From Mark Allan Gunnells, author of A Laymon Kind of Night and Asylum, comes 15 tales of terror. A traffic jam, a travelling circus, a small-town high school...horror can lurk in the most seemingly innocent places. Illustrated by Tony Karnes and Tom Moran.

Within these pages you will find darkness and misery, but don’t be afraid. You’re not alone. There are companions with you in the darkness that will take your hand and lead you through the shadowy landscape. •A preacher’s son that leads a photographer into more than just temptation
•A psychic desperate to prove her power at any cost
•A new mother who finds motherhood more than she bargained for
•A young woman who discovers the grisly consequences of honesty
•The survivors of a school shooting with their own sins to atone for
•An ex-reality star who finds it hard to adjust to life out of the spotlight
•A televangelist whose scam may just provide a miracle for a desperate housewife These characters and many more will act as your guides over the rockery terrain. They will be your companions in ruin. **

About the Author

Mark Allan Gunnells loves to tell stories. He has since he was a kid, penning one-page tales that were Twilight Zone knockoffs. He likes to think he has gotten a little better since then. He has been lucky enough to work with some wonderful publishers such as Apex Publishing, Bad Moon Books, Journalstone, Evil Jester Press, Etopia, Sideshow Press, and Gallows Press. His books include Asylum, The Hunt and Welcome to the Graveyard. He loves reader feedback, and above all he loves telling stories. Find him on Facebook or Twitter. He lives in Greer, SC, with his fiancé Craig A. Metcalf.

Some kids have it all—wealthy, loving parents, lots of friends, self-confidence. But not Mike Guthrie, a friendless, awkward boy who has recently been abandoned by his father. The only thing Mike’s not short of is creativity, spending most of his time in backyard making up games.
The summer of 1983 begins on a promising note when new neighbors move in. In walks Paige, a sassy girl who takes an immediate shine to Mike. They become fast friends, and everything seems to be looking up for Mike. She shares his love for games and begins teaching him important lessons about friendship.
A whole new world of hope, until…
Mike and Paige discover a dead girl in the cemetery.
And nothing will ever be the same again.
The Summer of Winters is a terrifying and touching coming-of-age story in the tradition of James Newman’s Midnight Rain and Stephen King’s The Body. Mark Allan Gunnells (The Quarry, Asylum) takes us back to the familiar stomping grounds of his youth (Gaffney, South Carolina) in this, his most intimate and haunting tale to date, giving readers the greatest gift any writer can: a genuine slice of Americana shot through the unique lens of a gifted storyteller.

THE COLLEGE... Peaceful and idyllic, bordering picturesque Lake Limestone, known locally as the Quarry. Until DALE awakens an ancient evil lurking deep beneath the waters. Becomes one with it. And EMILIO loses his best friend and wants to know why. An obsession that will unravel the terrifying secrets of... THE QUARRY “Mark Gunnells is ready to thrill fans once again with his tale of ancient evil, The Quarry. Once this beast of a book gets its hooks in you, it won’t let go. Gunnells’ voice is stronger than ever and instantly recognizable as his own—the first sign of a truly great writer. Count me in as a big fan, already looking forward to the next one!” —James Newman, author of Midnight Rain, People are Strange, and Animosity “Mark Allan Gunnells is one of my favorite new authors, and The Quarry is a terrific first novel. It has a great premise, wonderful characters, and the plot carries you along effortlessly. I highly recommend it.” —John R. Little, author of The Memory Tree and The Gray Zone **