Sundial

Sundial is a new, twisty psychological horror novel from Catriona Ward, internationally bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street . You can't escape what's in your blood... All Rob wanted was a normal life. She almost got it, too: a husband, two kids, a nice house in the suburbs. But Rob fears for her oldest daughter, Callie, who collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends. Rob sees a darkness in Callie, one that reminds her too much of the family she left behind. She decides to take Callie back to her childhood home, to Sundial, deep in the Mojave Desert. And there she will have to make a terrible choice. Callie is worried about her mother. Rob has begun to look at her strangely, and speaks of past secrets. And Callie fears that only one of them will leave Sundial alive The mother and daughter embark on a dark, desert journey to the past in the hopes of redeeming their future. "DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK. Authentically terrifying." —Stephen King WINNER of Best Hardcover Novel at the ITW Thriller Awards Finalist for the Bram Stoker and Locus Awards Shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel LibraryReads Top 10 Pick A GoodReads Choice Award Finalist for Best Horror! Sharp as a snakebite, Sundial is a gripping novel about the secrets we bury from the ones we love most, from Catriona Ward, the author o f The Last House on Needless Street . Rob has spent her life running from Sundial, the family's ranch deep in the Mojave Desert, and her childhood memories. But she's worried about her daughter, Callie, who collects animal bones and whispers to imaginary friends. It reminds her of a darkness that runs in her family, and Rob knows it's time to return. Callie is terrified of her mother. Rob digs holes in the backyard late at night, and tells disturbing stories about growing up on the ranch. Soon Callie begins to fear that only one of them will leave Sundial alive... "This book will haunt you." —Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author "An unthinkable feat." — The New York Times Book Review At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Sundial Is A New, Twisty Psychological Horror Novel From Catriona Ward, Author Of The Last House On Needless Street. “the New Face Of Literary Dark Fiction.” —sarah Pinborough, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Behind Her Eyes You Can't Escape What's In Your Blood... All Rob Wanted Was A Normal Life. She Almost Got It, Too: A Husband, Two Kids, A Nice House In The Suburbs. Far From Her Childhood Home, Sundial, Hidden Deep In The Wild Mojave Desert. But Beneath The Veneer, Rob Is Terrified For Her Oldest Daughter, Callie, Who Collects Tiny Bones And Whispers To Imaginary Friends. Rob Sees A Darkness In Callie, One That Reminds Her Too Much Of The Family She Left Behind. Running From Her Past Has Led Her Directly Back To It -- What’s Buried At Sundial Could Never Stay A Secret Forever, And Rob Must Risk One Last Trip Out There To Protect Her Family, And Her Future. “a True Nerve-shredder That Keeps Its Mind-blowing Secrets To The Very End.” —stephen King On The Last House On Needless Street At The Publisher's Request, This Title Is Being Sold Without Digital Rights Management Software (drm) Applied. You can't escape what's in your blood... All Rob wanted was a normal life. She almost got it, too: a husband, two kids, a nice house in the suburbs. But Rob fears for her oldest daughter, Callie, who collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends. Rob sees a darkness in Callie, one that reminds her too much of the family she left behind. She decides to take Callie back to her childhood home, to Sundial, deep in the Mojave Desert. And there, she will have to make a terrible choice. Callie is worried about her mother. Rob has begun to look at her strangely and speaks of past secrets. Callie fears that only one of them will leave Sundial alive. The mother and daughter embark on a dark desert journey to the past in the hopes of redeeming their future. Sharp as a snakebite, Sundial is a thrilling new novel from the internationally best-selling author of The Last House on Needless Street. -- From dust jacket Sundial Is A Twisty Psychological Horror Novel Perfect For Fans Of The Push And Girl A, From Catriona Ward, Author Of The Last House On Needless Street . All Rob Ever Wanted Was A Normal Life. Nothing Like Her Childhood, Growing Up In The Lonely, Wild Mojave Desert On Her Family's Ranch, Sundial. Surrounded By Dogs, Coyotes, And Research Assistants. For A While, It Seemed Like Rob Got Her Wish: A Husband, Two Daughters, The White Picket Fence, And Margaritas With The Neighbors. But When A Frightening Accident In Her Home Reveals A Disturbing Secret In Her Oldest Daughter's Bedroom, Rob Knows Her Luck Has Run Out. What's Buried Out At Sundial Could Never Stay A Secret Forever, And Rob Must Risk One Last Trip Out There To Protect Her Family's Future. The New Face Of Literary Dark Fiction. - Sarah Pinborough, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Behind Her Eyes "You can't escape what's in your blood... All Rob wanted was a normal life. She almost got it, too: a husband, two kids, a nice house in the suburbs. Far from her childhood home, Sundial, hidden deep in the wild Mojave Desert. But beneath the veneer, Rob is terrified for her oldest daughter, Callie, who collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends. Rob sees a darkness in Callie, one that reminds her too much of the family she left behind. Running from her past has led her directly back to it -- what's buried at Sundial could never stay a secret forever, and Rob must risk one last trip out there to protect her family, and her future"-- Provided by publisher