New Releases by Josh Malerman

From the bestselling author of Bird Box and Incidents Around the House, an impassioned book about a night that changed the author’s life and put into perspective the writing life—and how you too can be inspired to face the fears that might hold you back from doing your best work One night, bestselling author Josh Malerman—then just an aspiring writer—watched Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead with his fiancée and two friends. It was a gathering that could’ve gone unnoticed, another date night with a movie, but for Malerman, it became a landmark. It changed the course of his life, and it will inspire you to reflect on your own journey and to discover existing triumphs that are within you already. Describing the course of the night, Malerman reflects on his life, from his career as a musician to his stack of rough drafts, written prior to ever being published—and on how meeting the love of his life, a fellow creative, opened him to new experiences and new ways of viewing the world they now quest through together. Malerman deploys his own story to help readers not only write their unwritten stories but celebrate their uncelebrated victories: to find their voice, their vision, and their joie de vivre. By simply describing an uncommon and uncanny night, he guides aspiring writers beyond the blank page to the immortal life of the writer.

‘This book is the monster that lives inside your closet’ – Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddy and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: ‘Can I go inside your heart?’ When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay. Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder. Only the bonds of family can keep Bela safe, but other incidents show cracks in her parents’ marriage. The safety Bela relies on is about to unravel. But Other Mommy needs an answer. ''A gleeful, mean, old-school scare machine . . . You just have to turn the first page to set it off'' - Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie

Climate change can be terrifying as we navigate through climate action-- haunted by our past which dictates our future. In this anthology-- Revelations: Horror Writers for Climate Action-- twenty-one legendary horror authors bring both dark tales and awareness to our worldview. Apocalyptic futures, dire warnings, things unleashed from icy tombs... this collection gets under your skin and gives readers a peek into worldswhere prophecy and nihilism reign. Herein are stories FROM authors such as Nuzo Onoh, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Gwendolyn Kiste, Paul Tremblay, and many others-- all brought together to give us fiction that redefines the realities of global warming and climate change.Proceeds from this anthology benefit Climate Outreach-- the leading experts in climate change communications. The organization helps people understand the complexities of the issue in ways that resonates with their identity, values and worldview. Informed consent and support from people across society and around the world creates what CLIMATE OUTREACH calls a social mandate for climate action-- and they believe it'' s how real change happens.May Revelations: Horror Writers for Climate Action resonate with you.

Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents this chilling horror anthology of 18 original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more. The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse. From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season. Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry... Featuring stories from: Nadia Bulkin Terry Dowling Tananarive Due Jeffrey Ford Christopher Golden Stephen Graham Jones Glen Hirshberg Richard Kadrey Alma Katsu Cassandra Khaw John Langan Josh Malerman Nick Mamatas Garth Nix Benjamin Percy M. Rickert Kaaron Warren

Five harrowing novellas of horror and speculative fiction from the singular mind of the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box, featuring the World Fantasy Award finalist “Half the House Is Haunted” AN ESQUIRE AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Josh Malerman is a master weaver of stories—and in this spine-chilling collection he spins five twisted tales from the shadows of the human soul: A sister insists to her little brother that “Half the House Is Haunted” by a strange presence. But is it the house that’s haunted—or their childhoods? In “Argyle,” a dying man confesses to homicides he never committed, and he reveals long-kept secrets far more sinister than murder. A tourist takes the ultimate trip to outer space in “The Jupiter Drop,” but the real journey is into his own dark past. In “Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer™,” a trendy married couple buys the latest home gadget only to find themselves trapped by their possessions, their history . . . and each other. And in “Egorov,” a wealthy old cretin murders a young man, not knowing the victim was a triplet. The two surviving brothers stage a savage faux-haunting—playing the ghost of their slain brother—with the aim of driving the old murderer mad.

The fifth and final volume of the Chiral Mad series.

