{"product_id":"our-winter-monster-isbn-9781641297455","title":"Our Winter Monster","description":"\u003cb\u003eChilling holiday horror about an unhappy couple running from their problems and straight into the maw of a terrifying beast, perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Sara Gran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the last year, Holly and Brian have been out of sync. Neither can forget what happened that one winter evening; neither can forgive what’s happened since. Tonight, Holly and Brian race toward Pinebuck, New York, trying to outrun a blizzard on their way to the ski village getaway they hope will save their relationship. But soon they lose control of the car—and then of themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Sheriff Kendra Book is getting calls about a couple in trouble—along with reports of a brutal and mysterious creature rampaging through town, leaving a trail of crushed cars, wrecked buildings, and mangled bodies in the snow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Kendra, who lost another couple to the snow just seven weeks ago, the danger feels personal. But not as personal as it feels to Holly and Brian, who are starting to see the past, the present, and themselves in a monstrous new light . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMahoney’s exhilarating story moves like an avalanche, but its desperate characters, claustrophobic setting, and shocking displays of gore will stay with you long after the snow has melted. \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e captures the horrifying moments that test if we’re strong enough to weather the worst—and asks who we might survive the storm with.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Goodreads Editors’ Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e’s 20 Most Addictive Books of 2025 (So Far)\u003cbr\u003eGoodreads Readers’ Most Anticipated Horror Novels of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dennis Mahoney continues to build off his explorations into our universal fears of loneliness \u0026amp; inadequacy with a novel firmly set in the horror genre.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—WAMC’s \u003ci\u003eThe Roundtable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wonderful mix of pulpy horror and crime . . . Fast-paced [and] full of chaos . . . \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is just like the blizzard at its core: relentless and constantly violent. There is a lot to like here, but the thing that stands out the most is how the author managed to fill a campy, gory monster tale with complex, en­gaging, diverse characters.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Gabino Iglesias, \u003ci\u003eLocus Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Satisfying . . . A hectic, gory, and heartfelt horror story.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Reactor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster \u003c\/i\u003eis a truly satisfying blend of supernatural, survival, and physiological horror. Just as surprising as it is heartbreaking, every page pulls you deeper into a storm that you’ll never forget.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Erin E. Adams, author of \u003ci\u003eJackal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Like a couples therapy session straight out of our nightmares, \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e serves up a slab of profoundly unsettling relationship terror—probing into the very nature of love by exploring what brings us together and what tears us apart—while ripping the reader to pieces in the process. Dennis Mahoney is just the horror counselor we readers need to see us through this gripping chiller and survive.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Clay McLeod Chapman, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Kind of Mother\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGhost Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dennis Mahoney’s \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is all the fun of ’80s horror through a modern lens—wild, gleeful horror at its best.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sarah Langan, Bram Stoker Award–winning author of \u003ci\u003eGood Neighbors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“While \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is a full-tilt horror story, it’s also a moving, nuanced character study of trauma and grief, and what happens when our hearts insist on beating after the worst days of our lives. Mahoney’s a craftsman.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Keith Rosson, author of \u003ci\u003eFever House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun and frightening descent into the complexities of human connection and the monsters that reveal our innermost worries. Dennis Mahoney’s \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e blends a blistering pace with tremendous heart and empathy, the kind that feels like a guiding hand through the darkness. Mahoney’s got the chops; he’s here to scare you shitless while also proving that nobody is ever lost to the frigid temperatures.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Michael J. Seidlinger, author of \u003ci\u003eAnybody Home?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Body Harvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An expertly plotted novel about the difficulties of love and proper communication set against the backdrop of a monster movie. It's just so much fun.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Underbrush Books, Top New Horror Books of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Its atmospheric setting, layered characters, and exploration of trauma make [\u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e] a worthwhile read . . . The snowstorm becomes a character in itself – a silent, omnipresent force that amplifies the isolation and danger the characters face.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Just Read It Already\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A couple on a road trip to fix their marriage instead find themselves stranded in a snowstorm and facing a supernatural threat of epic proportions. [\u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e] has the same vibes as cult classic \u003ci\u003eI’m Thinking of Ending Things\u003c\/i\u003e, but with a snowstorm ratcheting the tension way up.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CrimeReads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“At its bitter, frosty heart, \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is an exploration of the human condition. Holly and Brian’s tumultuous relationship is painted with unflinching honesty . . . A compelling read that is icily introspective, quietly horrific in some areas, and unapologetically terrifying in others.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—FanFiAddict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster \u003c\/i\u003emerges two classic horror tropes, the small town and the monster of the week, to lay the groundwork for a tale that is at once somber and frightening . . . Mahoney’s narrative spell is empathetic.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Lineup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am a complete sucker for a cold-weather horror novel. Here, a couple heads out on a quick vacation to escape a past mistake—and an incoming blizzard—only to find themselves in the path of a mysterious creature. Let’s just say this ski trip promises more dangers than black diamonds.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Goodreads Editors’ January Book Picks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A couple grapples with monstrosity in this tense horror novel . . . Mahoney pulls it off beautifully, with legitimately terrifying action scenes and a creeping sense of horror threaded through the book. But where he shines brightest is in his depiction—sensitive and accurate—of post-traumatic stress and anxiety . . . Smart, sensitive, and scary as hell.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ideal for fans of horror like Darcy Coates’s \u003ci\u003eDead of Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, this novel is crime fiction blended with horror and psychological suspense. Mahoney has created a work that combines a monster story with the claustrophobia of a massive blizzard while also exploring PTSD and its effects on relationships and individuals.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Horrific scenes of blood-strewn havoc are eased by plaintive scenes of clarity wherein the balance between being in control, forgetting yourself, and the unstoppable burden of change is cast in a flurrying light. With a broken relationship as its psychological bedrock, the horror novel \u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monster\u003c\/i\u003e is like a nightmare couple’s therapy session you can’t help but spy on.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Plenty of in-the-moment tension to hook readers’ interest . . . [and] plenty of blood and guts to keep horror fans happy.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Will chill you to the bone . . . Not only does [\u003ci\u003eOur Winter Monste\u003c\/i\u003er] read like a throwback, old-school horror novel — or a beloved B-horror film — it leaves enough to the imagination that readers will be beside themselves with appreciation while they are being properly scared.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bookreporter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Dennis Mahoney\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its openly bleeding heart and philosopher’s spirit, the odd and undeniably affecting \u003ci\u003eGhostlove\u003c\/i\u003e explores ways in which we haunt ourselves.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Paul Tremblay, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Quietly powerful . . . Mahoney can share shelf space with Dave Eggers and Stewart O'Nan.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thoughtful examination on how tragedy can change different people in different ways . . . It also reveals how we often avoid confronting the fear and pain that manifests in our thoughts.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eZyzzyva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mahoney crafts sentences that take your breath away.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―\u003ci\u003eThe Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e (Albany)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDennis Mahoney\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eFellow Mortals\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Top Ten Debut; \u003ci\u003eBell Weather\u003c\/i\u003e, an Indie Next pick; \u003ci\u003eGhostlove\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMy Heart Is Full of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Troy, NY, with his wife, son, and dog.","brand":"Hell's Hundred","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233459122405,"sku":"NP9781641297455","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781641297455.jpg?v=1767734349","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/our-winter-monster-isbn-9781641297455","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}