Try Not to Die In the Shadowlands by Andrew Najberg

Enter The Shadowlands... If You Dare.Tragedy has struck. Your younger brother is dead, and the world holds you responsible.

Tommy was a strong swimmer, yet he drowned in your backyard pool when you were supposed to be watching. Now, today is his funeral, and he's back as a shadowy figure, pulling you into a brutal world where danger lurks around every corner. The rules are survive The Shadowlands… or die trying.

The path ahead is treacherous. A land filled with monstrous creatures and deadly landscapes will stop at nothing to see you fail. But the choices you make will determine your fate. Will you uncover the truth about Tommy’s death? Or will the Shadowlands claim your life, like it has claimed so many before you?

In Try Not to In The Shadowlands, your decisions are the key to your survival—and there are no second chances. Will you make it to the end, or will you succumb to the over two dozen brutal ways to die? With 8 unique endings, every choice counts. Be careful. Be brave. But above all, be ready to die.

This interactive dark fantasy is connected to The Neverborn Thief, but stands alone as a gripping, blood-soaked adventure meant for mature readers. If you love the thrill of Goosebumps® or Choose Your Own Adventure®, but crave a much darker, more violent experience, this is the book for you.