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The Resurrection Man's Legacy: And Other Stories
by Dale BaileyA breathtaking collection of wonders and horrors—including robotic surrogate parents and zombie voters—from a new acknowledged master of darkest fantasy Whether speculating on an all-too-possible future or plumbing the stygian depths of supernatural evil and human degradation, Dale Bailey&’s award-winning short fiction has been justifiably compared to the work of some of the true giants in the field—Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and Theodore Sturgeon, to name but a few. In this first collection of astonishing stories, the acclaimed author of the modern horror masterworks The Fallen and House of Bones demonstrates his remarkable range with tales that exhilarate, terrify, and touch the soul. A young boy comes of age on a secluded farm that grows a particularly grisly crop. The dead rise up to cast their ballots in a close presidential election. An assassin plots his next kill from inside the body of someone frighteningly close to the victim. An African American census taker discovers a hidden bayou town where time has stopped at a nightmarish point in history. Bailey takes readers inside the tents of a circus of shadows and explores an expectant father&’s dark and terrible legacy for his unborn child. This extraordinary collection runs the gamut from fantasy to horror, from science fiction to heartbreaking reality, speaking in voices, old and young, that brilliantly capture the light and the darkness of their ingeniously imagined worlds. Includes the Nebula Award–nominated novelette, &“The Resurrection Man&’s Legacy.&”
Resurrection Men
by T. K. WelshWelsh, author of The Unresolved, spins an intricate and chilling story of greed, malevolence, and redemption based on the body-snatcher trials that were held in London in 1831. [From the inside book flap:] "The body-matchers, they have come, And made a snatch at me, It's very hard them kind of men Won't let a baby be! London, 1830s, twelve-year-old Victor, an orphan, knows from experience that life is dangerous, and death by disease or accident is common. But to Mr. Tipple and Mr. Biggs, these streets--teeming with the poor and forgotten--are a paradise. They know that a child, once dead, is a commodity, and they are growing impatient.... In this tumultuous dark underworld, where a "fresh subject" can fetch as much as nine guineas--the yearly salary of a workingman--Victor must risk his life to uncover the identity of the ghoulish murderer who is at the very heart of London's furtive trade in human corpses." This is a gripping adventure story, based on fact of Victor, an orphan boy's desperate struggle to survive among the impoverished in the 1830's when children were kidnapped and used, both alive and dead for experimentation. Victor First as a cabin boy, then as a begging cripple, overcomes poverty. Contains graphic violence.
The Resurrectionist: A Twisty Gothic Mystery of Dark Scottish History
by A. Rae DunlapIn the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching. Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine for readers of Lydia Kang, ML Rio, Sarah Perry, and C.E. McGill."With wit as sharp as a scalpel, and a plot as dark and twisted as the Edinburgh alleys in which it is set, The Resurrectionist is a thrilling debut that will have readers turning pages deep into the night." —Hester Fox, author of The Last Heir to Blackwood Library Edinburgh, Scotland, 1828. Naïve but determined James Willoughby has abandoned his posh, sheltered life at Oxford to pursue a lifelong dream of studying surgery in Edinburgh. A shining beacon of medical discovery in the age of New Enlightenment, the city&’s university offers everything James desires—except the chance to work on a human cadaver. For that, he needs to join one of the private schools in Surgeon&’s Square, at a cost he cannot afford. In desperation, he strikes a deal with Aneurin &“Nye&” MacKinnon, a dashing young dissectionist with an artist&’s eye for anatomy and a reckless passion for knowledge. Nye promises to help him gain the surgical experience he craves—but it doesn&’t take long for James to realize he&’s made a devil&’s bargain . . . Nye is a body snatcher. And James has unwittingly become his accomplice. Intoxicated by Nye and his noble mission, James rapidly descends into the underground ranks of the Resurrectionists—the body snatchers infamous for stealing fresh corpses from churchyards to be used as anatomical specimens. Before he knows it, James is caught up in a life-or-death scheme as rival gangs of snatchers compete in a morbid race for power and prestige. James and Nye soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a shady pair of unscrupulous opportunists known as Burke and Hare, who are dead set on cornering the market, no matter the cost. These unsavory characters will do anything to beat the competition for bodies. Even if it&’s cold-blooded murder . . . Exquisitely macabre and delightfully entertaining, The Resurrectionist combines fact and fiction in a rollicking tale of the risks and rewards of scientific pursuit, the passions of its boldest pioneers, and the anatomy of human desire.
