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If the world isn’t already scary enough, horror can provide a safe ... distressing debut novel that feels all too timely. After a car crash leaves Sammy descending into guilt and depression ...

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Our columnist reviews January’s new horror titles ... event in her most autobiographical novel yet. The Book Review Podcast: Each week, top authors and critics talk about the latest news ...