'A harrowing body horror you won't be able to put down, The Queen is an unforgettable journey that captures the monstrosity of pubescence and the violent heartbreak of adolescent friendships. As soulful as it is sickening, Cutter's writing kept me utterly enthralled. I have never turned pages faster, but I'm certain my brain will be buzzing with this book for a long time to come' Ling Ling Huang, author of Natural Beauty 'Nick Cutter is a spinner of nightmares and The Queen is his darkest magic trick yet. A nerve-shattering story of friendship and secrets, terror and revulsion, it's that rare gem of a horror novel that will touch your heart and then rip it right out of your chest, bloody and still beating. Don't miss this stunner!' Richard Chizmar, author of Memorials 'You may think you know where this story is going, and you will be totally wrong - Nick Cutter is at the wheel, and he's one hell of a driver! One of the most original books I've ever read. Relatable, surprising, and frightening from the first moment, in more ways than one' CJ Leede, author of American Rapture and Maeve Fly ' The Queen establishes Nick Cutter as the living master of maximalist horror writing in the English language. But that's not all! It's also gripping, relentlessly suspenseful, and surprisingly tender. A big, stomach-flipping joy ride of a book' Mason Coile, author of William 'You're in for a wild, over-the-top, absolutely terrifying ride' Book Riot.