The Devouring Light
HarperCollins · Paperback · October 7, 2025
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.
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- Who it’s for
- For a sustained, eerie read that leans into Halloween atmosphere and sharp-edged suspense.
- Genres
- YA Horror, YA Survival Stories, Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens
- Published
- HarperCollins, October 7, 2025
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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.
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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. - ?Perfect for Halloween reading - Ideal for fans of the supernatural - For teens who love dark and scary stories
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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
Where it sits
| YA Horror | 96% |
|---|---|
| Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens | 47% |
| YA Survival Stories | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 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
- Authors
- Kat Ellis
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 7, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Survival Stories