The Silver Eyes: Five Nights at Freddy’s (Original Trilogy Book 1)

Scott Cawthon · Kira Breed-Wrisley

Sep 2016 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

From the creator of the bestselling horror video game series Five Nights at Freddy's.

Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie, whose father owned the restaurant, and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret . . . and a murderous agenda.

Ratings and reviews

Although not eloquently written, this was a refreshing addition to the lore of Five Nights at Freddy's. I feel like a lot of questions have been answered and the last few pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place. At least, that's how I feel. Was definitely worth reading if you're as far down the fnaf rabbit hole as I am. Thanks Scott! I can't wait to see what other stories you bring into this world.

So the goal of a game novelization, or a spin-off like this, is all about abstracting the "games" proper into the parts that made them resonant and then re-presenting them in a compelling way, as a book At least by my standards, The Silver Eyes is successful, but it, surprisingly, attempts to actually tell a story that is compelling and interesting. I can't say its entirely successful but it's certainly enjoyable and worth the purchase.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a fun read; though simply written, the story itself was just spooky enough to keep me flipping through chapters as fast as possible. If anything, the straightforward narrative made the few scary moments of the plot stand out even more, because you're not expecting them to be as intense as they are. I wouldn't say this is a book fans need to clarify lore or add any depth to the atmosphere created in the games - I don't think that's the point of this story - but it's one heck of a guilty pleasure read. If you're looking for the junk food equivalent of a novel (pure enjoyment, without gritty meaningful substance) and you just love FNAF, buy this immediately.

About the author

Kira Breed-Wrisley has been writing stories since she could first pick up a pen and has no intention of stopping. She is the author of seven plays for Central New York teen theater company The Media Unit, and has developed several books with Kevin Anderson & Associates. She is a graduate of Cornell University, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Scott Cawthon is the author of the bestselling video game series Five Nights at Freddy's, and while he is a game designer by trade, he is first and foremost a storyteller at heart. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of Houston and lives in Texas with his family.