Book Tour
Excerpt and Giveaway
I’m happy 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
Illustration Excerpts
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.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon
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.
Website | Twitter | Instagram |Goodreads
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will win a finished copy of ONLY IF YOU DARE: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS
AND DOOM, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
Week
One:
9/27/2021 | Excerpt | |
9/27/2021 | Excerpt | |
9/28/2021 | Excerpt | |
9/28/2021 | Review | |
9/29/2021 | Review | |
9/29/2021 | Review | |
9/30/2021 | Review | |
9/30/2021 | Review | |
10/1/2021 | Review | |
10/1/2021 | Review |
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Two:
10/4/2021 | Review | |
10/4/2021 | Review | |
10/5/2021 | Review | |
10/5/2021 | Review | |
10/6/2021 | Review | |
10/6/2021 | Review | |
10/7/2021 | Review | |
10/7/2021 | IG | |
10/8/2021 | Review | |
10/8/2021 | Review |
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Chilling stories by a master storyteller sound like great fun!
I agree! Perfect for this time of year.
I remember telling ghost stories at night in the dark with a flashlight. It’s scarier when someone else is the storyteller. I expect to be thoroughly frightened.
Yes! So much fun.😁