"Tapping into timeless fears such as ghosts and monsters, and interweaving overarching themes of friendship and love, this unique and delightfully creepy anthology delivers scares while inviting contemplation." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Ominous, moody, and fiercely original, this anthology provides a delightful introduction to horror and an irresistible diversion for existing genre fans [.] Perfectly creepy." - Kirkus Reviews "[A] thrilling ride [.] Hand this book to fans of 'good for her' horror movies like The Witch and listeners of horror anthology podcasts such as Old Gods of Appalachia and The Magnus Archives." -- School Library Journal "[A] haunting assortment of tales [.] that dishes out chills and simultaneously explores the pressures and heightened emotions of adolescence." -- Booklist "For teens who grew up reading Alvin Schwartz's iconic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Gathering Dark will be the perfect shivery autumnal read.

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