Horror has a new name: Daphne. A brutal, enigmatic woman stalks a high school basketball team in a reimagining of the slasher genre by the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box. “A superb serial killer novel and a great coming-of-age story.”—Gabino Iglesias, author of The Devil Takes You Home ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Paste It’s the last summer for Kit Lamb: The last summer before college. The last summer with her high school basketball team, and with Dana, her best friend. The last summer before her life begins. But the night before the big game, one of the players tells a ghost story about Daphne, a girl who went to their school many years ago and died under mysterious circumstances. Some say she was murdered, others that she died by her own hand. And some say that Daphne is a murderer herself. They also say that Daphne is still out there, obsessed with revenge, and will appear to kill again anytime someone thinks about her. After Kit hears the story, her teammates vanish, one by one, and Kit begins to suspect that the stories about Daphne are real . . . and to fear that her own mind is conjuring the killer. Now it’s a race against time as Kit searches for the truth behind the legend and learns to face her own fears—before the summer of her lifetime becomes the last summer of her life. Mixing a nostalgic coming-of-age story and an instantly iconic female villain with an innovative new vision of classic horror, Daphne is an unforgettable thriller as only Josh Malerman could imagine it.

Why do we crave that which is killing us?Addiction is the perpetual epidemic, where swarms of human moths flutter to the flames of hell. Because that warm blanket of a heroin high, that joyful intoxication of a pint of vodka, the electric energy of a line of cocaine, over time leaves you with a cold loneliness and a bitter heart. Relationships are destroyed, bodies deteriorate, loved ones lost, yet the craving continues for that which destroys us-living, as the title suggests, like an Orphan of Bliss.Welcome to the third and final fix of addiction horror. The series that began with Garden of Fiends and followed Lullabies for Suffering can be read in any order. You can start here, you can end here, but Orphans of Bliss is certainly the biggest one yet. A more expansive and diverse table of contents brought together for an explosive grand finale, an unflinching look at the insidious nature of addiction, told with searing honesty but compassion for those who suffer.

Twelve chilling and thrilling stories from the darkest stars of modern horror including Josh Malerman, Caroline Kepnes, Stephen Graham Jones, Ramsay Campbell and more... From the terrifying claustrophobia of a couple stuck together during lockdown to a desperate desire for attention during adolescence and the haunting vision of outliving your children, these stories are modern horror at its finest. Created as an homage to the 1980 classic horror anthology, Dark Forces, edited by Kirby McCauley, this collection contains 12 original novelettes showcasing today''s top horror talent. Dark Stars features all-new terrifying stories from award-winning authors and up-and-coming voices like Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Usman T. Malik, and Alma Katsu, with seasoned author John F.D. Taff at the helm. An afterword from original Dark Forces contributor Ramsey Campbell is a poignant finale to this bone-chilling collection. Enter if you dare, dear reader, and discover what horrors await in Dark Stars...

The fourth title in the Little Books Series III is a presentation of three all-new original novelettes by Josh Malerman, whose novel Bird Box has enjoyed recent critical success as a film. The stories: In “Fafa Dillenger’s Box” A desperate man asks that his most hideous potential be buried where he can’t find it ... In “Dead Witch’s Hair” A young boy asks his mother if he can please leave the lights on in his bedroom at night, no matter what they reveal ... In “Breadcrumbs” A famished hiker asks Fate for much needed bread and water, no mater where it comes from ... And while all three get what they’ve requested, each also learns the horror that often accompanies wishes fulfilled in this ... A Little Red Book of Requests

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.

The Stoker Award-winning chilling anthology of 18 short stories in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson, collecting today’s best horror writers. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand and more. A collection of new and exclusive short stories inspired by, and in tribute to, Shirley Jackson. Shirley Jackson is a seminal writer of horror and mystery fiction, whose legacy resonates globally today. Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, will bring together today’s leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Carmen Maria Machado, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand, Kelly Link, Cassandra Khaw, Karen Heuler, Benjamin Percy, John Langan, Laird Barron, Jeffrey Ford, M. Rickert, Seanan McGuire, Gemma Files, and Genevieve Valentine.

