Nestlings
Nat Cassidy is at his razor-sharp best again with his horror novel Nestlings, which harnesses the creeping paranoia of Rosemary's Baby and the urban horror of Salem's Lot, set in an exclusive New York City residential building.
Best Adult Books 2023—New York Public Library
NPR Books We Love 2023
Best Horror of 2023—Esquire, Den of Geek
Best Horror of 2023 (Honorable Mention)—Paste
Ana and Reid needed a lucky break.
The horrifically complicated birth of their first child has left Ana paralyzed, bitter, and struggling: with mobility, with her relationship with Reid, with resentment for her baby. That's about to change with the words any New Yorker would love to hear—affordable housing lottery.
They've won an apartment in the Deptford, one of Manhattan's most revered buildings with beautiful vistas of Central Park and stunning architecture.
Reid dismisses disturbing events and Ana’s deep unease and paranoia as the price of living in New York—people are odd—but he can't explain the needle-like bite marks on the baby.
Other Books by Nat Cassidy:
Mary: An Awakening of Terror
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Community Reviews
First I want to say that I was surprised that this was written by a man, his sensitivity to some very difficult subject matter was a breath of fresh air; as much as it can be in a horror book. At the end of this audiobook there is an added conversation with the author during which he explains how his personal experiences influenced the story; it then becomes clear how he addresses the issues so perfectly.
Now all that aside, this is one visceral horror story with a 10/10 in creep factor and an ending that left my jaw on the floor. I loved the gothic yet contemporary vibe of the old building amidst the bustling city, and the creature descriptions were vivid with a cool take on some classic character types.
Thanks to the Libro.fm Librarian ALC program and Macmillan Audio for this complimentary Audiobook Listening Copy. Sorry it took me so long to get to, but it was worth the wait for spooky season.
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