The Resurrectionist: Sneak Peek
by A. Rae DunlapBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!In the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching.Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine for readers of Lydia Kang, ML Rio, Sarah Perry, and C.E. McGill.Portrait of the Medical Student as a Young Body SnatcherYet I must insist that in the end, this is not a story about Death. It is perhaps a Life story, or even—yes—a Love story. It is the story of how I clawed my way from the decay of a crumbling legacy into the modern era of Reason and Science. It is the story of how I escaped the prison of archaic superstition to the freedom of enlightenment. It is the story of how a rose can blossom from even the bloodiest soil, of how light can grow from shadow, how love can grow from despair.This, dear reader, is the story of my Resurrection.Edinburgh, Scotland, 1828. Naïve but determined James Willoughby has abandoned his posh, sheltered life at Oxford to pursue a lifelong dream of studying surgery in Edinburgh. A shining beacon of medical discovery in the age of New Enlightenment, the city&’s university offers everything James desires—except the chance to work on a human cadaver. For that, he needs to join one of the private schools in Surgeon&’s Square, at a cost he cannot afford. In desperation, he strikes a deal with Aneurin &“Nye&” MacKinnon, a dashing young dissectionist with an artist&’s eye for anatomy and a reckless passion for knowledge. Nye promises to help him gain the surgical experience he craves—but it doesn&’t take long for James to realize he&’s made a devil&’s bargain . . .Nye is a body snatcher. And James has unwittingly become his accomplice. Intoxicated by Nye and his noble mission, James rapidly descends into the underground ranks of the Resurrectionists—the body snatchers infamous for stealing fresh corpses from churchyards to be used as anatomical specimens. Before he knows it, James is caught up in a life-or-death scheme as rival gangs of snatchers compete in a morbid race for power and prestige.James and Nye soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a shady pair of unscrupulous opportunists known as Burke and Hare, who are dead set on cornering the market, no matter the cost. These unsavory characters will do anything to beat the competition for bodies. Even if it&’s cold-blooded murder . . .Exquisitely macabre and delightfully entertaining, The Resurrectionist combines fact and fiction in a rollicking tale of the risks and rewards of scientific pursuit, the passions of its boldest pioneers, and the anatomy of human desire.
Resurrectionists: Near Death Experience
by Fred Van LenteResurrectionists are a select group of people who cannot only remember their past lives, but also become them. Framed architect-turned-thief Jericho Way and his crew of modern-day tomb robbers aren&’t born knowing they&’ve been trying to pull off the same heist for three millennia. First, they have to wake up. But with enlightenment comes grave danger—the eternally antagonistic Sojourn Corporation is now hot on their heels! Collects Resurrectionists #1–#6.&“Resurrectionists [is] great! Action, intrigue, and mystery aplenty!&”—Jim Zub (Conan Red Sonja)
Resurrezione
by Steve Vernon Carmelo Massimo TidonaL’acqua ha iniziato a bollire. Nel 1691, il paese di Crossfall insegnò alla strega Thessaly come morire. La percossero, le spararono, la impiccarono, ma niente funzionò. Quando infine tentarono di seppellirla viva, Thessaly scatenò il campo contro di loro. Il primo uomo morì quando un soffio di vento gli strappò la carne dalle ossa. Una radice, lanciata come un giavellotto sporco di terra, uccise il secondo. Molte altre morti seguirono. Il pastore Fell impalò la strega col manico della sua stessa scopa, ma lei lo trascinò nel campo ad attendere per altri tre secoli. Trecento anni dopo Maddy Harker ucciderà il suo violento marito Vic. Lo seppellirà nel campo come già aveva seppellito suo padre, che la molestava, anni prima. Quello stesso campo in cui lo spirito inquieto di Thessaly Cross giace in attesa. Dopo tre giorni, Vic risorgerà... fatto di terra, ossa e odio. Gli uomini lo chiameranno demone di stracci. E l’inferno, e Thessaly, lo seguiranno. Secondo volume del più spaventoso romanzo sugli spaventapasseri che leggerete mai.