A tão aguardada sequela do bestseller de sucesso mundial Às Cegas , adaptado a filme pela Netflix. Doze anos depois, ainda não há explicação. Ainda não há solução. Mantenha os olhos fechados. Ainda há perigo lá fora. Doze anos depois de Malorie ter fugido com os filhos pelo rio, a venda continua a ser a única coisa que a protege. Basta um vislumbre das misteriosas criaturas para que as pessoas enlouqueçam e cometam atos de violência extrema. Sem qualquer solução à vista, resta-lhe tentar sobreviver e continuar a proteger Tom e Olympia. Quando um estranho surge à porta do abrigo onde ela se encontra, trazendo-lhe notícias inesperadas e até inverosímeis acerca da possibilidade de sobrevivência de alguém muito próximo, Malorie permite-se a si própria sentir esperança pela primeira vez em muito tempo. Malorie anseia por recuperar um pouco da sua vida antiga, mas regressar ao mundo lá fora é uma possibilidade assustadora que poderá pôr em risco a sua vida e a dos filhos. Perante os seus maiores medos, Malorie terá de escolher entre viver segundo as regras que a mantiveram segura até ao momento ou enfrentar novamente as trevas em busca de alguma luz ao fundo do túnel. Finalista do Prémio Goodreads 2020 para Melhor Livro de Terror e finalista do Prémio Bram Stoker Escolha da Amazon para Melhor Mistério, Thriller e Suspense. Elogios da crítica: «Mais um thriller sobrenatural tenso e de cortar a respiração. Josh Malerman evoca com mestria os horrores apocalíticos.» — Publishers Weekly

Um suspense inquietante que relembra as melhores histórias de Stephen King. A adaptação para filme, Bird Box, já está na Netflix, com Sandra Bullock no papel principal. Vencedor do prémio This is Horror para Melhor Livro de Terror Não abra os olhos. Há algo terrível lá fora. Num mundo pós-apocalítico tenso e aterrorizante que explora a essência do medo, uma mulher, com duas crianças, decide fugir, sonhando com uma vida em segurança. Mas durante a viagem, o perigo está à espreita: basta uma decisão errada e eles morrerão. Cinco anos depois de a epidemia ter começado, os sobreviventes ainda se escondem em abrigos, protegidos atrás de portas trancadas e janelas tapadas. Malorie e os seus filhos conseguiram sobreviver, mas agora que eles têm 4 anos chegou o momento de abandonar o refúgio. Procurar uma vida melhor, em segurança e sem medos. Num barco a remos e de olhos vendados, os três embarcam numa viagem rio acima. Apenas podem confiar no instinto e na audição apurada das crianças para se guiarem. De repente, sentem que são seguidos. Nas margens abandonadas, alguém observa. Será animal, humano ou monstro? Um suspense inquietante que relembra as melhores histórias de Stephen King.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie comes a haunting tale of love and mystery, as the date of a lifetime becomes a maddening exploration of the depths of the heart. “Malerman expertly conjures a fairy tale nostalgia of first love, and we follow along, all too willingly, ignoring the warning signs even as the fear takes hold.”—Lit Reactor The story begins: young lovers, anxious to connect, agree to a first date, thinking outside of the box. At seventeen years old, James and Amelia can feel the rest of their lives beginning. They have got this summer and this summer alone to experience the extraordinary. But they didn’t expect to find it in a house at the bottom of a lake. The house is cold and dark, but it’s also their own. Caution be damned, until being carefree becomes dangerous. For the teens must decide: swim deeper into the house—all the while falling deeper in love? Whatever they do, they will never be able to turn their backs on what they discovered together. And what they learned: Just because a house is empty, doesn’t mean nobody’s home.

