{"product_id":"edenville-a-novel-isbn-9780063252257","title":"Edenville: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[A]n essential read for horror enthusiasts.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unsettling, immersive, and wildly entertaining debut novel from \"a major new talent!\" (R.L. Stine).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[A] delightfully gooey blend of gothic, cosmic, folk and body horror churned by a sharp-bladed critique of academia.\"— Lucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSister, Maiden, Monster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter publishing his debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Man, \u003c\/i\u003eto disappointing sales and reviews, Campbell P. Marion is struggling to find inspiration for a follow-up. When Edenville College invites him to join as a writer-in-residence, he’s convinced that his bad luck has finally taken a turn. His girlfriend Quinn isn’t so sure—she grew up near Edenville and has good reasons for not wanting to move back. Cam disregards her skepticism and accepts the job, with Quinn reluctantly following along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there’s something wrong in the haunted college town of Edenville. Despite the charming old ladies milling about Main Street and picturesque sunflowers dotting the sidewalks, poison lurks beneath the surface. As a series of strange and ominous events escalate among Edenville and its residents, Cam and Quinn find themselves entangled in a dark and disturbing history steeped in cosmic horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold with equal parts horror and humor, \u003ci\u003eEdenville \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the urban legends that fuel our nightmares and the ways in which ambition can overshadow our best instincts. Sam Rebelein is an exciting, sharp new voice, sure to terrify readers for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The mundane horrors of rural and academic living collide with pure cosmic weirdness in Sam Rebelein’s \u003ci\u003eEdenville\u003c\/i\u003e. Not since Jason Pargin’s \u003ci\u003eJohn Dies at the End\u003c\/i\u003e have I been so horrified and grossed out by a book…I could say more, but honestly, the less you know about this book, the better. A fantastic debut.”— Todd Keisling, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of \u003ci\u003eDevil’s Creek\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCold, Black \u0026amp; Infinite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Edenville\u003c\/em\u003e marks a riveting debut that positions Rebelein as a noteworthy talent in the horror genre...an essential read for horror enthusiasts, especially fans of Grady Hendrix and Paul Tremblay.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rebelein’s debut is its own wild and woolly beast, frequently unpredictable and frankly utterly insane at times... I hope I get to go back to Renfield County again, before too long.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiterary Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wild ride from start to finish, with a heavy dose of humor thrown into the mix.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrime Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sam Rebelein's \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is pure cosmic gonzo...This jaw-dropping -- apologies, jaw-\u003cem\u003eripping\u003c\/em\u003e -- novel earns its place amongst contemporary classics \u003cem\u003eThe Library at Mount Char\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Accidents\u003c\/em\u003e. You won't read anything quite like it... not in our universe, anyway.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightfully gooey blend of gothic, cosmic, folk and body horror churned by a sharp-bladed critique of academia.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucy A. Snyder, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sister, Maiden, Monster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rebelein sprinkles his wild and unpredictable narrative with pop culture references and a gleeful smattering of profanity, setting his voice apart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The mundane horrors of rural and academic living collide with pure cosmic weirdness in Sam Rebelein’s \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e. Not since Jason Pargin’s \u003cem\u003eJohn Dies at the End\u003c\/em\u003e have I been so horrified and grossed out by a book, nor have I gleefully whispered ‘what the fuck’ so much while turning the pages. I could say more, but honestly, the less you know about this book, the better. A fantastic debut. Go Crows!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTodd Keisling, Bram Stoker Award–nominated author of Devil’s Creek and Cold, Black \u0026amp; Infinite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e, there's a captivating and equally irresistible kind of frenetic intensity pulsing from each and every page—the raw, powerful energy of a new, uninhibited talent in horror fiction. Sam Rebelein possesses the skillset of a venerated master and \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly imaginative debut.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are many campus horror novels, but I think \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e gets an A for AAAAAAIIIIIII! Sam Rebelein should be awarded a Master’s Degree in SCARY. A major new talent!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eR.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A mind-bending experience, \u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is a transportive read that burrows down into the center of your mind and refuses to let go. There’s beauty and squick in these pages, and at its core, a whole lotta fun.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nobody is writing the uncanny like Sam Rebelein. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is an immersive, visceral, unsettling metafictional tale\u003c\/strong\u003e that lures you into the shadows, and then slowly expands your mind to the horrors that were always there. It's Chuck Palahniuk mixed with Clive Barker and Stephen Graham Jones to create \u003cstrong\u003ea funny, heartbreaking, original piece of fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Thomas, author of Spontaneous Human Combustion, a Bram Stoker finalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A]n entertainingly bonkers tale infused with so much unease and danger that it is literally dripping from Cam’s eyes. It is a story that explores the cosmic and folk horror tropes to their furthest reaches while also providing a scathing critique of academia, especially MFA programs, all wrapped up in one wild ride of a read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e is a tour de force of horror writing. The eerie atmosphere and building intensity will have you on the edge of your seat, while the sharply drawn characters and nightmarish imagery will keep you hooked from start to finish. Fans of Clive Barker and Stephen King at the peak of their powers won't want to miss this one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Waggoner, author of A Hunter Called Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEdenville\u003c\/em\u003e reinvents the small-town scary story as an onslaught of comedy, horror, and grotesquerie. Great, blood-curdling fun.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Feldman, author of Saturnalia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890666139877,"sku":"NP9780063252257","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063252257.jpg?v=1730233799","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/edenville-a-novel-isbn-9780063252257","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}