The Devil Crept In: A Novel

Ania Ahlborn

Feb 2017 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

An unforgettable horror novel from bestselling sensation Ania Ahlborn—hailed as a writer of “some of the most promising horror I’ve encountered in years” (New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire)—in which a small-town boy investigates the mysterious disappearance of his cousin and uncovers a terrifying secret kept hidden for years.

Young Jude Brighton has been missing for three days, and while the search for him is in full swing in the small town of Deer Valley, Oregon, the locals are starting to lose hope. They’re well aware that the first forty-eight hours are critical and after that, the odds usually point to a worst-case scenario. And despite Stevie Clark’s youth, he knows that, too; he’s seen the cop shows. He knows what each ticking moment may mean for Jude, his cousin and best friend.

That, and there was that boy, Max Larsen...the one from years ago, found dead after also disappearing under mysterious circumstances. And then there were the animals: pets gone missing out of yards. For years, the residents of Deer Valley have murmured about these unsolved crimes…and that a killer may still be lurking around their quiet town. Now, fear is reborn—and for Stevie, who is determined to find out what really happened to Jude, the awful truth may be too horrifying to imagine.

Ratings and reviews

This book was an interesting read I must say... Its hard to write a review for as its quite far fetched and you use your imagination alot and just read and try to work it all out... It was a really imaginative story lol... But it kept you reading all the same to find out more... Its completely different to the other book I read by this author... I did not enjoy it quite so much but its worth a read... Mainly about 2 cousins who live next door to each and other and always hang around together until they stumble on an old house deep in the woods and then there lives change forever... The ending was strange because i don't know what was meant to have really happened and what was all in young Stevies mind... This is a 4 star read from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗👍

wasn't a big fan, I found the writing style redundant and boring. it sets up for a wonderful story which ended up falling flat for me and was very predictable.

Loved the ambiguous ending; found it to be very well plotted & written. I will definitely look more into this author!

About the author

Ania Ahlborn is the bestselling author of the horror thrillers Brother, Within These Walls, The Bird Eater, The Shuddering, The Neighbors, and Seed, and the novellas The Pretty Ones and I Call Upon Thee. Born in Ciechanow, Poland, she lives in South Carolina with her husband and their dog. Visit AniaAhlborn.com or follow the author on Facebook and Twitter @AniaAhlbornAuthor.