This is the sequel and second issue of Le Spectre Politerary Journal, a literary journal for the discriminating lefty. Within, you will find a provocative assortment of never before published writings and artworks from a diverse collection of extraordinary contributors young and old, fresh and experienced, emerging and established. In our Summer issue you can read a captivating original interview with author, musician and all around phenom Josh Malerman (best known for his hit novel turned Netflix sensation Bird Box, and producing the theme song for Showtime''s ''Shameless'') providing a wealth of insights into his inspirations, beliefs, and creative processes, and relaying some exciting new developments regarding future writing projects and film adaptations in the works. There is also a spectacular article by David Cobb, 2004 Green Party presidential nominee and campaign manager to Jill Stein, parsing through the strengths and weaknesses of Michael Moore''s most recent documentary on environmentalism. For fans of poetry you can also enjoy two original, highly topical poems by acclaimed citizen journalist, author, and guerrilla poet Caitlin Johnstone, as well as new poignant works from Angeleno comedienne and host of the popular podcast Awkward Fun Time, Elle Latham.The painting gracing the cover entitled ''New York Emerging from the Pandemic'' is by Bloomington Minnesotan artist Will Nevers, and several other beautiful examples of his work can be found displayed within. There are many further phenomenal artworks on display within these pages, including gorgeous charcoal renderings by UK artist Tianyin Wang, fine art nature photography and hybrid pieces marrying the words and images of Aaron Lelito, stunning collages accompanied with poems by Sara Plain, and the singularly diminutive pottery of Kate Chambers, which also is featured on the Summer edition''s back cover.You can further peruse a critical essay by Jerome Berglund celebrating the DC film Birds of Prey, in the process expounding upon some concerns regarding the Watchmen television series and the recent Tarantino movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Another article of Berglund''s is also included which examines less optimal journalistic practices discernible on a popular website frequently relied upon for fact checking by credulous web surfers.The issue has the great privilege of premiering a thrilling short story in the pulp crime tradition of Cain and Thompson, by prolific novelist Michael Hughes, and several poems by inimitable historian poet Christopher Moore. There is also a delightful piece of flash fiction depicting early youth and language barriers, vividly capturing the immigrant experience, by retired psychiatrist author Barbara Vik. You can also take great pleasure in a poem by Belfast writer and musician Jordan Urdun advocating animal rights and trumpeting the merits of veganism and its feasibility today. Alana Campbell has been generous enough to contribute a magnificent poem on mourning dedicated to author Paul Celan, and Cedar London has supplied a mesmerizing haiku. In keeping with the tradition begun in the premiere issue, Le Spectre with the assistance of tattoo expert and enthusiast Jack Wier has curated several memorable examples showcasing the artistry of a renowned ink magician, highlighting the flash designs of Kansas tattooist Joe ''Magoo'' McGill.Le Spectre will be releasing future issues quarterly, with the next one projected to be arriving in the Fall of 2020. If you enjoy this you can peruse additional information about these artists/writers and their works, and find updates about future editions online at the journal''s social media channels and website.

After a long hiatus, Shock Totem returns with its eleventh issue! Featuring previously unpublished fiction from Bird Box author Josh Malerman, Robert Ford, Natalia Theodoridou, Aaron Dries, and more. Micah Hyatt provides an infectious piece of poetry you won''t soon forget, while horror favorite Chad Lutzke offers up a grim slice of narrative nonfiction, as well as an interview with legendary Henry Rollins. Time has passed since the last issue of Shock Totem, but its time has not. Come see why they are billed as "...one of the strongest horror fiction magazines on the market today" (Hellnotes).

Novo livro do autor de Caixa de pássaros, que já vendeu mais de 210.000 exemplares no Brasil Às vezes, o que existe atrás de uma porta pode libertar ou matar você. Até onde vai a sua curiosidade? Rapazes e garotas estão sendo criados em escolas especiais. Um grupo não sabe da existência do outro — até agora. No alto de uma torre embrenhada em uma floresta e isolada do restante do mundo, temos J. Ele é um dos vinte e seis rapazes de um internato que tem como objetivo formar prodígios em artes, ciências e atletismo. Até hoje J só teve contato com as outras pessoas que vivem ali: os colegas são sua única família e todos acreditam ser filhos do fundador da escola. A vida acadêmica é tudo o que conhecem — e tudo o que lhes é permitido conhecer. Mas J suspeita da existência de algo mais fora dali, para além da Torre em que vive, algo que não querem que ele veja. É então que começa a questionar. Qual o verdadeiro propósito daquele lugar? Por que os alunos não podem sair? E que segredos o pai está escondendo deles? Enquanto isso, do outro lado da floresta, em um internato muito parecido com o de J, uma jovem chamada K vem se fazendo as mesmas perguntas. Ao investigar os mistérios por trás de suas estranhas escolas, talvez os dois acabem descobrindo algo... que não deveriam.

