Dawn Kurtagich crafts YA fiction that is creepy, spooky, and psychologically sinister. Her narratives delve into the unsettling descent of girls into madness, boys confronting monstrous figures in men, and adults harboring hidden secrets. Kurtagich excels at psychological horror and suspense, vividly portraying the inner turmoil of her characters. Her prose is evocative and chilling, building an atmosphere that ensnares the reader.
In a gripping blend of suspense and horror, Dr. Mina Murray returns to Wales to aid her childhood friend battling a mysterious illness. As reality and delusion intertwine, Mina confronts a terrifying legacy that threatens to engulf her. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle against unseen horrors, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on edge.
This genre-bending epic horror-fantasy, inspired by the legend of Faust, spans generations as an ancient evil is uncovered--perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Ransom Riggs.
When Silla and Nori arrive at their aunt's home, it's immediately clear that the "blood manor" is cursed. The creaking of the house and the stillness of the woods surrounding them would be enough of a sign, but there are secrets too--the questions that Silla can't ignore: Who is the beautiful boy that's appeared from the woods? Who is the man that her little sister sees, but no one else? And why does it seem that, ever since they arrived, the trees have been creeping closer? Filled with just as many twists and turns as The Dead House, and with achingly beautiful, chilling language that delivers haunting scenes, AND THE TREES CREPT IN is the perfect follow-up novel for master horror writer Dawn Kurtagich.
Welcome to the Dead House. Three students: dead. Carly Johnson: vanished without a trace. Two decades have passed since an inferno swept through Elmbridge High, claiming the lives of three teenagers and causing one student, Carly Johnson, to disappear. The main suspect: Kaitlyn, "the girl of nowhere." Kaitlyn's diary, discovered in the ruins of Elmbridge High, reveals the thoughts of a disturbed mind. Its charred pages tell a sinister version of events that took place that tragic night, and the girl of nowhere is caught in the center of it all. But many claim Kaitlyn doesn't exist, and in a way, she doesn't - because she is the alter ego of Carly Johnson. Carly gets the day. Kaitlyn has the night. It's during the night that a mystery surrounding the Dead House unravels and a dark, twisted magic ruins the lives of each student that dares touch it. Debut author Dawn Kurtagich masterfully weaves together a thrilling and terrifying story using psychiatric reports, witness testimonials, video footage, and the discovered diary - and as the mystery grows, the horrifying truth about what happened that night unfolds.