{"product_id":"darker-days-by-thomas-olde-heuvelt","title":"Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the darker days fall, the debt must be paid, . . . get ready for the chilling new folk horror from the Hugo Award-winning, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHEX -\u003c\/i\u003e from the publisher of \u003ci\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/i\u003e and perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Stephen King.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eOne of \u003cb\u003ethe most vital and exciting voices in modern horror.'\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Flanagan, award-winning director of 'Doctor Sleep' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'No one builds agonizing tension like Thomas Olde Heuvelt.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDarker Days\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eis his best yet.'\u003c\/b\u003e Catriona Ward, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last House on Needless Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn Lock Haven, a quiet little town in Washington State, there is a very special street.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bird Street. The residents of Bird Street are all successful, wealthy, healthy and happy. And their children are all well-mannered and smart and high achievers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At least they are for eleven months of the year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In November, however, the 'Darker Days' begin. For November's the month when things take a turn for the worse: accidents, bad luck, familial conflict and illness take hold. And it is in November that a stranger comes to Bird Street to collect the debt owed by the residents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Because, you see, there is a price that must be paid for all the happiness and good fortune they enjoy for the other eleven months of year. And that price is one human life. Every November. Without fail.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e And so it has been for over a hundred years. To ease their guilt, the residents of Bird Street seek out individuals - usually the elderly or the terminally ill - who wish to die with dignity and are content to be helped on their way.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But this year, things don't go to plan. This year events take a terrifying turn . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePropulsive and haunting, \u003ci\u003eDarker Days\u003c\/i\u003e is a devastating modern take on the Faustian pact, and begs the question: how far would \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e go for your own happiness?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eDarker Days\u003c\/i\u003e and Thomas Olde Heuvelt\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Totally, brilliantly original'\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen King, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003ePossibly the most frightening prologue ever written'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'This is Olde Heuvelt at the height of his powers.'\u003c\/b\u003e Alma Katsu, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'A daring and uncompromising \u003cb\u003ejewel of horror fiction\u003c\/b\u003e.' Eric LaRocca, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThings Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eCreepy, gripping, and original.'\u003c\/b\u003e George R. R. Martin, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'Takes the horror\/thriller genre to a whole new level.'\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Lotz, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe White Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780857508195\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transworld Publishers Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43016174010431,"sku":null,"price":31.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8626\/8223\/files\/8007483482493.jpg?v=1773746365","url":"https:\/\/bookconnection.com.au\/products\/darker-days-by-thomas-olde-heuvelt","provider":"The Book Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}