Clever Creatures of the Night
In this gripping literary horror, Case’s best friend Drea goes missing, forcing her into a bizarre, cultlike—and possibly murderous world—perfect for fans of The Honeys and Mexican Gothic.
Something bad happened here.
When Case arrives at a run-down, ivy-covered house tucked deep in the West Texas woods, an ashy haze lingers in the air and the sky is tissue-paper pink. Her best friend Drea has been living here with a few classmates Case has never met, and Drea asked her to visit in a letter dated two weeks ago.
But now Drea is nowhere to be found.
Drea’s roommates can’t—or won’t—answer questions, leaving Case to search alone. She finds bits of Drea’s journal hidden in the tiles of the bathroom wall, in a beat-up cooler by the muddy river, wedged into the frame of her closet door. As Case pieces together Drea’s life in this strange house, the roommates’ behavior puts her increasingly on edge—and she’s not the only one. The animals nearby are lashing out, attacking each other, threatening the humans.
Something bad happened in this house. Something that must be connected to Drea’s disappearance. And if she gets too close to the truth, Case just might be next.
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781616208974
Samantha Mabry is an American author known for her lyrical prose and captivating storytelling. She grew up in Texas, immersed in the rich culture and folklore of the region, which heavily influences her writing. Mabry holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University and has published several novels, including All the Wind in the World and Tigers, Not Daughters. Her work has been praised for its magical realism elements and exploration of complex themes such as family, identity, and love. When she's not writing, Mabry enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.