Retenido: Un relato corto sobre ZOMBIS
by Terry M. WestRETENIDO es un relato de zombis ferozmente original del escritor de terror, Terry M. West. Sean bienvenidos al Hogar para la Continuidad de Milburn & Stein, una comunidad de primera clase para la existencia de los recién convertidos a muertos vivientes.
Retold Classics: Chillers
by Wim Coleman Pat PerrinAnthology of classic horror stories. Includes "The Body-Snatcher," "The Brazilian Cat," "Dracula's Guest," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Yellow Wallpaper," "Sredni Vashtar," and others.
Retold Edgar Allan Poe
by Edgar Allan Poe Wim ColemanThis book presents a collection of eight adapted tales from the classic American author Edgar Allan Poe. The collection retains the flavor of Poe, including his love of language, sometimes curious writing conventions, and quest for the perfect prototype of a short story. The gripping and gruesome details of the original stories are here.
El retorno del esqueleto (Serie Bat Pat #Volumen 18)
by Roberto Pavanello¡Continúan las aventuras del murciélago detective Bat Pat y los hermanos Silver: Leo, Martin y Rebecca! ¡¡¡HOLA!!! SOY BAT PAT.OS VOY A CONTAR UNA HISTORIA QUE OS PONDRÁ LOS PELOS DE PUNTA...¿ESTÁIS PREPARADOS? ¡Los hermanos Silver y yo nos vamos de vacaciones! La tía Gergovia es una arqueóloga famosa y nos ha invitado a pasar unos días con ella para enseñarnos lo emocionante que es su trabajo: excavaciones a punto de derrumbarse, viejos tesoros repletos de maldiciones... ¡Y yo que pensaba tumbarme a la sombra a saborear un pincho de mosquitos!
Retratados
by Kirsten McKenzieEle observava de perto o retrato inacabado no cavalete. Era um esboço mal definido do rosto de uma mulher, os olhos ainda vazios. Apenas o contorno em forma de amêndoa e as sobrancelhas estavam feitas, esperando que o artista capturasse a parte mais difícil de qualquer mulher. Ele refletiu sobre a direção que deveria tomar. Dormindo ou desperta. A tranquilidade do sono ou o terror que ele viu envolvendo o rosto dela. Este era o ponto sem retorno, ele sempre poderia pintar por cima caso seu ponto de vista mudasse, mas queria gravar a essência dela, se ele pudesse definir o que era. Ele precisava de mais tempo. Sua sombra o observava preparar seus pincéis, seus pequenos pés enrolados debaixo dela enquanto se empoleirava no assento da janela, a tempestade uivante emoldurando seu rosto jovem. Seu pincel pêlo de marta dançava sobre a tela, criando bochechas coradas de juventude, lábios abertos. Fios de cabelo apareciam como mágica, soprados por um vento invisível. Fio após fio apareceu na tela esticada, seu pincel misturando uma sugestão de castanho avermelhado no cabelo enquanto atingia a sobrancelha. Escolhendo um pincel mais fino, ele mergulhou-o em uma tonalidade mais escura — um cinza indescritível e trabalhou no pescoço antes de definir os ombros. Com um pano úmido, ele manchou o óleo — dando a ilusão de que a pessoa foi flagrada no meio do movimento ao lançar um olhar para trás. A pintura manchada era etérea no crepúsculo da sala. A garotinha estendeu a mão e girou um de seus dedos pelo conteúdo na paleta. Com o dedo, ela manchou a pintura na tela, as cores em um contraste gritante aos tons cinza dos traços ágeis do artista. Juntos, eles admiraram seus esforços. "Não demorou muito, duas noites", ele disse, acariciando os cabelos dela. Soltos de sua fita branca, eles espalharam-se por seus ombros como as samambaias no corredor, vibrantes e vivas. Seu próprio sorriso sumindo enquanto
El retrato de Rose Madder (Mitos Bolsillo Ser.)
