Edenville: A Spine-Tingling Exploration of Small-Town Secrets and Ambition, Ideal for Fall 2024, Enter a World Where Darkness Lurks Just Beneath the Surface

ISBN: 0063252244

Author: Rebelein, Sam

Condition: New

"[A]n essential read for horror enthusiasts." -BooklistAn unsettling, immersive, and wildly entertaining debut novel from "a major new talent!" (R.L. Stine)."[A] delightfully gooey blend of gothic, cosmic, folk and body horror churned by a sharp-bladed critique of academia."- Lucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sister, Maiden, MonsterAfter publishing his debut novel, The Shattered Man, to disappointing sales and reviews, Campbell P. Marion is struggling to find inspiration for a follow-up. When Edenville College invites him to join as a writer-in-residence, hes convinced that his bad luck has finally taken a turn. His girlfriend Quinn isnt so sure-she grew up near Edenville and has good reasons for not wanting to move back. Cam disregards her skepticism and accepts the job, with Quinn reluctantly following along.But theres something wrong in Edenville. Despite the charming old ladies milling about Main Street and picturesque sunflowers dotting the sidewalks, poison lurks beneath the surface. As a series of strange and ominous events escalate among Edenville and its residents, Cam and Quinn find themselves entangled in a dark and disturbing history.Told with equal parts horror and humor, Edenville explores the urban legends that fuel our nightmares and the ways in which ambition can overshadow our best instincts. Sam Rebelein is an exciting, sharp new voice, sure to terrify readers for years to come.The mundane horrors of rural and academic living collide with pure cosmic weirdness in Sam Rebeleins Edenville. Not since Jason Pargins John Dies at the End have I been so horrified and grossed out by a bookI could say more, but honestly, the less you know about this book, the better. A fantastic debut.- Todd Keisling, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Devils Creek and Cold, Black & Infinite