Director’s Cut by Vanessa Acton creates a story filled with paranormal activity, adventure, and mystery. Four friends set off on an adventure to explore an abandoned and rumored to be cursed country and western movie set. Unconvinced that the set is cursed, the friends disagree about the causes of the odd and unexpected events that transpire during their adventure and the days that follow. Ultimately, the friends decide that they must solve the mystery and right a wrong in order to lift the curse. Cover art will draw in reluctant readers and the approachable text will keep them turning the pages. Stronger readers will be disappointed by the simplicity of the plot and character development. Additional purchase.