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Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror July 2024
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The Gathering
by C. J. Tudor
What it's about: A detective investigating a grisly crime in rural Alaska finds herself caught up in the dark secrets and superstitions of a small town in this riveting novel from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man.
Reviewers say: “Vampires are back, and C.J. Tudor’s The Gathering comes to join the fun . . . The story’s fast pace and numerous twists keep you hooked, and Tudor’s witty dialogue beautifully punctuates the narrative’s constant action.”—The New York Times Book Review
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Service Model
by Adrian Tchaikovsky
What it's about: After murdering his master for unknown reasons, former robot valet ventures outside his employer's House for the first time. Although his goal is to find a new position, he instead discovers a strange post-apocalyptic world, which he explores with his new traveling companion, The Wonk.
Why you might like it: Murderbot meets Redshirts in a delightfully humorous tale of robotic murder from the Hugo-nominated author of Elder Race and Children of Time.
Reviewers say: “A surprisingly thoughtful and compelling story...Readers who love a good postapocalyptic hell ride, AI-centered adventures, and robot/human companion stories, such as A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, will appreciate.” ―Library Journal, starred review
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We Used to Live Here
by Marcus Kliewer
What it's about: A young, queer couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve, while restoring an old house, answer the door to a man claiming to have lived there years before, which sets in motion a chain of uncanny and inexplicable events leading to Charlie's disappearance and Eve's descent into insanity.
Why you might like it: Get Out meets Parasite in this eerily haunting debut and Reddit hit—soon to be a Netflix original movie starring Blake Lively—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.
Reviewers say: "Kliewer’s debut is an atmospheric nightmare in all the best ways. This is recommended for fans of intricately plotted psychological novels, such as those by Stephen King, Ruth Ware, and Sarah Pinborough." ― Booklist
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Cinderwich
by Cherie Priest
What it's about: Arriving in Cinderwich, Tennessee, to seek answers about a desiccated skeleton, Katie Thrush and her former college professor, Dr. Judith Kane, are met with resistance by the townsfolk, and the deeper they dig, the closer they come to exhuming the evil that lies, hungering, at the roots of this dying town.
Reviewers say: “Cinderwich is a fantastic, spooky treasure from Cherie Priest ― a mystery wrapped in Appalachian lore and family secrets, with so much heart. An absolute must read.” ―Fran Wilde, double Nebula winner and author of The Book of Gems
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Horror Movie
by Paul Tremblay
What it's about: The only surviving cast member of a notorious, disturbing 1993 art house horror movie joins the remake, but begins having trouble distinguishing between reality and film
Why you might like it: A chilling twist on the “cursed film” genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World.
Reviewers say: "Tremblay returns with a terrifying novel about the creation of art and its effect on all it touches. . . A suspenseful story that is marked by its relentless unease and disturbing revelations about the characters, yes, but also about the readers themselves. An immersive reading experience that will forever alter the way those who encounter it watch horror movies." — Booklist (starred review)
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The Wren in the Holly Library
by K. A. Linde
What it's about: Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse’s world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight. In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce...of sorts. But tonight, Kierse―a gifted and fearless thief―will break that treaty. She’ll enter the Holly Library...not knowing it’s the home of a monster. He’s charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying. But he knows talent when he sees it; it’s just a matter of finding her price. Now she’s locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She’ll sacrifice her freedom. She’ll offer her skills. Together, they’ll put their own futures at risk.
Reviewers say: "Fantasy, twisty action, and spice―everything I want in a book!" ―Sierra Simone, USA bestselling author of Salt Kiss
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Recently Added DVDs/Blu-Rays
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Pan's Labyrinth (Blu-Ray)
Criterion Collection Blu-ray Edition
Set in post-civil war Spain, a young girl flees the home of her cruel step-father into an underground fantasy world where she encounters a strange creature and a terrifying battle between good and evil
Rated R Drama, Fantasy, War
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Bones And All (Blu-Ray)
As they travel together on a cross-country road trip, a young woman and a young man who are both cannibals begin to fall in love
Rated R Drama, Horror, Romance
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Immaculate
Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarks on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia's warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors
Rated R Horror
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Perpetrator
Jonny, a wild and impulsive teenage girl living precariously in a town where young women continue to go missing, and the power she's forced to unlock to survive
Not Rated Horror
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Revolution X
When a talented artist's destiny to change the world is destroyed, people from the future come to restore his true path. Their mission won't be simple. This time-twisting film of good against evil tells the story of humanity and the grounding, undeniable power of will
Not Rated Sci-Fi
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