Splasher

Stephen Graham Jones, the renowned author of "My Heart is a Chainsaw" and "I Was a Teenage Slasher," described this thriller as a captivating adventure. Marcus Kliewer, another acclaimed author, highlights its perfect mix of thrilling fun, eerie suspense, and chaotic mayhem. Set in the fall of 2006, the story captures a time when low-rise jeans dominated fashion trends. Amidst this backdrop, Spencer Ward embarks on his new role as Assistant Swim Coach at Richardson University. Despite a harrowing incident from his college days lingering in his memory, Spencer is determined to leave the past behind and lead his team to victory. However, the excitement of a fresh start is shattered when two students are discovered dead in the pool on the first day of practice. Initially believed to be an accident, Spencer can't shake the chilling feeling of déjà vu. The pool turns into a battleground as bizarre incidents begin plaguing the students, while dark, shadowy figures lurk at the edges. Desperation mounts as Spencer and his team scramble to uncover the sinister force stalking them. With echoes from the past haunting the pool's waters, truths and unresolved matters demand attention. In the spirit of "Point Horror" and echoing themes from "It Follows," this supernatural slasher redefines the term "bloodbath" in a remarkably inventive manner. Josh Winning, author of "Heads Will Roll," is captivated by its sinister allure. Meanwhile, Clay McLeod Chapman, the mind behind "Wake Up and Open Your Eyes," warns of a chlorinated horror fest devoid of a lifeguard to rescue the readers, depicting a whirlpool of terror and emotion swirling relentlessly through its pages.