Ronald Malfi crafts atmospheric horror and thrillers that delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche. His prose is marked by an intimate, lyrical style, focusing on characters and their internal struggles even as they confront the supernatural or extraordinary. Malfi frequently explores themes of lost identity and fractured family dynamics, often employing unreliable narrators and ambiguous resolutions. His ability to build suspense and develop deeply realized characters solidifies his distinctive voice within the genre.
In the fall of 1993, fifteen-year-old Angelo Mazzone sees his first dead body. The murder is linked to the Piper, the possible abductor of three other children--who haven't been found--over the past few months. Some people in town say the woods are haunted, but Angelo and his friends head in anyway, to search the darkness for a monster. What they find there will change who they are--and everything they once believed in . . .--Amazon.
Aaron Decker's life changes one December morning when his wife Allison is killed. Haunted by her absence—and her ghost—Aaron goes through her belongings, where he finds a receipt for a motel room in another part of the country. Piloted by grief and an increasing sense of curiosity, Aaron embarks on a journey to discover what Allison had been doing in the weeks prior to her death.Yet Aaron is unprepared to discover the dark secrets Allison kept, the death and horror that make up the tapestry of her hidden life. And with each dark secret revealed, Aaron becomes more and more consumed by his obsession to learn the terrifying truth about the woman who had been his wife, even if it puts his own life at risk.A masterful, heart-palpitating novel of small-town horror and psychological dread from a Bram Stoker nominee.
Exploring the eerie connection between literature and the supernatural, this collection features four original horror novellas that delve into the dark side of stories and manuscripts. Drawing inspiration from the works of Algernon Blackwood, the tales intertwine the power of written words with chilling narratives, inviting readers into a world where books hold sinister secrets and malevolent forces. Each novella promises to captivate and terrify, appealing to fans of both classic and contemporary horror.
A collection of twenty-seven captivating tales celebrates the spirit of Halloween, featuring contributions from notable authors like Brian Keene and Richard Chizmar. Each story delves into the eerie and enchanting aspects of the holiday, promising a diverse range of themes and styles that evoke the thrill and mystery of October. Readers can expect a blend of horror, suspense, and the supernatural, making it a perfect anthology for fans of Halloween lore and storytelling.
A group of friends return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they first stumbled on as teenagers in this mesmerising odyssey of terror.
Five childhood friends are forced to confront their own dark past as well as the curse placed upon them in this horror masterpiece from the bestselling author of Come with Me
Set in a supernatural version of Los Angeles, this thriller weaves a gripping puzzle filled with suspense and intrigue. The narrative is reminiscent of Zodiac, featuring a blend of mystery and horror that keeps readers on edge. With elements that appeal to fans of Riley Sager and Lauren Beukes, the story promises a thrilling experience that delves into the darker corners of the city and the human psyche, crafted by a Bram Stoker Award-nominated author.
In the tradition of Stephen King's The Stand, acclaimed horror writer Ronald Malfi takes readers on a nightmarish journey through a post-pandemic landscape, as a devoted father seeks a safe haven for his young daughter, who may hold the key to humanity's survival... First the birds disappeared. Then the insects took over. And the madness began… They call it Wanderer’s Folly—a disease of delusions, of daydreams and nightmares. A plague threatening to wipe out the human race. After two years of creeping decay, David Arlen woke up one morning thinking that the worst was over. By midnight, he’s bleeding and terrified, his wife is dead, and he’s on the run in a stolen car with his eight-year-old daughter, who may be the key to a cure. Ellie is a special girl. Deep. Insightful. And she knows David is lying to her. Lying about her mother. Lying about what they're running from. And lying about what he sees when he takes his eyes off the road…
Horror writer Travis Glasgow and his wife, Jodie, have bought their first house in Westlake, Maryland, just steps from Travis's older brother's home. Travis is buoyed by the thought of renewing his relationship with his estranged sibling and overcoming the darkness from his past. But the house has other plans for him. Travis is soon awakened by noises in the night and finds watery footprints in the basement that lead him to the nearby lake, which has a strange staircase emerging from its depths. When Travis discovers that a former occupant of his house -- a ten-year-old boy -- drowned in the lake, he draws connections to his own childhood tragedy. As his brother and wife warn him to leave well enough alone, Travis is pulled into a dark obsession, following the house's secrets to the floating staircase -- and into the depths of madness...
From the bestselling author of Come with Me, five collected novellas from the master of terror, featuring possession, parasites and something monstrous lurking outside...