The Devil Crept In: A Novel
Feb 2017 · Simon and Schuster
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This chilling small-town horror novel from bestselling author Ania Ahlborn—hailed as a writer of “some of the most promising horror I’ve encountered in years” (New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire)—follows a young boy who searches for his missing cousin and uncovers a connection to earlier disappearances the town would rather forget.
When young Jude Brighton goes missing in the quiet town of Deer Valley, Oregon, panic spreads quickly. After three days with no sign of him, hope begins to fade—especially for Stevie Clark, Jude’s cousin and closest friend. Stevie knows the odds, and he knows that time is running out.
But Jude isn’t the first boy to vanish. Years earlier, another child disappeared under eerily similar circumstances and was later found dead. Pets have gone missing too. For decades, whispers of violence have haunted Deer Valley, lingering just beneath the surface.
Determined to uncover the truth, Stevie begins investigating Jude’s disappearance himself, only to uncover a horrifying secret the town has worked hard to forget. As fear resurfaces and long-buried crimes come back into the light, Stevie realizes that the truth may be far more terrifying than he ever imagined.
Dark, unsettling, and emotionally devastating, this psychological horror novel blends suspense, grief, and creeping dread into a relentless exploration of what happens when evil is allowed to fester unchecked.
When young Jude Brighton goes missing in the quiet town of Deer Valley, Oregon, panic spreads quickly. After three days with no sign of him, hope begins to fade—especially for Stevie Clark, Jude’s cousin and closest friend. Stevie knows the odds, and he knows that time is running out.
But Jude isn’t the first boy to vanish. Years earlier, another child disappeared under eerily similar circumstances and was later found dead. Pets have gone missing too. For decades, whispers of violence have haunted Deer Valley, lingering just beneath the surface.
Determined to uncover the truth, Stevie begins investigating Jude’s disappearance himself, only to uncover a horrifying secret the town has worked hard to forget. As fear resurfaces and long-buried crimes come back into the light, Stevie realizes that the truth may be far more terrifying than he ever imagined.
Dark, unsettling, and emotionally devastating, this psychological horror novel blends suspense, grief, and creeping dread into a relentless exploration of what happens when evil is allowed to fester unchecked.
This chilling small-town horror novel from bestselling author Ania Ahlborn—hailed as a writer of “some of the most promising horror I’ve encountered in years” (New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire)—follows a young boy who searches for his missing cousin and uncovers a connection to ea...
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Gemma Darking
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August 22, 2023
This book was an interesting read I must say... Its hard to write a review for as its quite far fetched and you use your imagination alot and just read and try to work it all out... It was a really imaginative story lol... But it kept you reading all the same to find out more... Its completely different to the other book I read by this author... I did not enjoy it quite so much but its worth a read... Mainly about 2 cousins who live next door to each and other and always hang around together until they stumble on an old house deep in the woods and then there lives change forever... The ending was strange because i don't know what was meant to have really happened and what was all in young Stevies mind... This is a 4 star read from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗👍
Lizzy Meyer
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October 10, 2023
wasn't a big fan, I found the writing style redundant and boring. it sets up for a wonderful story which ended up falling flat for me and was very predictable.
Sarah Naffziger
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March 22, 2017
Loved the ambiguous ending; found it to be very well plotted & written. I will definitely look more into this author!
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About the author
Ania Ahlborn is the bestselling author of the horror works Brother, If You See Her, The Devil Crept In, Within These Walls, The Bird Eater, The Shuddering, The Neighbors, and Seed, the thrillers Good and Joyful Things and Dark Across the Bay, the novella collection Apart in the Dark, and the novellas Palmetto, I Call Upon Thee, and The Pretty Ones. Born in Ciechanów, Poland, she now lives with her family in North Carolina. Visit her at AniaAhlborn.com or follow the author on Facebook (@Ania.Ahlborn.Author) and Instagram (@AniaAhlborn).
Ania Ahlborn is the bestselling author of the horror works Brother, If You See Her, The Devil Crept In, Within These Walls, The Bird Eater, The Shuddering, The Neighbors, and Seed, the thrillers Good and Joyful Things and Dark Across the Bay, the novella collection Apart in the Dark, and the nove...
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