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Suspicious Minds
by Gwenda Bond
What it is: A thrilling prequel to the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.
What to expect: A mysterious lab. A sinister scientist. A secret history. If you think you know the truth behind Eleven's mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down.
A first: This is the first official novel based on Stranger Things to hit shelves. If you're a fan of the show, be on the look out for more!
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Dreaming Darkly
by Caitlin Kittredge
Dark family history: Ivy Bloodgood’s mother is dead, and she should probably be sad about it. But she isn’t. Myra Bloodgood was confusing mix of protective and abusive, a manipulative personality who never told the truth—about where she came from, who Ivy’s father was, or why they were living their lives on the run.
Darkhaven: Now that Ivy has been sent to Darkhaven, an island off the New England coast, to live with a rich uncle she didn’t know existed, she is forced to reckon with her mother’s past. Ivy can tell right away there are long-held family secrets buried within these walls, but when she wakes up from one of her nightmares covered in someone else’s blood, Ivy fears that whatever demons her mother battled while she was alive have come to roost in her own mind.
Dark twists: A moody and twisty gothic YA mystery with an impossible romance, Dreaming Darkly is an atmospheric, fast-paced page-turner written by comics veteran Caitlin Kittredge.
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The Pandora Room
by Christopher Golden
Ancient danger: Archaeologist Sophie Durand discovers what appears to be the original Pandora's Box of mythological fame in an ancient city, sparking a dangerous fight against neighboring countries for ownership.
What's inside: Curses, whispers, and the terror of a legendary plague (oh my!).
Coming soon: Look for it on April 23, 2019!
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The Invited
by Jennifer McMahon
What it is: A chilling ghost story... with a twist! Expected publication April 30, 2019.
What happens: When an inspired effort to build her dream home is overshadowed by discoveries about her rural property's violent past, a former history teacher becomes obsessed with the stories of three generations of local women who died under suspicious circumstances.
Why you know the name: Jennifer McMahon is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Winter People.
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| House of Echoes by Brendan DuffyWhat it's about: Plagued by writer's block and seeking a fresh start (and perhaps inspiration for his next novel), author Ben Tierney moves his family to the Crofts, a historic mansion in upstate New York.
Sounds idyllic, right? Alarmed by his son's dalliance with a mysterious woodland presence, his wife's paranoia, and his own discovery of mutilated animals on the grounds, Ben researches the tragic history of the Crofts and discovers chilling connections between past and present.
For fans of: Jennifer McMahon's The Winter People. |
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| Misery by Stephen KingWhat it is: The terrifying story of romance novelist Paul Sheldon's captivity at the hands of his vengeful "number-one-fan" Annie Wilkes, who demands he bring her favorite character back to life...or else.
Don't miss: Revealing meta-commentaries about the triumphs and travails of being a successful author; the Dickensian novel-within-a-novel Paul is forced to write at Annie's behest.
Did you know? In a 2014 Rolling Stone interview, Stephen King said that Annie Wilkes was a metaphor for his drug usage. |
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| I Am Providence by Nick MamatasWelcome to... Summer Tentacular, an annual H.P. Lovecraft convention populated by neurotic fans...and a serial killer?!
Starring: Horror author Colleen Danzig, who becomes an unwitting Nancy Drew after her roommate Panossian is murdered; Panossian himself, who narrates Colleen's sleuthing with knowing Lovecraftian flair.
What sets it apart: Equal parts humorous and suspenseful, this satirical homage to Lovecraft thoughtfully mines the author's complicated legacy. |
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| Mrs. God by Peter StraubWhat it is: An atmospheric and foreboding novella from Bram Stoker Award-winning horror mainstay Peter Straub, which was first published in 1990 as a limited edition.
What happens: English professor William Standish accepts a literary fellowship at the renowned Esswood House, but the manor's sinister secrets threaten his rapidly deteriorating grasp on his sanity.
Reviewers say: "Hardcore Straub fans will applaud the downright creepy revelations at story's end" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Paranormal Genre Interest Group Walkertown Branch Join author David J. Michaels on Tuesday, April 30th, from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. for an Open Forum Discussion on all things paranormal. Call the library at 336-703-2990 for more information.
Walkertown Branch Library
2969 Main St. Walkertown, NC 27051
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Creative Writing Group Lewisville Branch Do you love to write horror? Or any other genre?The Lewisville Branch Library hosts a creative writing group on Wednesdays every month!
This month on Wednesday, April 24th, from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M., meet other writers, share your work, talk about the craft, trade publishing tips, and do fun writing exercises. For more information, call 336 703-2940. Lewisville Branch Library 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-2665www.forsythlibrary.org |
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