{"title":"Kay Chronister","description":"\u003cp\u003eKay Chronister is an emerging voice in the realms of horror and supernatural fiction, captivating readers with her distinct ability to blend eerie atmospheres with profound storytelling. Her works challenge conventional boundaries while exploring themes of existential dread and otherworldly wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesert Creatures\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a haunting journey through mysterious landscapes, where the harsh environment is as much a character as the people who inhabit it. This book exemplifies Chronister's knack for imbuing her settings with a sinister life of their own, leaving readers both mesmerised and unsettled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bog Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, Chronister once again showcases her talent for crafting tales that linger long after the last page. This story delves into the enigma of folklore, weaving ancient myths into contemporary narratives that echo with both beauty and dread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of horror and the supernatural, Kay Chronister's works offer an enthralling dive into the unknown, all while promising a literary finesse that both intrigues and haunts. Discover her collection today and experience the chilling allure of her storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bog-wife-by-kay-chronister-9781803369655","title":"The Bog Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping and claustrophobic rural gothic horror novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Bog Wife\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Chronister is about an isolated family who worship the bog that surrounds them, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher and Stephen Graham Jones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that the Haddesleys have too much of the bog in their blood to live in the world. Living an isolated existence in the Appalachians, they observe strange rituals and worship the forest and mud that surrounds them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Charles, the patriarch of the family, reveals he is dying, his children rally around him, only to find their fraying bonds tearing apart one by one, and their beliefs upended. For Wenna, the only Haddesley to have ever escaped the forest, it means coming home to face difficult truths. For Charlie, the eldest son, his father's death means facing up to new, terrifying responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the bog is waiting, ever-growing, ever-hungry, and if the Haddesley children aren't careful, they will awaken something they have tried to keep at bay for a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46937493111020,"sku":"9781803369655","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1710853482830.jpg?v=1761968549"},{"product_id":"desert-creatures-by-kay-chronister-9781803364995","title":"Desert Creatures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unknown devastation has swept across the United States, a sickness causes the dead to flower and sprout fruit, and the promise of miracles draws pilgrims from all over to the Holy City of Las Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagdala and her father flee their home in the Sonoran Desert, setting out across the wasteland in search of a cure for her disability. As they pass through blasted cities and ruined towns, they are forced to join with a group of survivors making their own pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the road to Las Vegas is filled with danger, strange cults occupying the wreckage of towns, and uncanny stuffed men roaming the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a strange sickness begins to take hold, the band of survivors grows ever thinner, and months turn to years. Magdala finds herself placing her trust in the most unlikely of places, and the closer she gets to her holy destination, the further from salvation she seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340724355308,"sku":"9781803364995","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1664253482830.jpg?v=1772167029"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kay-chronister.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}