The Horrible Stories of Sandayla

AMAZON and USA TODAY EDITOR'S CHOICE. A dark family secret, toxic relationships, and shadows of the past in a hot desert — this is a truly twisted and unsettling psychological thriller in the best traditions of Stephen King. No matter how far you run, the past will catch up with you… 32-year-old Rob just wants a normal life, as she has everything for that: a husband, two children, and a cute little house in the suburbs. But then a new cause for concern arises — her eldest daughter Collie, a strange and suspicious girl, begins collecting animal bones and talking to imaginary friends. Rob sees in her daughter a darkness that eerily reminds her of her own past. The woman realizes that it’s time to return to where she grew up, and together with Collie heads to Sandayla — a place located in the desolate Mojave Desert. And here terrifying things begin to happen… Now it’s Collie's turn to beware of her mother: Rob is inexplicably digging holes in the backyard and telling insane stories from her childhood about a mysterious twin sister. It seems that only one of them will be able to escape this desert alive. «DON’T MISS THIS BOOK! Truly horrifying…» — Stephen King «Today, Ward is one of the most talented authors in this genre. The story, where everything turns out not as it seems, is like a room full of mirrors. You’ll encounter twists that make it impossible to sleep afterwards». — Alex Michaelides «While reading Sandayla, your heart sinks to your heels». — Joe Hill «In this novel, Catriona Ward weaves a vivid story about family, death, hallucinations, and inherited trauma... A must-read for fans of gothic literature and intense psychological thrillers». — Publishers Weekly «There are two things you need to know about this novel. First, it’s brilliant. Second, it’s terrible, truthful, and frightening. Catriona Ward knows what horror is». — Alma Katsu