: Cata, Felix and Jamie. Cata and Felix are our eyes and ears whilst they are in the dream world and Jamie tells us what is happening whilst the patients are in the bed and in the comatose state. What is interesting about the character of Jamie is that you don't know what gender they are. It's not at all important, but I'm pointing it out because I've never known a novel to do that before, and leave the gender to the reader's imagination. Speaking of Jamie, I feel like their last line of the book was somewhat stupid and non-specific. They could have been so so much more specific about what they said to Felix. I know that it's just a cliffhanger so that we find out in the second book, Neverwake, but in order to help Felix, Jamie should have just told him exactly what was happening.

"When working with an unknown situation, you have to identify known factors and work within their boundaries."

- Amy Plum, Dreamfall

The thing that set this book apart was it creepy factor. Whilst all of the subjects are in their joint dream, they encounter some of the weirdest and scariest things. Each dream that they go through is one of the subjects nightmares. And the patients have to survive in the nightmare. If they die in the nightmare, there is a very good chance that they will die in 'real life' as well... Plus... there's creepy clowns. VERY CREEPY CLOWNS. If this book was ever made into a movie, then I wouldn't go and see it, just because of the clowns. It really scared me when I was reading about that specific nightmare and I genuinely had a lot of trouble going to sleep that night. It takes a lot for me to be scared by a book. It's very easy for me to be scared by a TV show or a film (I'm an absolute wuss when it comes to those), but when it comes to books, it takes a lot to terrify me... And this book did exactly that. (Side note: I do think that this book would make an excellent movie though!)

If you're looking for a quick, intense and scary read with a concept that isn't really explored in YA thrillers, then this is the book that you're looking for. I loved all of the characters (and loved to hate a couple), there were good friendships, banter, strong female characters and an absolutely plot-driven book. I'm very much looking forward to Neverwake to find out more about the characters and to see what happens to them. The second book CANNOT COME SOON ENOUGH! I needed it about 2 weeks ago and unfortunately, I have to wait til August. But I DO HAVE IT ON PRE-ORDER! SO IT'S ALL GOOD!

J.K.

Rasante Fahrt durch die Abgründe des Unterbewusstseins

Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2017

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Das Buch war wirklich sehr spannend. Ich habe es innerhalb von zwei Tagen durchgelesen. Man wir von der ersten Seiten an sofort in das Geschehen hereingezogen, auf ausufernde Beschreibungen und Nebensächlichkeiten verzichtet die Autorin. Das Ganze gibt einem das Gefühl, dass man nur so durch die Geschichte rast und das Buch viel zu schnell beendet hat (jedoch im positiven Sinne). Natürlich bleiben einige Fragen unbeantwortet und der Cliffhanger am Ende ist auch wirklich fies ;) aber da es noch mindestens einen Folgeband geben soll, war das schon fast nicht anders zu erwarten. Leider wird es noch einige Zeit dauern, bis dieser erscheint :( Insgesamt ein tolles Lesevergnügen!

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Vespa

especially since I absolutely LOVE all her other books

Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2017

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Honestly, I was a bit surprised. I was expecting a little more, especially since I absolutely LOVE all her other books. I couldn't really connect with the characters, and there was a bit of jumping back and forth. I got a little bored with the characters different points of view and experiences of the same scene.....
I admit that it is super creepy and nightmarish and it should apeal to kids around 16+ but I'll have to rate it a 3/5. Sorry :(

Louise

Gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2017

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5 stars for another gripping read by Amy Plum. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book.

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