Small-Town Streets and a Road Between Realms: Raising the Stakes in YA Horror

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Sunday, November 17

YA HQ Tent

Wander off the beaten path with these books that are sure to keep you up at night. In Matteo Cerilli's Lockjaw, a small-town ghost story flickers through timelines and perspectives as a crew of inseparable friends hunt a monster beneath their home. Lamar Giles' Ruin Road follows football star Cade Webster, whose wish to stop people from fearing him leads to a chilling reality where no one fears anything at all, unleashing terrifying consequences in their new "fearless" world. Join Cerilli and Giles for a thrilling conversation about horror, suspense, and the powerful social commentary running through their spine-tingling novels.