The Black Tattoo
by Sam Enthoven

    THE BLACK TATTOO by Sam Enthoven
    Category:  Paranormal
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  1/10/08
    Publisher:  Razorbill
    Reviewed by:  Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Jack Ferrell wishes he would have listened to his instincts, to have made his friend, Charlie, turn away.  But since
    Charlie was already having a bad time, what with his dad leaving, he went along with it.

    He met Nick, a guy who just casually asked if the boys wanted to take a test that they supposedly were fit for.
    Without hesitation, Charlie accepted, making Nick lead them to the beautiful Esme. Turns out Nick is part of a
    brotherhood that had to look after a demon that was captured, making sure that it didn’t escape. Unfortunately, they
    weren’t successful, since one of their members betrayed them and let the demon take over his body.

    Which means Charlie and Jack were their new recruits.

    Even though Charlie was showing great progress, developing powers, and getting close to defeating the demon,
    something unexpected happens and he lands himself in Hell.

    Jack then finds himself in Hell, too, even though he would rather be somewhere, anywhere else.  It is the perfect
    opportunity to save his friend. At least he has Esme by his side, but can he save Charlie before the demon fully
    controls him -- or will this be a battle both boys will lose?

    THE BLACK TATTOO isn’t only creative but also adventurous and gripping. Every page is full of detail, causing the
    reader to feel like they are on the adventure with Jack, which is a scary thought. Sam Enthoven is in a league of his
    own, and definitely knows how to create a thriller that would be a blockbuster hit.