Paul Tremblay masterfully blends horror with psychological suspense, delving into the darker aspects of the human psyche and familial relationships. His narratives are often set in seemingly ordinary yet unsettling environments, creating a palpable sense of unease. Tremblay excels at building tension and ambiguity, pulling readers into a disorienting exploration of reality and perception. His prose is dense and atmospheric, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction.
Set against the backdrop of a notorious 1993 art-house horror film, the story follows the sole surviving cast member as he confronts dark memories while preparing for a big-budget reboot. As he recalls the secrets and tragedies from the original production, the lines between reality and fiction begin to blur. Navigating a landscape filled with cynical producers and eccentric fans, he must face the demons of his past to help bring the film back to life, despite the haunting memories that resurface.
Exploring the depths of human psychology, this collection features 12 horror shorts that blend the fantastical with unsettling themes. The author boldly confronts taboo subjects, using horror and speculative fiction to both demystify and enchant. This unique approach enhances the emotional impact of the stories, creating a powerful reading experience that has garnered critical acclaim.
The Stoker Award-winning, taut and propulsive twist on home invasion horror,
packed psychological suspense. Soon to be a major film, Knock At the Cabin,
directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Paul Tremblay's terrifying twist to the home invasion novel--inspiration for the upcoming major motion picture from Universal Pictures "Tremblay's personal best. It's that good." -- Stephen King Seven-year-old Wen and her parents, Eric and Andrew, are vacationing at a remote cabin on a quiet New Hampshire lake. Their closest neighbors are more than two miles in either direction along a rutted dirt road. One afternoon, as Wen catches grasshoppers in the front yard, a stranger unexpectedly appears in the driveway. Leonard is the largest man Wen has ever seen, but he is young, friendly, and he wins her over almost instantly. Leonard and Wen talk and play until Leonard abruptly apologizes and tells Wen, "None of what's going to happen is your fault." Three more strangers then arrive at the cabin carrying unidentifiable, menacing objects. As Wen sprints inside to warn her parents, Leonard calls out: "Your dads won't want to let us in, Wen. But they have to. We need your help to save the world." Thus begins an unbearably tense, gripping tale of paranoia, sacrifice, apocalypse, and survival that escalates to a shattering conclusion, one in which the fate of a loving family and quite possibly all of humanity are entwined. The Cabin at the End of the World is a masterpiece of terror and suspense from the fantastically fertile imagination of Paul Tremblay.
A haunting collection of short fiction from the bestselling author of The
Pallbearers Club, A Head Full of Ghosts, and The Cabin at the End of the
World.
A haunting collection of short fiction from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club, A Head Full of Ghosts, and The Cabin at the End of the World. Paul Tremblay has won widespread acclaim for illuminating the dark horrors of the mind in novels and stories that push the boundaries of storytelling itself. The fifteen pieces in this brilliant collection, The Beast You Are, are all monsters of a kind, ready to loudly (and lovingly) smash through your head and into your heart. In "The Dead Thing," a middle-schooler struggles to deal with the aftermath of her parents' substance addictions and split. One day, her little brother claims he found a shoebox with "the dead thing" inside. He won't show it to her and he won't let the box out of his sight. In "The Last Conversation," a person wakes in a sterile, white room and begins to receive instructions via intercom from a woman named Anne. When they are finally allowed to leave the room to complete a task, what they find is as shocking as it is heartbreaking. The title novella, "The Beast You Are," is a mini epic in which the destinies and secrets of a village, a dog, and a cat are intertwined with a giant monster that returns to wreak havoc every thirty years. A masterpiece of literary horror and psychological suspense, The Beast You Are is a fearlessly imagined collection from one of the most electrifying and innovative writers working today.
Set in a secluded New Hampshire cabin, the story follows seven-year-old Wen and her two fathers, Eric and Andrew, as they seek a peaceful family vacation away from modern distractions. The remote location, just miles from the Canadian border and far from civilization, creates an atmosphere of isolation that heightens the tension and suspense throughout their stay.
A chilling anthology of 18 stories about the terrifying fears of isolation,
from the modern masters of horror. Featuring Tim Lebbon, Paul Tremblay, Joe R.
Lansdale, M.R. Carey, Ken Liu and many more.
"Delightfully morbid and surprisingly emotional" -The New York TimesA chilling and twisty horror of toxic friendships, punk rock and vampire parasites from the Bram Stoker award-winning modern master of horror and author of The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts.
The book explores the challenges faced by military service members in their marriages, highlighting the contrast between their rigorous training for combat and their lack of preparation for the complexities of marital life. It delves into the unique struggles that arise when balancing duty to country with commitment to family, emphasizing the emotional and relational toll of military service on personal relationships.
