Memorials : The Instant New York Times Bestseller (Oct 2024)
(Autor) Richard ChizmarNever be in the Appalachian woods after dark. Never leave the marked trail. And if you hear the voices . . . Run. 1983: Three students from a small college embark on a week-long road trip to film a documentary on roadside memorials for their American Studies class. The project starts out as a fun adventure with long stretches of empty road and nightly campfires where they begin to open up with one another. But as they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere begins to darken. They notice more and more of the memorials feature a strange, unsettling symbol hinting at a sinister secret. Paranoia sets in when it appears they are being followed. Their vehicle is tampered with overnight and some of the locals appear to be anything but welcoming. Before long, the students can't help but wonder if these roadside deaths were really random accidents...or is something terrifying at work here?
Richard Chizmar
Richard Chizmar is an American author, editor, and publisher known for his contributions to the horror genre. He is the founder of Cemetery Dance Publications, which has published works by acclaimed authors such as Stephen King and Peter Straub. Chizmar is also the co-author of Gwendy's Button Box with Stephen King, which became a bestseller. His writing style is characterized by its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, often drawing on elements of supernatural and psychological horror. Chizmar's work has had a significant impact on the genre, with his emphasis on character-driven narratives and immersive world-building. One of his most famous works is the short story collection A Long December, which showcases his mastery of the horror genre.