Burn the Negative

Journalist Laura Warren has gone to great lengths to distance herself from The Guesthouse, a seemingly cursed horror film she starred in as a child. Being sent on assignment to write a story on the revived streaming version is the last thing she wants. Especially when Needle Man, The Guesthouse’s vile villain, starts making appearances, and the body count begins to rise. Mixing equal parts scares and gore and an enjoyable amount of humor, the novel manages to grab readers’ attention and hold it fast for the entire ride. The exploration of family bonds and expectations of child actors are moving and gripping. A strong female cast and lightning-quick plot twists are sure to keep readers wanting more. Vi-An Nguyen has designed an excellent, eye-catching cover that captures the spirit of the text perfectly.