by Stephen KingEra como si el cuadro la hubiera llamado, obligándola a detenerse. Y al leer la inscripción del dorso, «Rose Madder», supo que tenía que ser suyo, el adorno perfecto para su recién estrenado hogar de mujer libre. Tras años de maltratos, por fin Rosie Daniels había abandonado a su marido y emprendido una nueva vida en otra ciudad. Pero es muy difícil no dejar pistas, y Norman, el brutal policía con quien se había casado, inicia la caza sistemática e implacable de su mujer. Cada vez está más y más cerca, y Rosie advierte, no sin temor, que su única aliada es esa figura pintada en el cuadro, que la invita a pasar a su lado de la realidad. Lectores y blogueros han dicho...«Este libro me ha enganchado cosa mala... Pocas veces me llevo un libro a todas partes, para aprovechar cualquier momento que pueda arañar para leer, incluido cuando hago la compra con el libro en una mano y el carro en la otra o las consiguientes colas en las cajas... Pero era incapaz de cerrar el libro y quedarme sin saber cómo continuaba. [...] una mezcla entre thriller psicológico y fantasía gótica que me ha fascinado de principio a fin. Por mi parte,recomendadísimo.»Lector anónimo en casadellibro.com «Una novela llena de misterio y suspense de principio a fin, [...]. El ritmo de la trama es muy rápido para mantener el suspense, [...]. Los personajes son una maravilla: perfectamente bien delineados y construidos, y con una psique tremenda que respalda sus acciones y pensamientos. Además, los lectores de otros libros de King encontrarán diversas referencias a otras novelas también del género.»Montse Reyes en losmillibros.blogspot.com
The Retreat: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Killer Twist
by J.A. BakerA chilling novel of a fragile marriage, a remote house above the North Sea, and a dark secret that may change everything.Chamber Cottage, a coastguard residence that sits high up on the North Yorkshire cliffs overlooking the North Sea, is home to Alec and Peggy. Damaged by their childhoods and estranged from family members, they are trying to get on with their lives and find comfort in each other—though their marriage suffers from strain. Both are convinced that they are being watched—a situation that exacerbates Peggy&’s agoraphobic tendencies. To make matters worse, Peggy discovers her estranged mother is stalking her, claiming she knows a dark secret that is putting Peggy in danger. She thinks Alec is a monster. Before long, Peggy is not sure what to believe—and what truly lies within Chamber Cottage…
The Retreat
by Elisabeth de MariaffiA "gorgeously written and atmospheric thriller" following one woman's long-awaited visit to a mountain arts retreat—where she soon finds herself in a race to survive (Robyn Harding).She came looking for inspiration.Instead, disaster strikes. Maeve Martin arrives at the High Water Center for the Arts, a gorgeous lodge nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains, determined to do one thing: begin her own dance company. A retired performer and mother of two, time is running out for her to find her feet again after the collapse of her disastrous—and violent—marriage. And at first, there's a thrill to being on her own for the first time in years. Isolated in the snowy beauty of the retreat, Maeve can forget the ghost of her past for an hour, for a day. But when an avalanche strikes, Maeve finds herself trapped with six other guests. They&’ve lost all power, phone service, heat, and the road back to town. At first, there&’s a sense of camaraderie—the fire is warm, the freezer well-stocked. But as the days pass and the storm rages on outside, tensions start to run high. Help is coming, so they just have to hold on, right? Then the first guest meets an unspeakable death.Followed by another. Soon Maeve must admit how little she knows about these strangers . . . and how useless a locked door is if the darkness is already inside.&“Magnificently absorbing and haunting . . . With a dabble each of Hitchcock thriller, cozy mystery, and domestic noir, The Retreat offers a terrifyingly fun read.&” —Amy Stuart, author of Still Water
