Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Thicket is one of the top haunted attractions in the nation.
But this Halloween, the usual accolades have been replaced by calls for a shutdown. Because this Halloween, some of the blood is real.
Management is quick to label the brazen double-murder as an isolated tragedy. They promise heightened security and a new "no masks" policy. But the man in the grainy security footage hasn't chosen the Thicket at random.
There are still forty-four days left until Halloween. And with all the media coverage, the Thicket is busier than ever.
Taylor Bennett - along with half of Rupert High School - is planning a visit.
So is Norah Lewis, who can't shake the guilt that's stalked her since the night her brother was murdered.
And so is the man in the sinister black mask.
Synopsis
Would you recognize a real scream on Halloween?
That's the question haunting Norah Lewis.
Norah can't shake the guilt that's stalked her since the night her brother was murdered. She heard -and ignored-his last screams. Just like everyone else at the Thicket, a haunted attraction in tiny Declo, Idaho.
But as Halloween approaches, Norah's personal tragedy is overshadowed by a media circus. Parents' groups and PTAs lobby for a shutdown while thrill seekers far and wide clamber for a chance to visit the notorious haunted attraction.
Many of Norah's classmates eagerly plan a visit. And, reluctantly, so does Norah, who is driven to retrace her brother's last steps.
But the man in the grainy security footage whose masked face is plastered across the news hasn't chosen the Thicket at random.
And, like Norah, he's planning a return visit.
Synopsis
None of it was supposed to be real.
The monsters. The screams. The blood.
So Norah Lewis ignored her brother's screams. Just like everyone else at the Thicket.
"One of my top choices for the horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
Management is quick to dismiss the incident at the Thicket as an isolated tragedy, promising heightened security and a new "no masks" policy. Parents' groups lobby for a shutdown while thrill seekers-including many of Norah's classmates-clamor for a chance to visit the notorious "real" haunted attraction.
Haunted by survivor's guilt, Norah secretly plans a return visit to retrace her brother's last steps.
But the man in the sinister "plague doctor" mask hasn't chosen the Thicket at random.
And, like Norah, he's planning a return visit.
Synopsis
Go ahead and scream. Someone might hear. No one will listen.
Norah Lewis ignored her brother's last screams.
Because nothing in the haunted house was supposed to be real. Not the knife-wielding psychopaths. And not the blood.
In the wake of the slayings, parents' groups and PTAs lobby for a shutdown while thrill seekers-including many of Norah's classmates- clamor to visit the "real" haunted house.
Tormented by survivor's guilt, Norah secretly plans to retrace her brother's final steps.
But the killer didn't choose his hunting ground at random. And, like Norah, he plans to return.
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine
Synopsis
WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE A REAL SCREAM AT HALLOWEEN?
That's the question haunting Norah Lewis. She heard -and ignored-her brother's last screams on the night he died.
Because nothing in the haunted house was supposed to be real. Not the screams. Not the knife-wielding psychopaths. And not the blood.
In the wake of the slayings, parent groups and PTAs lobby for a shutdown while thrill seekers-including many of Norah's classmates-clamor to visit the "real" haunted house.
Tormented by survivor's guilt, Norah secretly plans to retrace her brother's final steps.
But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random. And, like Norah, he plans to return.
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine
Synopsis
WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE A REAL SCREAM AT HALLOWEEN?
Norah Lewis ignored her brother's screams in the haunted house that night. Because none of it was supposed to be real. Not the blood. Not the butcher knives. And not the bodies.
Tormented by survivor's guilt and seeking answers, Norah secretly plans to retrace her brother's final steps.
But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random. And his sights are set on the hordes of thrill seekers still lining up to visit the notorious haunted house.
This time, Norah will run toward the screams-no matter the cost.
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine
Synopsis
Norah Lewis ignored her brother's screams that night. Because nothing in the haunted house attraction was supposed to be real-let alone deadly.
Desperate for answers, Norah returns to the scene of the crime. And to her horror, the chorus of screams is louder than ever. Thrill seekers-including many of her classmates-are still eagerly lining up to purchase tickets.
But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random. And like everyone else, he's planning another visit.
Because enhanced security aside, it's still nearly impossible to tell which screams are real.
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
Synopsis
Someone might hear you. No one will listen.
Norah Lewis ignored her brother's screams that night. Because nothing in the haunted attraction was supposed to be real-let alone deadly.
Desperate for answers, Norah returns to the scene of the crime. And to her horror, the chorus of screams is louder than ever. Thrill seekers-including many of her classmates-are still eagerly lining up to purchase tickets.
But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random.
And, like everyone else, he's planning another visit.
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
Synopsis
Someone might hear you. No one will listen.
Norah ignored her brother's screams that night. Because nothing in the haunted attraction was supposed to be real-let alone deadly.
Later, security footage will reveal that the killer walked right through the crowded plaza, his clothes stained red.
Desperate for answers and tormented by survivor's guilt, Norah returns to the scene of the crime. And to her horror, the chorus of screams is louder than ever. Thrill seekers, including some of her classmates, are still eagerly lining up to purchase tickets.
But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random.
And, like everyone else, he's planning another visit.
"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity
"One of the baddest final girls I've ever encountered ... this nail-biting thriller plummets into your worst dreams and doesn't stop." -M. Taylor, Bibliovino
"Creepy, suspenseful, and heartfelt." -Lisa Davidson
"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy
"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine