
Book
The Devouring Light
Kat Ellis
HarperCollins · Paperback · October 7, 2025
Reading lane: YA Supernatural Thrillers
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.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Eerie Pages
For a sustained, eerie read that leans into Halloween atmosphere and sharp-edged suspense.
Come here for
- Halloween-season chill
- Edgy teen-horror mood
Expect
- Supernatural thriller tension
- Psychological unease
Book Details
- Authors
- Kat Ellis
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 7, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- YA Supernatural Thrillers · Psychological Horror
- Reading lane
- YA Supernatural Thrillers
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YA Survival Stories
YA Ghost Stories
Holiday YA
YA Horror
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YA LGBTQ+
YA Mysteries
Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens
Music Stories for Teens
About This Book
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, th...
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