Shivers!

The crew of the misfit sloop Grackle chase a map that promises more than gold: it promises the chance to redefine what it means to be a pirate. Tension crackles in every deck hand’s grudge and every charted line on the secret map, pulling Kestrel Hale into alliances she doesn’t trust and betrayals she can’t avoid. As storms close in and rival crews close the circle, the truth beneath their sea-salt bravado surfaces—they’re fighting for a horizon that might cost them everything, including themselves.

The Shivers! series sits at a playful edge of Annabeth Bondor-Stone’s oeuvre, balancing brisk, character-driven suspense with a witty voice that invites readers into a seaborne escapade. Critics have noted its accessibility for younger readers while still offering sly nods to pirate lore and nautical myth, making it a popular entry point into her broader blend of YA adventure and humor.