Josh Malerman Livres

La plupart des gens n'ont pas voulu y croire, les incidents se passaient loin, sans témoins. Depuis qu'ils sont nés, les enfants de Malorie n'ont jamais vu le ciel. Elle les a élevés seule, à l'abri du danger, sans nom, qui s'est abattu sur le monde. On dit qu'un coup d'oeil suffit pour perdre la raison, être pris d'une pulsion meurtrière et retourner sa violence contre soi. Elle sait que bientôt les murs de la maison ne pourront plus protéger ses petits. Alors, les yeux bandés, tous trois vont affronter l'extérieur, et entamer un voyage terrifiant sur le fleuve, tentative désespérée pour rejoindre une colonie de rescapés. Arriveront-ils à bon port, guidés seulement par l'ouïe et l'instinct ? Un climat de tension habilement instauré, qui vous fera sursauter au moindre bruit.

With a gripping narrative that evokes the suspense of Hitchcock and the horror of Stephen King, this chilling debut immerses readers in a tense atmosphere. The author's cool, merciless storytelling captivates and keeps the audience on edge, drawing comparisons to iconic works in the genre. The book promises a unique blend of psychological tension and supernatural elements, making it a compelling read for fans of thrilling and unsettling fiction.

In the old world there were many rules. In the new world there is only one that matters: don't open your eyes. In the seventeen years since the 'creatures' appeared, many people have broken that rule. Many have looked. Many have lost their minds, their lives, their loved ones. In that time, Malorie has raised her two children - Olympia and Tom - on the run or in hiding. Now nearly teenagers, survival is no longer enough. They want freedom. When a census-taker stops by their refuge, he is not welcome. But he leaves a list of names - of survivors building a future beyond the darkness - and on that list are two names Malorie knows. Two names for whom she'll break every rule, and take her children across the wilderness, in the hope of becoming a family again...

This anthology features a unique blend of dark science fiction and poetry, showcasing contributions from award-winning editor Michael Bailey. It includes striking illustrations by renowned artist L.A. Spooner and compelling poetry with illustrations by Orion Zangara. Additionally, readers will find an insightful introduction on humanism by bestselling author F. Paul Wilson, enriching the overall experience of this genre-defying collection.

Halloween has always gone hand-in-hand with horror. The holiday gives many children their first taste of terror, the discovery and overcoming of fears. For those who find they love a good scare, that first taste can grow into a voracious appetite.That might be why you’re looking at this book right now. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Doorbells at Dusk is a treasury of brand-new Halloween tales from both modern masters and rising stars of dark fiction, horror and suspense.These are the thrills you crave, packed into a collection of stories that's pure Halloween.Carve your pumpkins and turn on the porch light, Halloween frights begin with the sound of…DOORBELLS AT DUSK.Featuring stories by:• Sean Eads• Amber Fallon• Charles Gramlich• Joanna Koch• Curtis M. Lawson• Lisa Lepovetsky• Adam Light• Evans Light• Chad Lutzke• Josh Malerman• Jason Parent• Thomas Vaughn• Joshua Viola• Ian Welke• Gregor Xane

Twelve chilling and thrilling stories from the darkest stars of modern horror including Josh Malerman, Caroline Kepnes, Stephen Graham Jones, Ramsay Campbell and more...

"Josh Malerman is a master at unsettling you-and keeping you off-balance until the last page is turned."-Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Blackbirds J is a student at a school deep in a forest far away from the rest of the world. J is one of only twenty-six students, all of whom think of the school's enigmatic founder as their father. J's peers are the only family he has ever had. The students are being trained to be prodigies of art, science, and athletics, and their life at the school is all they know-and all they are allowed to know. But J suspects that there is something out there, beyond the pines, that the founder does not want him to see, and he's beginning to ask questions. What is the real purpose of this place? Why can the students never leave? And what secrets is their father hiding from them? Meanwhile, on the other side of the forest, in a school very much like J's, a girl named K is asking the same questions. J has never seen a girl, and K has never seen a boy. As K and J work to investigate the secrets of their two strange schools, they come to discover something even more mysterious: each other.

Exploring themes of haunted pasts and psychological turmoil, this collection features five novellas blending horror and speculative fiction. A sister's claim of a haunting reveals deeper childhood traumas, while a dying man's confessions unveil dark secrets. A space tourist confronts his history during a cosmic journey, and a trendy couple becomes ensnared by their possessions and relationship. Lastly, a wealthy murderer faces the wrath of vengeful triplet brothers staging a haunting to drive him insane. Each story delves into the complexities of fear and memory.

Each story in this novella collection unveils a dark secret lurking within a mysterious small town, crafted by the bestselling author of Bird Box. The narratives explore themes of fear and the unknown, drawing readers into a chilling atmosphere where the seemingly ordinary hides unsettling truths. Through a blend of suspense and intrigue, the tales promise to captivate and disturb, inviting readers to uncover the sinister undercurrents of this enigmatic setting.

From Josh Malerman, the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie, comes the legend of Pearl, a strange new monster unlike any other in horror (previously published as On This, the Day of the Pig). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL • “Daring readers should find this tale of a malevolent telepathic pig to be a memorable experience.”—Booklist (starred review) There’s something strange about Walter Kopple’s farm. At first it seems to be his grandson, who cruelly murders one of Walter’s pigs in an act of seemingly senseless violence. But then people in town begin to whisper that Walter’s grandson heard a voice commanding him to kill. And that the voice belongs to a most peculiar creature: the pig named Pearl. Walter is not sure what to believe. He knows he’s always been afraid of the strangely malevolent Pearl. But as madness and paranoia grip the town and the townspeople descend on Walter’s farm with violent wrath, they begin to discover that true evil wears a human face.