New Arrival: Darkness Wakes, by Tim Waggoner

Just in is the new horror novel by Tim Waggoner, Darkness Wakes. In a small Ohio town, cult members have begun making human sacrifices to a mysterious, powerful force that can give them extreme pleasure--or death. Publishers Weekly has the following to say about it:
"A fast-paced, over-the-top, blood-and-guts thriller, Waggoner's latest turns the world of deviant sex clubs into a graphic horror-show... Waggoner establishes a creepy vibe early and carries the suspense throughout, but his favorite scare technique—the gross-out—is not for the weak-stomached, and his characters, almost all of whom are creepy, ultra-horny and a bit crazy, don't elicit much sympathy. It's a satisfying if unmemorable ride for those who like their horror bloody, their heroes tarnished and their action just this side of unbelievable."

You can learn more about Tim Waggoner and his books at his website.

Coming Soon: The Terror, by Dan Simmons

Coming soon is the new novel by noted horror and science fiction writer Dan Simmons, The Terror. The novel is loosely based on the lost 1840's Franklin expedition, which disappeared while searching for the Northwest Passage. Trapped in the arctic, the crews and captains of 2 ships must battle madness, poisoning, and a suspected supernatural horror to survive.

Simmons has won many prestigious awards in his career, such as the Hugo Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the Bram Stoker Award. The Terror has also already received numerous favorable reviews, from sources such as Library Journal, Booklist, and Publishers' Weekly. You can place your hold on the book now through the online library catalog. If you enjoy this one, the Hillsborough Public Library also owns many of his other books. You can also learn more about the author and his books at his website.