Retribution
by David E GreskeMurder, madness, and revenge.Meagan Connors is young and beautiful, but her dreams are driving her mad. She seeks the help of psychologist Donovan Grey, and he begins to unlock the secrets to Meagan's troubled past. But Dr. Grey develops a secret of his own—he's falling in love with his patient.Paul Connors is Meagan's much older husband. Victim of an abusive childhood and haunted by horrid images of his dead mother, he's begun the slow spiral into insanity. At his mother's insistence he focuses his madness on his wife and takes her to the old deserted park, where the past and present collide and Meagan's dreams become her worst nightmares.And then there's Marlene. Genre: Horror / Suspense Thriller
Retribution
by Jilliane HoffmanWhen an elite prosecutor faces the most lethal predator she's ever encountered, it all comes down to a choice between justice...and retribution Prosecutor C.J. Townsend is a talented state prosecutor in Miami, well-known within law enforcement and judicial circles for her ability to handle even the most horrific cases - without losing her cool. Her experience in prosecuting violent sex-crimes has resulted in her to rise to second-in-command at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office where she has a reputation for going strictly 'by-the-book'. For the past year, C.J. has been involved in the investigation of a series of shocking murders that have taken place in Miami. When a speeding motorist is pulled over and police discover the mutilated body of a young woman in the trunk of the car, it appears that the case is finally solved. Despite the maelstrom of publicity, she begins to build her court case, piece by careful piece. But C.J. has personal demons that she's never revealed to the world. Now, when she needs to be at the top of her game, a terrible incident from her past is resurfacing. As she battles the evil incarnate in court, she is also fighting the devil inside - struggling to resolve the conflict between the events of her past and her duty and integrity as a prosecuting attorney. On top of everything else, the lead detective on the case is one who has hinted that he has begun to care for her as much as more than just a colleague. And everything is riding on her ability to put this killer behind bars. . !
Retribution (Dark-Hunter, Book 20)
by Sherrilyn KenyonFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the next thrilling installment in her blockbuster Dark-Hunter series. Harm no human... A hired gunslinger, William Jessup Brady lived his life with one foot in the grave. He believed that every life had a price. Until the day when he finally found a reason to live. In one single act of brutal betrayal, he lost everything, including his life. Brought back by a Greek goddess to be one of her Dark-Hunters, he gave his immortal soul for vengeance and swore he'd spend eternity protecting the humans he'd once considered prey. Orphaned as a toddler, Abigail Yager was taken in by a family of vampires and raised on one belief --- Dark-Hunters are the evil who prey on both their people and mankind, and they must all be destroyed. While protecting her adoptive race, she has spent her life eliminating the Dark-Hunters and training for the day when she meeting the man who killed her family: Jess Brady. A gun in the hand is worth two in the holster... Jess has been charged with finding and terminating the creature who's assassinating Dark-Hunters. The last thing he expects to find is a human face behind the killings, but when that face bears a striking resemblance to the one who murdered him centuries ago, he knows something evil is going on. He also knows he's not the one who killed her parents. But Abigail refuses to believe the truth and is determined to see him dead once and for all. Brought together by an angry god and chased by ancient enemies out to kill them both, they must find a way to overcome their mutual hatred or watch as one of the darkest of powers rises and kills both the races they've sworn to protect.
