IT'S BEEN WAITING FOR THEM. Clown in a Cornfield meets The Cabin in this twisty, blood-curdling delight from acclaimed author Kat Ellis about a group of rivals stranded in an abandoned house that seems to have its own plans for them. When Haden Romero and her rival, Deacon Rex – alongside their bands, including Haden’s ex, Cairo – are stranded on their way to a rock festival, she thinks missing the gig is the worst thing that could happen.She’s wrong.Marooned in treacherous swamplands with no way out, the group stumbles upon an eerie, decaying house. It seems like a safe haven, a place to wait out the storm.The house, however, isn’t just abandoned – it’s been waiting for them.Bodies begin to pile up. The walls start to close in. Twisted secrets come to light. And unless Haden and the others can survive long enough to escape, the house will claim them – forever.True horror in the most fun sense of the word, The Devouring Light will have readers on the edge of their seats, bracing themselves for jump scares, flinching with every plot twist, and – most importantly – reading with the lights on.'The Devouring Light is a masterclass in YA horror: compelling characters, edge-of-your-seat twists and some truly horrifying moments. This book will give you nightmares and leave you wanting more.' – Kathryn Foxfield, author of Getting Away with Murder‘The Devouring Light is a great twist on classic haunted house tales, with wonderfully drawn characters and a sense of foreboding that remains long after the final page. A dark, twisted delight.’ – Vincent Ralph, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets Never Die'The Devouring Light is a dark and twisted descent into madness. I loved it.' – Cynthia Murphy, author of Keep Your Friends ClosePraise for Kat Ellis: 'Harrow Lake is a captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets. You’ll hear Mister Jitters in the deadly whisper of the pages as you race through this chilling, thrilling book.' – Holly Jackson, bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to MurderThe latest novel from Kat Ellis, The Devouring Light, is a suspenseful supernatural thriller that will keep teen and juvenile readers on the edge of their seats. With its occult themes and paranormal elements, this top novel is a must-read for fans of ghost stories and thrillers.For fans of Stephanie Perkins (Summer Days and Summer Nights), Kalynn Bayron (The Vanquishers), Kara Thomas (The Cheerleaders), Louie Stowell (Loki), and M. A. Bennett (The Trip to the Moon).HarperCollins Children’s 2025
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