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The Eisner Award-nominated horror anthology is back with a vengeance with thrilling new tales on every page in CREEPSHOW VOL. 4. BACK FOR MORE HORRIFIC TALES? THE CREEP IS HERE TO DELIVER.  A buffet of stomach-churning tales is served up on a platter in the fourth volume of the Eisner Award-nominated anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series.  The most acclaimed talents across comics, film, and television – including Jeremy Adams, Philip Fracassi, Sina Grace, Ted Raimi, Eduardo Risso and more – don’t hold back as they unleash their horrific creations on the world.  Collects Creepshow Vol. 4 #1-5.

'THE MOST FRIGHTENING NOVEL OF THE YEAR' Esquire'OLD-SCHOOL HORROR' Stephen King The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies, by way of Midnight Mass, Boys in the Valley is a chilling folk horror set in a remote orphanage in turn of the century Pennsylvania.St. Vincent's Orphanage for Boys. Turn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future. . . a family. Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincent's and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking sides. Others turn up dead. Now Peter and those dear to him must choose sides of their own, each of them knowing their lives - and perhaps their eternal souls - are at risk.Praise for Boys in the Valley:'The terror's exquisite. Fracassi's got his hand on the chisel going into your chest' Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indians'Fracassi makes terror read so damn beautifully' Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling'An unrelenting and highly entertaining show of horrors' Thomas Olde Heuvelt, author of Hex'A smart and deftly-written tale instilled with the kind of creeping, claustrophobic horror I enjoy' Nick Cutter, author of The Troop'As poignant as it is chilling, with a fast-paced, unflinching ending' Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger'The most unsettling novel I have read all year. Cold dread clings to every page' Ronald Malfi, author of Black Mouth'Harrowing and claustrophobic' Christopher Golden, author of Road of Bones'Fracassi. . . builds his horrific tales slowly and carefully...he's especially skilful at creating, and sustaining, suspense' The New York Times'Gut-wrenching, heart breaking, and terrifying' Andy Davidson, author of The Boatman's Daughter'Horror readers will be hooked' Publishers Weekly'A riveting, and horrifying, tale of survival set against a punishing and vivid backdrop.' Victor LaValle'Fracassi. . . brings a depth of understanding to his monsters, human and otherwise' Guardian'Fracassi's storytelling is. . . horror with a big, broken heart' Esquire'His range, prolific output, and fast-paced prose are all set to put him on the shelf next to names such as King, Straub, and Thomas Harris' Signal Horizon

“Fracassi’s novel hits me like a cross between McCammon and '80s King. Might be one of them summer blockbusters readers love.” —Laird Barron, author of Worse Angels"A Child Alone with Strangers starts out as a slow burn procedural with supernatural elements and inexorably cranks itself into a pulse-pounding symphony of eldritch horrors and all-too-human violence. Philip Fracassi is the best sort of horror writer--one who is unafraid to hunt for light in even the darkest places." —Shaun Hamill, author of A Cosmology of Monsters When young Henry Thorne is kidnapped and held prisoner in a remote farmhouse surrounded by miles of forest, he finds himself connecting with a strange force living in the woods—using that bond to wreak havoc against his captors. Unknown to the boy, however, is that this ancient being has its own reasons for wanting the interlopers gone—there is something hidden beneath the house, tucked away in the dark, damp root cellar . . . waiting for its return.

'DIABOLICALLY DELIGHTFUL' Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory'OLD-SCHOOL HORROR' Stephen King on Boys in the ValleyBurgeoning with dark humour, violence and mystery, The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre is a blood-soaked slasher sure to keep readers flinching, laughing, and guessing until the very last page.Rose DuBois is not your average final girl.Rose is in her late 70s, living out her golden years at the Autumn Springs Retirement Home.When one of her friends dies alone in her apartment, Rose isn't too concerned. Accidents happen, especially at this age!Then another resident drops dead. And another. With bodies stacking up, Rose can't help but wonder: are these accidents? Old age? Or something far more sinister?Together with her best friend Miller, Rose begins to investigate. The further she digs, the more convinced she becomes: there's a killer on the loose at Autumn Springs, and if she isn't careful, Rose may be their next victim.'Fracassi blends the true-life horror of aging and society's scorn for the elderly with an original slasher premise and reimagined Final Girl. The question isn't who will die at the Autumn Springs Retirement Home - but who will survive? Diabolically delightful' Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory'Rose isn't your average final girl. She's a woman and a survivor who you'll cheer for every step of the way in this smart, fast-paced slasher' Erika T. Wurth, author of White Horse and The Haunting of Room 904'A wholly original slasher novel with a uniquely strong and vulnerable heroine...Fans of the genre should put this on their must-read list' Christina Henry, author of Alice and The Place Where They Buried Your Heart

