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Teeth in the Mist
by Dawn Kurtagich
The beginning: Before the birth of time, a monk uncovers the Devil's Tongue and dares to speak it. The repercussions will be felt for generations...
Now and Then: Three women, centuries apart, drawn together by one Unholy Pact. A pact made by a man who, more than a thousand years later, may still be watching.
The latest: Read this latest YA title from the author whose debut novel, The Dead House, was called "an evil and original story" by bestselling author R.L Stine.
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| Little Darlings by Melanie GoldingThe premise: Recovering in the hospital after the birth of her twins, exhausted mom Lauren Tranter is visited by a sinister figure who tells her "I'll take yours and you can have mine." Her doctors blame sleep deprivation for her seeming hallucinations.
What happens next: Lauren's twins mysteriously vanish from a park, but when they're found unharmed, only Lauren knows that something is terribly wrong...these babies aren't hers.
Read it for: a haunting take on changeling folklore; an unflinching depiction of contemporary motherhood. |
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| Inspection by Josh MalermanThe experiment: What if separating the sexes made kids smarter? The pseudonymous M.O.M. and D.A.D. aim to accomplish just that in the sex-segregated schools they rule with rigidity and violence.
Is it for you? Though Inspection doesn't mine larger questions regarding gender and sexuality, it's a thought-provoking horror-thriller where every character is an unreliable narrator, whether by necessity or ignorance.
For fans of: Lord of the Flies and other works of psychological fiction. |
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When I Arrived at the Castle
by Emily Carroll
The gist: A castle, a killer, and prey all bound and blurred by lust and blood.
The plot: Like many before her that have never come back, she's made it to the Countess' castle determined to snuff out the horror, but she could never be prepared for what hides within its turrets; what unfurls under its fluttering flags.
This one is unique: Described as “Alice in Wonderland meets Dracula" (Coralie Fargeat, Filmmaker [Revenge]), this is a gothic horror graphic novel with an LGBTQA spin.
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| What Should Be Wild by Julia FineMeet: Maisie Cothay, whose touch can kill the living and resurrect the dead. Raised by her anthropologist father, Maisie grows up in almost total isolation -- as well as total ignorance of her unusual family history.
Is it for you? Although the premise is reminiscent of TV's Pushing Daisies, the tone of this Gothic-tinged modern fairy tale is much darker.
Want a taste? "Still, I killed my father three times before the age of eight, and caused the demise of over a dozen small animals."
Nominee, Superior Achievement in a First Novel |
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| Broken Lands by Jonathan MaberryWhat it is: a gory, action-packed YA zombie novel that will appeal to both teens and adults.
Read it for: the large cast of diverse and well-developed characters; the cliffhanger ending.
Series alert: Set in the world of Jonathan Maberry's bestselling Rot & Ruin novels, Broken Lands is the 1st in a new series that takes place shortly after the events of Fire & Ash.
Nominee, Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel |
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| Baby Teeth by Zoje StageStarring: seven-year-old daddy's girl Hanna and her mother Suzette, who Hanna considers competition for her father's affections.
Who it's for: Readers who love sinister "bad seed" stories will enjoy Hanna's escalating psychopathic antics and her disturbing knack for antagonizing her long-suffering mother.
Reviewers say: "deviously fun" (Publishers Weekly); "deliciously creepy" (New York Post).
Nominee, Superior Achievement in a First Novel |
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| The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten WhiteWhat it is: a twisty YA retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
What sets it apart: Narrated by Elizabeth Lavenza (a passive minor character in the original novel), this Gothic tale offers a new perspective on a classic story by exploring themes of feminism, power, and captivity.
Try this next: For another female-centric spin on a classic horror novel, try Megan Shepherd's The Madman's Daughter, inspired by H.G Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau.
Winner, Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Paranormal Genre Interest Group Walkertown Branch
Tuesday, June 25th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Meet others and listen to author Dr. J. David Michaels as he leads a discussion on How to Develop and Refine Your Psychic Skills. Bring your paranormal related questions for discussion and answers. Call the library at 336-703-2990 for more info. 2696 Main St., Walkertown, NC 27051
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Kernersville Writers Group Paddison Memorial Branch
Friday, June 28th, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Interested in writing horror? Or any other genre? The Kernersville Writers Group meets twice monthly. Meet other writers and discuss your current projects or passions. This meeting will focus on writing exercises that help us think outside the box. Call the library at 336-703-2930 for more info. 248 Harmon Ln., Kernersville, NC 27284
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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