The Stars Did Wander Darkling

This atmospheric middle grade horror novel, set in a nostalgic 1980s Oregon seaside town, follows Archie Coomes as he notices increasingly sinister occurrences after his dad's construction company disturbs an old, cursed site. As more adults in Seaham begin to behave strangely, Archie and his friends realize an ancient evil is at play. Perfect for fans of "Stranger Things," this book explores themes of courage, friendship, and facing the unknown, offering a thrilling and suspenseful read for ages 10-14.

A suspenseful and atmospheric horror set in 1980s Oregon, perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Neil Gaiman, and Margaret Peterson Haddix, from New York Times bestselling author and the Decemberists' lead singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. Maybe Archie Coomes has been watching too many horror movies. All of a sudden, the most ordinary things have taken on a sinister edge: a penny on a doormat. A man in a brown suit under a streetlamp. The persistent sound of an ax chopping in the middle of the night. He keeps telling himself that this is Seaham, a sleepy seaside town where nothing ever happens. Or at least nothing did, until his dad's construction company opened up the cliff beneath the old--some say cursed--Langdon place. Soon, though, he and his friends can't deny it: more and more of the adults in town are acting strangely. An ancient, long-buried evil has been unleashed upon the community, and it's up to the kids to stop it before it's too late. . . .