Rule One: Travel can only occur to a point within your lifetime.Rule Two: You can only travel for ninety seconds.Rule Three: You can only observe.The rules cannot be broken.This is not the story you think you know. And the rules are only the beginning.The Third Rule of Time Travel is a riveting sci-fi thriller that packs an emotional punch from acclaimed author Philip Fracassi, perfect for fans of The Space Between Worlds and Severance.Praise for Philip Fracassi:' A clever premise digs its heels into a sci-fi thriller that breaks into a gallop from the first page - exciting, haunting, compelling stuff' Chuck Wendig'Frighteningly plausible science fiction. . .chilling and unpredictable' Tyler Jones, author of Midas'Fracassi makes terror read so damn beautifully' Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling'Unrelenting and highly entertaining' Thomas Olde Heuvelt, author of Hex'A smart and deftly-written tale' Nick Cutter, author of The Troop'As poignant as it is chilling, with a fast-paced, unflinching ending' Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger'The most unsettling novel I have read all year' Ronald Malfi, author of Black Mouth'Harrowing and claustrophobic' Christopher Golden, author of Road of Bones'Fracassi. . . builds his horrific tales slowly and carefully...he's especially skilful at creating, and sustaining, suspense' The New York Times'Gut-wrenching, heart breaking, and terrifying' Andy Davidson, author of The Boatman's Daughter'Fracassi's storytelling is. . . horror with a big, broken heart' Esquire

Horrifying tales from the Eisner Award-nominated CREEPSHOW anthology that will keep you awake at night here in a breathtaking deluxe hardcover, perfect for any horror fan. THE CREEPIEST TALES IN COMICS RETURN IN A DEVIOUS DELUXE HARDCOVER. The Creep is ready to exceed your worst nightmares with a buffet of stomach-churning, fear-inducing stories in this stunning collection of the Eisner Award-nominated anthology based on the hit Shudder TV show. Killer talent across comics, film, and television – including Chip Zdarsky, John Ridley, Kami Garcia, Sina Grace, and Ted Raimi – will have you screaming...for more Creepshow! Collects Creepshow Vol. 3 #1-5 & Creepshow Vol. 4 #1-5.

Choosing to risk execution rather than be killed in a losing war, three brothers desert their posts and begin a long, arduous journey back home. After weeks of dealing with rough terrain while evading bandits and home guard soldiers—starving, injured, and exhausted—the brothers find a miracle deep in the dark woods. A home.Living in a remote cabin is a beautiful woman, Sarafina, and her young son, Titus. Sarafina takes the soldiers in, cares for them, feeds them, offers them a place to rest. But the youngest of the brothers is wary—something is not what it seems. After discovering a mysterious creek and a strange underground cavern, he gets a strong sense that the cabin, and the fertile land surrounding it, might be harbouring something nefarious, terrifying, and dangerous.What ensues is a nightmare beyond imagination, an escalation of horrors that the brothers must somehow fight to survive. With tensions high, the country divided, and loyalties put to the test, Sarafina spotlights that Fracassi is a star of modern horror.

Horror author Tyson Parks thinks his best days are behind him. He misses the heydays of the 1980s and 90s, when he was ruling the horror fiction charts, and now finds himself scrambling to remain a relevant author. He hasn't had a hit in years, his agent won't take his calls, and he's never felt older.Then, on his 59th birthday, his girlfriend gives him the gift of a lifetime: a monstrous antique desk. Rejuvenated by the desk's mysterious energy, he begins writing with an all-consuming passion-and a savage darkness-he hasn't felt in decades, and is eager to get his career back on track. Unfortunately, the desk, and the evil spirit that harbours within, has other plans. It won't stop until it gets what it wants-even if it must destroy Tyson, and everyone he holds dear, in the process. In this terrifying novel of art, obsession, and the horror of creation, Fracassi shows why he's become a fan favourite among contemporary horror authors. Now in a brand-new edition, which includes a never-before-seen excerpt, Gothic is a dread-fuelled dive into what a writer is willing to do to serve the muse, and his own desires

