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#Giveaway Excerpt ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM @JustJoshAllen @inkymole @HolidayHouseBks @RockstarBkTours Ends 10.10

September 26, 2021 By Mary

ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM by Josh Allen, illustrated by Sarah J. Coleman, Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:
Title: ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM
Author: Josh Allen, illustrated by Sarah J. Coleman
Pub. Date: August 31, 2021
Publisher: Holiday House
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 208

Find it:  Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

 Thirteen chilling short stories to keep you up at night–but only if you dare.

You never know what’s out to get you. Though you might think you’re safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last.

Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection that’s perfect for budding horror junkies. In his wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places.

Eerie illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Coleman accompany the stories, packaged in a stunning hardcover edition complete with glow-in-the-dark jacket. Readers will sleep with one eye open!

 Reviews:

★ “Allen has cemented himself as the heir-apparent of ­Alvin Schwartz; this is the new quick pick for patrons who want more after reading all the classic ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.’. . .A chilling anthology of memorable scares that will leave even the biggest ­horror buffs sleeping with the light on.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review

“Thirteen illustrated short stories range from eerie to totally terrifying. Each tale stands completely alone, but a strong sense of foreboding, unease, and utterly chilling twists runs through the collection. . . . intrepid tweens and teens who enjoy a thrill will be thoroughly sucked in.”—The Horn Book

“Twisty, terrifying, and oh-so fun! Just when you think you’re safe, Josh Allen brings on the scares. From monstrous microwaves to carnivorous pillows, you’ll never look at life the same way again.”—Kim Ventrella, author of The Secret Life of Sam

“Horror fans will enjoy this spine-tingling selection. . . .”—Publishers Weekly

“This delightfully dark and spine-tingling anthology will keep young readers and horror lovers on the edge of their seats.”—Booklist

“An excellent offering for young people looking for real scares that don’t condescend to them or pander to adult anxieties about what might be ‘too scary.’ This book will fly off the shelves.“—Kirkus Reviews

 

EXCERPT

About Josh Allen: 

Josh Allen checks under his bed before switching off the light each night. During the day, he teaches creative writing and literature at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His debut book for young readers, Out to Get You, received two starred reviews and was a Junior Library Guild selection. He lives in Idaho with his family.

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About Sarah Coleman: 

Sarah Coleman was an early pioneer of hand lettering and has illustrated covers for many renowned books, including the 50th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird and Newbery Honor-winner Wolf Hollow. Her design clients range from Coca Cola and Starbucks to The New York Times. She lives in the UK.

 

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS AND DOOM, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

9/27/2021 BookHounds YA Excerpt
9/27/2021 Pick a good book Excerpt
9/28/2021 YA Books Central Excerpt
9/28/2021 The Pages In-Between Review
9/29/2021 popthebutterfly reads Review
9/29/2021 Rajiv’s Reviews Review
9/30/2021 Nerdophiles Review
9/30/2021 @coffeebooksandmascara Review
10/1/2021 Locks, Hooks and Books Review
10/1/2021 Lifestyle of Me Review

 

Week Two:

10/4/2021 FyreKatz Blog Review
10/4/2021 two points of interest Review
10/5/2021 The Bookwyrm’s Den Review
10/5/2021 @bookisheclectic Review
10/6/2021 Jazzy Book Reviews Review
10/6/2021 hauntedbybooks Review
10/7/2021 @jypsylynn Review
10/7/2021 @amysbooknook8 IG Post
10/8/2021 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Review
10/8/2021 My Fictional Oasis Review

 

 

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Comments

  1. Penny Olson says

    September 26, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    Darkness and Doom? Bring it on. I look forward to reading this book.

  2. Amber Terry says

    September 27, 2021 at 1:33 am

    I love spooky stories and this one is coming at the perfect time of year 🙂

  3. Ken Ohl says

    September 27, 2021 at 2:09 am

    this book looks very intriguing

  4. Les Johnson says

    September 27, 2021 at 8:07 am

    This book sounds like an interesting read. Would love to share with my daughter.

  5. Linda Leonard says

    September 27, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Would like to read! Not everyone can write these type of books. Added bonus when it’s illustrated. Thanks for the chance.

  6. Teresa Warner says

    September 27, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Sounds like a good one!

  7. Christopher S says

    September 27, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    Being scared and having fun at the same time when reading a book rocks! This sounds like a super cool read!

  8. Bonnie says

    September 27, 2021 at 7:16 pm

    What a perfect book for Halloween!

  9. bn100 says

    October 1, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    creepy

  10. Daniel M says

    October 5, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    sounds like a fun one

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