The Tale of the Gravemother (Are You Afraid of the Dark #1): Volume 1

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Inspired by Nickelodeons hit TV classic Are You Afraid of the Dark comes the nightmarish first novel in an all-new middle-grade horror series from master horror writer Rin Chupeconow in paperback with a sneak peak from The Tale of the Twisted Toymaker, the chilling second book in the series

The Gravemother wont rest until she gets what she wants . . .

Everyone in Solitude knows the legend of Stilgarth Manor, the former home of a wealthy heiress believed to be responsible for the disappearance of three orphaned children long ago. When Zane Kincaid and his family move to town to claim ownership of the manor, all eyes are on them. What Zane and his family dont know is that demolition efforts have awakened the fury of a long-dormant spirit . . . one bent on vengeance.

Zanes new classmates are friendlyexcept for the morticians son, Garrett Sevilla, who dislikes Zane from the start. When Zane and Garrett are the only ones in a crowd of people to witness a jawless woman emerging from the manor grounds, theyre forced to acknowledge each other. Soon after, the spirit begins terrorizing Solitude. Can the two boys set aside their differences and put the Gravemothers spirit to rest once and for all, or will the Gravemother claim new victims . . . starting with Zanes sister, Emma

This terror-inducing first tale in an all-new series based on Nickelodeons hit TV classic Are You Afraid of the Darkand told by members of an all-new Midnight Societyis sure to keep readers up at night. This volume includes a chapter from The Tale of the Twisted Toymaker by acclaimed horror writer Danielle Valentine.

Author Bio

Rin Chupeco is a nonbinary Chinese Filipino writer born and raised in the Philippines. In addition to The Tale of the Gravemother, they are best known for their YA series, including the Bone Witch, the Girl from the Well, the Never Tilting World, and A Hundred Names for Magic. Formerly a graphic designer and technical writer, they now write fiction full-time and live with their partner and two children in Manila.