Nineteen original horror stories exploring ancient sites, uncovering forgotten histories and prising open the tombs of the past, from award-winning authors and editors Dan Coxon and Philip Fracassi.Perfect for fans of Ellen Datlow.Unearthed digs beneath these crumbling structures to reveal their archaic pasts, and their darkest secrets. Featuring the best modern writers of horror and dark fantasy, these stories explore the caverns and the catacombs, the ruined temples and the monoliths - and drag an ancient evil back into the light.Featuring stories from:Tananarive DueChristopher GoldenJosh MalermanTim LebbonEric LaRoccaA.M. ShineJonathan MaberryHildur KnutsdottirAi JiangA. G. SlatterMark ChadbournPriya SharmaBenjamin PercyV. CastroGemma AmorCavan ScottPremee MohamedHache PueyoSteve Toase

“Fracassi’s novel hits me like a cross between McCammon and '80s King. Might be one of them summer blockbusters readers love.” —Laird Barron, author of Worse Angels"A Child Alone with Strangers starts out as a slow burn procedural with supernatural elements and inexorably cranks itself into a pulse-pounding symphony of eldritch horrors and all-too-human violence. Philip Fracassi is the best sort of horror writer--one who is unafraid to hunt for light in even the darkest places." —Shaun Hamill, author of A Cosmology of Monsters When young Henry Thorne is kidnapped and held prisoner in a remote farmhouse surrounded by miles of forest, he finds himself connecting with a strange force living in the woods—using that bond to wreak havoc against his captors. Unknown to the boy, however, is that this ancient being has its own reasons for wanting the interlopers gone—there is something hidden beneath the house, tucked away in the dark, damp root cellar . . . waiting for its return.

From Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Award-nominated author, Philip Fracassi, back by popular demand comes a new edition of his cult-classic, Gothic, in which a washed-up horror novelist is gifted an antique desk that channels an ancient darkness, one that flows onto the page and strangles his life.Horror author Tyson Parks thinks his best days are behind him. He misses the heydays of the 1980s and 90s, when he was ruling the horror fiction charts, and now finds himself scrambling to remain a relevant author. He hasn't had a hit in years, his agent won't take his calls, and he's never felt older.Then, on his 59th birthday, his girlfriend gives him the gift of a lifetime: a monstrous antique desk. Rejuvenated by the desk's mysterious energy, he begins writing with an all-consuming passion-and a savage darkness-he hasn't felt in decades, and is eager to get his career back on track. Unfortunately, the desk, and the evil spirit that harbors within, has other plans. It won't stop until it gets what it wants-even if it must destroy Tyson, and everyone he holds dear, in the process.In this terrifying novel of art, obsession, and the horror of creation, Fracassi shows why he's become a fan favorite among contemporary horror authors. Now in a brand-new edition, which includes a never-before-seen excerpt, Gothic is a dread-fueled dive into what a writer is willing to do to serve the muse, and his own desires.

From USA Today bestselling author, and Bram Stoker nominee, Philip Fracassi, comes a historical horror novel where three brothers go AWOL during one of the most violent battles of the Civil War, but find something much worse waiting in the woods.Choosing to risk execution rather than be killed in a losing war, three brothers desert their posts and begin a long, arduous journey back home. After weeks of dealing with rough terrain while evading bandits and home guard soldiers—starving, injured, and exhausted—the brothers find a miracle deep in the dark woods. A home.Living in a remote cabin is a beautiful woman, Sarafina, and her young son, Titus. Sarafina takes the soldiers in, cares for them, feeds them, offers them a place to rest. But the youngest of the brothers is wary—something is not what it seems. After discovering a mysterious creek and a strange underground cavern, he gets a strong sense that the cabin, and the fertile land surrounding it, might be harboring something nefarious, terrifying, and dangerous.What ensues is a nightmare beyond imagination, an escalation of horrors that the brothers must somehow fight to survive. With tensions high, the country divided, and loyalties put to the test, Sarafina will take readers on an epic journey of modern horror.