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| Where They Wait by Scott CarsonHow it begins: Down-on-his-luck war correspondent Nick Bishop accepts an assignment to write a puff piece on Clarity, a new mindfulness app that promises deep sleep.
But then...While beta-testing the app, Nick begins having vivid nightmares that infringe on his waking life. And the app's creators seem to be hiding something from him... |
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| Body Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror by Ellen Datlow (editor)What it is: A gruesome anthology of 29 creepy short stories of body horror, compiled by prolific World Horror and Bram Stoker Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow.
Featuring: Visceral tales from horror legends and rising stars alike, including Tananarive Due, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Carmen Maria Machado; eye-catching black-and-white illustrations from World Fantasy Award-winning graphic artist John Coulthart. |
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| Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester2019: A bestial serial killer known as The Cur has been targeting ill-behaved girls, and 13-year-old Lila Sawyer worries she might be next.
2004: Lila's mother Caroline has her own run-in with The Cur, who wreaks havoc on her life and has her doubting reality.
Why you might like it: Unfolding in parallel narratives, this gritty and immersive feminist horror novel stars a capable mother-daughter pair who join forces to end The Cur's relentless torment once and for all. |
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| Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max BrooksWhat it's about: After a volcanic eruption at Mt. Rainier leaves them stranded, the clueless denizens of a remote eco-community square off against displaced Sasquatches hungry for their next meal.
Why you might like it: Much like his bestselling debut World War Z, Max Brooks' gruesome latest is written as a firsthand account, featuring diary entries, interviews, transcripts, and the author's own research.
Also available in eAudiobook on Libby |
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| Into the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantUnder the sea: Marine biologist Victoria Stewart lost her sister seven years ago when the Atargatis disappeared while filming a mermaid mockumentary. Joining the crew for a new voyage, she hopes to discover what really happened to her sister on that fateful expedition.
Read it for: Killer mermaids!
Also available in eAudiobook on Hoopla |
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| Awakened by James S. Murray with Darren WearmouthWhat it's about: The first train on New York City's newest subway line arrives at the station blood-soaked and devoid of passengers, prompting speculation of terrorism. With methane filling the tunnels (making defensive gunfire impossible), crowds scramble for safety...but are soon stopped by the subterranean things responsible for the attack.
Who it's for: This first in a trilogy is a briskly paced, action-packed ride that will appeal to horror, thriller, and science fiction readers. |
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