RetroCog (PowerUp! #2)
by Marie HarteThe second steamy, stand-alone romance in New York Times bestseller Marie Harte’s psychic, romantic suspense series—POWERUP! When the past and the present collide, the Old West is new again. A m/f romance. Psychic ex-government agent Noah First is grudgingly settling into life as a civilian when his boss assigns him one of those cases—like the ones he used to do for the government. Given the job of tracking down a stolen painting, Noah finds more than he bargained for when murder is involved. It’s his power to see the past in places where emotions run high, and when he tracks the painting down to a touristy mining town, he lands in serious trouble. A phantom, a woman he can’t resist, and a killer are on the loose. Will Noah find what he’s looking for, or will he end up one more ghost before it’s all over?Warning: This title contains the following—bordellos, ghosts, sexy visions, and a murderer who won’t stay dead. “Retrocog is a 5* read… The story is gripping - action packed and non-stop adventure. Bad, bad guys, hot and sexy good guys and a lot of down & dirty going on!!! ”Tracy, Goodreads
The Return
by Walter De La MareHow would your wife react if you came home with the face of someone else? How would you continue to look at your own life? What would you do? Considered one of Walter de la Mare's finest occult stories, this darkly thrilling tale tells the story of Lawford, a dull suburban man who accidentally falls asleep on a grave and wakes up possessed by the spirit - and face - of somebody else. Denounced by his family and friends as an impostor, Lawford's struggle to free himself of this possession leaves him a thoroughly changed man. Gripping and poignant, THE RETURN encompasses domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.
The Return
by Walter De La MareHow would your wife react if you came home with the face of someone else? How would you continue to look at your own life? What would you do? Considered one of Walter de la Mare's finest occult stories, this darkly thrilling tale tells the story of Lawford, a dull suburban man who accidentally falls asleep on a grave and wakes up possessed by the spirit - and face - of somebody else. Denounced by his family and friends as an impostor, Lawford's struggle to free himself of this possession leaves him a thoroughly changed man. Gripping and poignant, THE RETURN encompasses domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.
The Return
by Brian FreemantleReborn generation after generation, a serial killer is steps away from true immortality in this tale of horror from &“a master storyteller&” (Publishers Weekly). Death is no obstacle for Harold Taylor. Since the eighteenth century he has been reincarnated into a handful of identities. He won fame as an eye surgeon in Victorian England, established St. Louis&’s first brothels as an American settler, and survived the trenches of the First World War only to be executed in a court martial. But despite his different lives, one thing always remains the same: Harold Taylor is a murderer. Blood is the secret to Taylor&’s reincarnation. At each rebirth, he marks for death those who wronged him in the past, and by spilling their blood he guarantees himself another try at life. This time he has a new plan: to avoid death altogether by leaping into the body of another. For Harold Taylor, murder is only the beginning—unless, of course, someone can stop him. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Brian Freemantle including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Return
by Rachel HarrisonA group of friends reunite after one of them has returned from a mysterious two-year disappearance in this edgy and haunting debut.Julie is missing, and no one believes she will ever return—except Elise. Elise knows Julie better than anyone, and feels it in her bones that her best friend is out there and that one day Julie will come back. She&’s right. Two years to the day that Julie went missing, she reappears with no memory of where she&’s been or what happened to her. Along with Molly and Mae, their two close friends from college, the women decide to reunite at a remote inn. But the second Elise sees Julie, she knows something is wrong—she&’s emaciated, with sallow skin and odd appetites. And as the weekend unfurls, it becomes impossible to deny that the Julie who vanished two years ago is not the same Julie who came back. But then who—or what—is she?
