Clown in a Cornfield
Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel
In Adam Cesare's terrifying young adult debut, Quinn Maybrook finds herself caught in a battle between old and new, tradition and progress--that just may cost her life.
Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what they ...show more
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Starts off a little slow but it’s hard to put down once it picks up. It’s like if Scream took place in a small farm town. Highly recommend!
This is easily one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. It’s a fun read with great characters and some interesting twists. This reads like a good slasher classic while still being different and throwing stereotypes aside and I absolutely loved it!
Adam Cesare's "Clown in a Cornfield" is a thrilling and chilling horror novel that expertly blends coming-of-age themes with a slasher movie aesthetic. Cesare's writing is sharp and vivid, with well-drawn characters and a suspenseful plot that keeps readers on edge until the very end. The book also features a thoughtful exploration of contemporary issues, such as social media and generational divides, that add depth and relevance to the story. Ov...read more
This book was insane, which you would expect from a book entitled, Clown in a Cornfield.
Quinn and her father have moved from Philly to Kettle Springs, a small midwest town, for a fresh start. By the time it's all said and done, they're wishing they had moved to Kensington (for those of you not in the know, it's a terrible part of Philly.)
This is basically Children of the Corn on drugs! It's the teenagers vs the adults, in a battle of the gen...read more
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