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Bat eater and other names for Cora Zeng : a novel
by Kylie Lee Baker
Haunted by her sister's murder and the whispered words“bat eater,” Chinatown crime scene cleaner Cora Zeng confronts grief, paranoia and disturbing occurrences, including bat carcasses at crime scenes and bite marks that appear on her coffee table.
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Polybius
by Collin Armstrong
"October, 1982. Forced to move to the quiet seaside town of Tasker Bay by her mother, the only thing on high schooler Andi's mind is saving up enough money to return to her old stomping grounds in Silicon Valley. Her self-taught skills with all things electronic make her a perfect fit for a job at the dingy local arcade where she can tune out from life and bankroll her eventual escape. Pining over the distant and aloof Andi is Ro, the son of Tasker Bay's sheriff, who begins spending more time at the arcade. Despite promising herself she wouldn't get attached to anyone in town, Andi finds herself opening up to the thoughtful, like-minded Ro. When Polybius-a new bleeding-edge game of unknown origin arrives-the shop is suddenly overwhelmed with players fighting for time on the machine. Seemingly overnight, a virus-like epidemic grips Tasker Bay while a violent coastal storm rolls in, isolating it from the outside world. People begin experiencing fits of anger, paranoia, and hallucinations-no one can be trusted. After a grisly act of violence goes unsolved, the town descends into chaos. Is the arrival of this mysterious game and the disorder in Tasker Bay a coincidence? Convinced the dire situation is somehow linked to Polybius, Andi and Ro desperately search for clues that might stop the spread before they, too, begin experiencing side effects..."
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Voice like a hyacinth : a novel
by Mallory Pearson
Five art students?—?Jo, Caroline, Finch, Amrita, and Saz?—?invoke the occult to fuel their creativity, but their ritual to curse a creepy professor unleashes terrifying consequences, leading to haunting visions, deteriorating art, and a desperate attempt to undo their transgression at a price they may not survive. Original.
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Gothictown
by Emily Carpenter
Offered a spacious Victorian home and business grant in a small Georgia town for just $100, Billie Hope sees a chance for a fresh start after losing her New York restaurant, but the too-good-to-be-true deal may be a dangerous trap.
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The buffalo hunter hunter
by Stephen Graham Jones
In 1912, a Lutheran pastor documents the chilling confessions of Good Stab, a Blackfeet vampire seeking justice for a historical massacre, intertwining themes of revenge, survival and haunting truths on the Blackfeet reservation.
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The lamb : a novel
by Lucy Rose
In their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her mother welcome“strays,” lost travelers whom Mama feeds and ultimately consumes, but when a striking stranger named Eden arrives during a snowstorm, Margot must confront her family's dark practices and assert her own desires.
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Their monstrous hearts
by Yiğit Turhan
"A mysterious stranger shows up at Riccardo's apartment with some news: his grandmother Perihan has died, and Riccardo has inherited her villa in Milan along with her famed butterfly collection. The struggling writer is out of options. He's hoping the change of scenery in Milan will inspire him, and maybe there will be some money to keep him afloat. But Perihan's house isn't as opulent as he remembers. The butterflies pinned in their glass cases seem more ominous than artful. Perihan's group of mysterious old friends is constantly lurking. And there's something wrong in the greenhouse. As Riccardo explores the decrepit estate, he stumbles upon Perihan's diary, which might hold the key to her mysterious death. Or at least give him the inspiration he needsto finish his manuscript. But he might not survive long enough to write it "
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Focus on: Science Fiction Horror |
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| Ghost Station by S.A. BarnesTagging along for an exploration mission to a creepy abandoned planet, psychologist Ophelia Bray tries to make in-roads with the tight-knit crew who seem to be hiding something from her. For fans of: The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling. |
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| The Scourge Between Stars by Ness BrownJaclyn Albright, the acting captain of the starship Calypso, grapples with a mutinous crew and an extraterrestrial intruder stalking the ship's passengers in this action-packed novel perfect for fans of space horror classic Alien. |
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| William by Mason CoileAgoraphobic robotics engineer Henry's smart home becomes the stuff of nightmares when William, the half-formed robot AI he's been working on, discovers a penchant for intentionally inflicting pain. For fans of: The Mansion by Ezekiel Boone. |
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| The Luminous Dead by Caitlin StarlingHaving lied about her credentials to secure a coveted spot on a cavern-mapping expedition, Gyre Price discovers that her employers haven't been entirely honest with her, either. Gyre's survival depends on her "topside" handler, Em, who reveals little about herself beyond her ability to control every aspect of Gyre's life-sustaining high-tech caving suit. Try this next: Paradise-1 by David Wellington. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd
Rochester, Michigan 48307
248-656-2900www.rhpl.org/ |
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