Predatory eyes flicker in darkness, a legion of abominations seeking human destruction. Slashing claws and gnashing teeth, hungry for flesh, eager to kill. Clutch onto hope and pray for dawn. Creatures rule the night. In Darkness, Delight is an original anthology series revealing the many faces of modern horror? shocking and quiet, pulp and literary, cold-hearted and heart-felt, weird tales of spiraling madness alongside full-throttle thrillers. Open these pages and unleash all-new terrors that consume from without and within. The creatures are here. It''s now time to find . . . In Darkness, Delight. Mark Cassell Richard Chizmar Tim Curran Ray Garton Eddie Generous Kev Harrison Curtis M. Lawson Andrew Lennon Adam Light Evans Light Chad Lutzke Josh Malerman Mason Morgan Christopher Motz Frank Oreto Glenn Rolfe Kristopher Rufty Mary SanGiovanni Jeff Strand Mikal Trimm Gregor Xane

A edição especial — exclusiva da Amazon.com — conta com capa dura metalizada ilustrada por Vincent Chong, dez ilustrações de Glenn Chadbourne e um conto inédito de Josh Malerman intitulado “Bobby bate à porta”. Livro com mais de 200 mil exemplares vendidos no Brasil e que deu origem a filme original da Netflix com mais de 80 milhões de visualizações em apenas um mês, Bird Box: Caixa de pássaros ganha edição especial em capa dura, com ilustrações inéditas e um novo conto original, ambientado no mesmo universo do livro. Quatro anos depois de as mortes terem começado, há poucos sobreviventes em Michigan. Malorie e seus dois filhos pequenos estão entre eles. O trio faz parte do grupo que tenta resistir em um mundo no qual abrir os olhos pode ser fatal. Vivendo em uma casa abandonada, Malorie e os filhos não sabem o que se passa do lado de fora. Sempre com as janelas e portas cobertas e sem comunicação com o exterior, o local é uma área isolada no meio do caos. Até o momento em que uma misteriosa neblina atinge a região e Malorie toma uma decisão que adiou por muito tempo. Após quatro anos trancados, Malorie e as crianças fogem da casa em um barco a remo na esperança de encontrar um lugar distante do surto que matou todos ao seu redor. De olhos tapados, os três encaram uma viagem assustadora rumo ao desconhecido.

Boys are being trained at one school for geniuses, girls at another. Neither knows the other exists—until now. The New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box invites you into a world of secrets and chills in a coming-of-age story like no other. NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD • “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. Praise for Inspection “Creepy. . . a novel whose premise is also claustrophobic and unsettling, but more ambitious than that of Bird Box . . . Inspection is rich with dread and builds to a dramatic climax.”—The Washington Post “This unlikely cross between 1984 and Lord of the Flies tantalizes.”—Kirkus Reviews “Malerman builds a striking world. . . . As he did in Bird Box, Malerman’s crafted an irresistible scenario that’s rich in possibility and thematic fruit. . . . Where [Bird Box] confined us behind a blindfold, Inspection rips it off.” —The A. V. Club “A must read . . . It’s a wonderful thing, digging into a new Josh Malerman novel—no idea what to expect, no clue where his twisted mind is going to take you.”—Cemetery Dance

Now a Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, Rosa Salazar and John Malkovich! Written with the narrative tension of The Road and the exquisite terror of classic Stephen King, Bird Box is a propulsive, edge-of-your-seat horror thriller, set in an apocalyptic near-future world—a masterpiece of suspense from the brilliantly imaginative Josh Malerman. Something is out there . . . Something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from. Five years after it began, a handful of scattered survivors remain, including Malorie and her two young children. Living in an abandoned house near the river, she has dreamed of fleeing to a place where they might be safe. Now, that the boy and girl are four, it is time to go. But the journey ahead will be terrifying: twenty miles downriver in a rowboat—blindfolded—with nothing to rely on but her wits and the children’s trained ears. One wrong choice and they will die. And something is following them. But is it man, animal, or monster? Engulfed in darkness, surrounded by sounds both familiar and frightening, Malorie embarks on a harrowing odyssey—a trip that takes her into an unseen world and back into the past, to the companions who once saved her. Under the guidance of the stalwart Tom, a motely group of strangers banded together against the unseen terror, creating order from the chaos. But when supplies ran low, they were forced to venture outside—and confront the ultimate question: in a world gone mad, who can really be trusted? Interweaving past and present, Josh Malerman’s breathtaking debut is a horrific and gripping snapshot of a world unraveled that will have you racing to the final page.