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What Grows in the Dark

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Author

Jaq Evans

Genre

Adult – Horror

Release Date

March 5, 2024

Publisher

HarperCollins, Mira

Tags

Queer

Categories , Tag Product ID: 19396

Description

“At once suspenseful and tender…a queer horror masterpiece.”
—Marisa Crane, author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

In this chilling contemporary horror novel, a phony spiritualist returns to her hometown to assist in an investigation that eerily mirrors her sister’s death, forcing her to confront the secrets she’s been running from.

Sixteen years ago, Brigit Weylan’s older sister, Emma, walked into the woods in their small hometown of Ellis Creek. She never walked out. People said she was troubled—in the months leading up to her death, she was convinced there was a monster in those trees. Marked by the tragedy, Brigit left town and never looked back.

Now Brigit travels around the country investigating paranormal activity (and faking the results) with her cameraman, Ian. But when she receives a call from Ellis Creek, she’s thrust into the middle of a search for two missing teenagers. As Brigit and Ian are drawn further into the case, the parallels to Emma’s death become undeniable. And worse, Brigit can’t explain what’s happening to her: trees appearing in her bedroom in the middle of the night, something with a very familiar laugh watching her out in the darkness, and Emma’s voice on her phone, reminding Brigit to finish what they started.

More and more, it looks like Emma was right: there is a monster in Ellis Creek, and it’s waited a long time for Brigit to come home.

About the Author

Photograph of author Jaq Evans

Jaq Evans is a speculative fiction and horror author based out of Seattle, Washington. She also leads digital engagement strategy for 350.org.

After earning an MFA in Popular Fiction from Stonecoast (University of Southern Maine), Jaq now writes short stories, novels, and narrative nonfiction while supporting folks fighting for climate justice around the world. Jaq’s pronouns are none / she/they.

Look for Jaq’s debut novel, WHAT GROWS IN THE DARK, from Mira / HarperCollins in March 2024.

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