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Old-school horror. STEPHEN KING

The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies in Boys in the Valley, a brilliant coming-of-age tale from award-winning author Philip Fracassi.

An Esquire Best Horror Book of 2023! A British Fantasy Award finalist for Best Horror Novel!
A sublimely chilling story. Library Journal, STARRED review

St. Vincents Orphanage for Boys.

Early twentieth century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania.

Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a futurea family.

Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincents and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking sides.

Others turn up dead.

Now Peter and those dear to him must choose sides of their own, each of them knowing their lives and perhaps their eternal souls are at risk.

Author: Philip Fracassi
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tor Nightfire
Published: 02/11/2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.16h x 5.46w x 0.93d
ISBN: 9781250879059
Language: English