The Hollow Ones

Described as a thrilling blend of Jack Reacher's crime solve prowess and a Van Helsing-style demon hunter, Guillermo del Toro, the Oscar-winning director known for "Pan's Labyrinth," "The Shape of Water," and "Hellboy," alongside the authors of "The Strain," have crafted a new paranormal mystery that echoes the eerie tones of "The X-Files" and Stephen King’s "The Outsider."

FBI Agent Odessa finds her life in chaos after a bizarre incident forces her to shoot her own partner, who inexplicably turns hostile during a mission. With her career on hold due to a pending investigation, what haunts Odessa more than the incident is the mysterious shadow departing her partner's body upon his demise. As she reassesses her career choice and sanity, Odessa takes a menial task of sorting through the possessions of a retired agent. This seemingly mundane job propels her into the path of a character who claims immortality—possibly delusional but potentially a protector of humanity against malevolent forces.

"The Hollow Ones" has garnered acclaim for its enthralling and suspense-filled narrative. Brad Meltzer, a top New York Times bestselling author, calls it a "transporting, page-turning thriller." Stephen Chbosky, celebrated for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," identifies it as another "twisted masterpiece" from del Toro and Hogan, weaving horror, suspense, and fable. "Kirkus" describes it as "inventive and macabre," and "Publishers Weekly" praises its relentless tension, drawing comparisons to the gripping tales of Preston and Child's Pendergast series.