Darker Days 9781804997710 Paperback

When the darker days fall, the debt must be paid, . . . get ready for the chilling new folk horror from the Hugo Award-winning, bestselling author ofHEX -from the publisher ofThe Exorcistand perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Stephen King.One ofthe most vital and exciting voices in modern horror.Mike Flanagan, award-winning director of Doctor Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House’No one builds agonizing tension like Thomas Olde Heuvelt.Darker Daysis his best yet.’Catriona Ward, bestselling author ofThe Last House on Needless StreetIn Lock Haven, a quiet little town in Washington State, there is a very special street.Bird Street. The residents of Bird Street are all successful, wealthy, healthy and happy. And their children are all well-mannered and smart and high achievers.At least they are for eleven months of the year.In November, however, the Darker Days begin. For Novembers the month when things take a turn for the worse: accidents, bad luck, familial conflict and illness take hold. And it is in November that a stranger comes to Bird Street to collect the debt owed by the residents.Because, you see, there is a price that must be paid for all the happiness and good fortune they enjoy for the other eleven months of year. And that price is one human life. Every November. Without fail.And so it has been for over a hundred years. To ease their guilt, the residents of Bird Street seek out individuals usually the elderly or the terminally ill who wish to die with dignity and are content to be helped on their way.But this year, things dont go to plan. This year events take a terrifying turn . . .Propulsive and haunting,Darker Daysis a devastating modern take on the Faustian pact, and begs the question: how far wouldyougo for your own happiness?Praise forDarker Daysand Thomas Olde HeuveltTotally, brilliantly originalStephen King, bestselling author ofItandCarriePossibly the most frightening prologue ever writtenGuardian’This is Olde Heuvelt at the height of his powers.’Alma Katsu, award-winning author ofThe HungerA daring and uncompromisingjewel of horror fiction. Eric LaRocca, award-winning author ofThings Have Gotten Worse Since We Last SpokeCreepy, gripping, and original.George R. R. Martin, bestselling author ofGame of ThronesTakes the horror/thriller genre to a whole new level.’Sarah Lotz, award-winning author ofThe White Road