The Return: The creepy debut novel for fans of Stephen King, CJ Tudor and Alma Katsu
by Rachel HarrisonHer best friend disappeared. A stranger came back.SEX AND THE CITY MEETS STEPHEN KING'S THE SHINING IN THIS CHILLING DEBUT Julie is missing, and no one believes she will ever return-except Elise. Elise knows Julie better than anyone. She feels it in her bones that her best friend is out there and that one day Julie will come back.She's right. Two years to the day that Julie went missing, she reappears with no memory of where she's been or what happened to her.Along with Molly and Mae, their two close friends from college, the women decide to reunite at a remote inn. But the second Elise sees Julie, she knows something is wrong-she's emaciated, with sallow skin and odd appetites. And as the weekend unfurls, it becomes impossible to deny that the Julie who vanished two years ago is not the same Julie who came back. But then who-or what-is she?An eerie storm of a debut that fuses thriller and horror into a brilliant depiction of women's friendships - the rivalries, jealousies, anxieties and love.Praise for THE RETURN'The Return expertly treads the fine line between thriller and horror. It's as deliciously creepy as opening up a box of candy-coated spiders-and eating them all in one sitting'Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of Vox'Combining suspense and horror with razor-sharp insights into the nature of female friendships, Rachel Harrison's The Return is a creepy, nerve-wracking, page-turning addition to the emerging field of horror thrillers'Alma Katsu, award-winning author of The Hunger'The Return is moving and terrifying in equal measure. A brilliant rumination on friendship, pain, and the myriad of unsuccessful ways we all try to run from our past and fill the holes in our hearts. Harrison's keen prose won't let you go. Be warned, you'll double check the locks on your doors before you try to sleep'Mallory O'Meara, author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon 'By turns scary and funny, horrifying and real, The Return is impossible to put down. It takes an honest, scathing look at female friendship while at the same time pulling the reader into a perfect nightmare of a story'Simone St. James, bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel 'The Return is supernatural horror at its very best! Sharp dialogue, complex relationships and mind-bending action will have readers locking their doors and checking under their beds. Rachel Harrison has reinvented this genre and will surely be hailed as a pioneer among her peers'Wendy Walker, bestselling author of The Night Before 'Hair-raising horror and pure entertainment in Harrison's compulsively readable debut . . . The tension and nuance of Harrison's complicated female friendships add depth to an already delicious, chilling debut'Publishers Weekly'Fusing horror and thriller together, it's an unsettling tale of rivalry, envy, fear, friendship and love' Culturefly's Books of 2020
The Return: The creepy debut novel for fans of Stephen King, CJ Tudor and Alma Katsu
by Rachel HarrisonPERFECT FOR FANS OF THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, RIVERDALE AND STEPHEN KING'S THE SHININGHer best friend disappeared. A stranger came back.Julie is missing, and the missing don't often return. But Elise knows Julie better than anyone, and she feels in her bones that her best friend is out there.She's right. Two years to the day that Julie vanished, she reappears with no memory of what happened to her. But she is different. She's emaciated, with sallow skin, chipped teeth and odd appetites. In so many ways, Julie seems to be the friend they all loved and lost. But in others, she seems to be a stranger.Along with Molly and Mae, their two close friends from college, they decide to reunite at the eccentric, remote Red Honey Inn. But when bad weather traps them inside the hotel, tensions flare. Elise begins to hear scratching within the walls, to see the slither of shadows cast by nothing. And as the weekend unfurls, it becomes impossible to deny that the Julie who vanished two years ago is not the same Julie who came back. An eerie storm of a debut that fuses thriller and horror into a brilliant depiction of women's friendships - the rivalries, jealousies, anxieties and love. The Return is like nothing else you'll read this year.(P)2020 Penguin Random House Audio
The Return
by Bentley LittleSpringerville is famous for its legendary Mongolian Monster. Of course no one believes the story--it's just an exciting tale to attract tourists. But then an excavation team unearths the figurine of a screaming woman, the jawbone of a deformed animal, and a child's toy--all buried together. Odd, too, is the foul odor lingering in the air, strange noises at night, and a man's face found hanging in a tree