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Spin a Black Yarn

By Josh Malerman
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Josh Malerman is a master weaver of stories—and in this spine-chilling collection he spins five twisted tales from the shadows of the human soul: A sister tells her little brother that HALF THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED with a presence that only she can see, but is... Read More
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Five harrowing, all-new novellas overflowing with horror, imagination, and moving portrayals of humanity-from the bestselling author of BIRD BOX.

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Josh Malerman is a master weaver of stories—and in this spine-chilling collection he spins five twisted tales from the shadows of the human soul:

A sister tells her little brother that HALF THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED with a presence that only she can see, but is it her own mind that is haunted?

In ARGYLE, a dying man confesses to crimes he never committed and reveals long-kept secrets far more sinister than murder.

A tourist takes the ultimate trip to outer space in JUPITER DROP, but the real journey is into his own dark past.

In DOUG AND JUDY BUY THE WASHER, a trendy married couple buys the latest home gadget only to find themselves trapped by the out-of-control machine... and each other.

And in EGOROV, a set of Russian triplets is devastated when one of the brothers is murdered; but will vengeance heal their pain?

PRAISE FOR JOSH MALERMAN:

'Brilliant, insanely compelling' DAILY MAIL

'Fast-paced, frightening' NEW YORK TIMES

'Must-read horror.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

'One of the best horror stories published for years' EXPRESS

'Brilliant ... Malerman has a knack for ratcheting up the tension with just a word or two' METRO

'Daring readers should find this tale of a malevolent telepathic pig to be a memorable experience' BOOKLIST

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398711686

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Josh Malerman is a New York Times bestselling author and one of two singer-songwriters for the rock band the High Strung. His debut novel, Bird Box, is the inspiration for the hit Netflix film of the same name. His other novels include Unbury Carol, Inspection, A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and Malorie, the sequel to Bird Box. Malerman lives in Michigan with his fiancee, the artist and musician Allison Laakko.

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