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Praise for And the Trees Crept In
* "Kurtagich's horror imagery is satisfying and affecting--her descriptions of the day-to-day decay the girls face are as rich and scary as the monstrous man who scuttles around on all fours and the teeming mud pits that are waiting in the woods. A great next read for teens who enjoy being scared."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A thought-provoking exploration of familial legacy and the sibling bond... Readers will find it hard to look away from this genuinely frightening story, as the sisters' sanctuary becomes a nightmare."--Publishers Weekly

"An enthralling, unsettling fairy tale that will have you turning pages long into the night."--Michelle Zink, author of This Wicked Game and Lies I Told

"Dawn Kurtagich lulls her readers into a world of nightmares in this brilliant follow-up to The Dead House. And the Trees Crept In is a terrifying, lyrical journey into the darkest abyss, and one that will haunt me for a long time."--Kat Ellis, author of Blackfin Sky

"Horror fans will delight in the grotesque poetry of this historical-feeling contemporary spine-chiller featuring a monumental twist ending. Not for the squeamish."--Booklist

Praise for The Dead House "What an evil and original story. You can't stop reading Kaitlyn's diary. But is she real? It's a mystery inside a mystery--and the shocks keep coming. Scary stuff!"--R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series

"Full of twists, buried secrets, and enough disturbing corpses to please the most discerning horror lover, The Dead House is a thoroughly engrossing read. Diary entries, psychiatrist records, and transcripts from the investigation keep the pages turning late into the night. This is a harrowing tale, cleverly told."--Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood

"All I could think when I finished The Dead House was that the author, Dawn Kurtagich, has an amazing mind. Creepy, but amazing. I loved it."--Christopher Pike, bestselling author of Thirst

"Kurtagich weaves a terrifying and mind-bending tale reminiscent of H.P. Lovecraft. This is one of the best horror debuts I've read in a long time!"--J.R. Johansson, author of Cut Me Free and The Night Walker series

"Not for the faint of heart, this is a gory and grimly compelling story, made more so by the novel's visual elements."--Booklist

When Silla and Nori arrive at their aunt's home, it's immediately clear that the "blood manor" is cursed. The creaking of the house and the stillness of the woods surrounding them would be enough of a sign, but there are secrets too--the questions that Silla can't ignore: Who is the beautiful boy that's appeared from the woods? Who is the man that her little sister sees, but no one else? And why does it seem that, ever since they arrived, the trees have been creeping closer?
In the end, Silla discovers that she, Nori, and her aunt have already died, and are trapped in purgatory, reliving their own lives since Silla first arrived, in an endless cycle. The man with no eyes is a construction of Silla's, formed from her own rage. The beautiful boy from the woods, who was once the love of her life, has attempted to save Silla time and again.
Filled with just as many twists and turns as The Dead House, and with achingly beautiful, chilling language that delivers haunting scenes, AND THE TREES CREPT IN is the perfect follow-up novel for master horror writer Dawn Kurtagich.