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Harriet Laurel notices the odor at Mercy House as soon as she sets foot inside, brought there against her will by her son, Don, and his wife, Nikki. In the early stages of dementia, Harriet has grown resentful of Nikki, blaming her daughter-in-law for failing to supply grandchildren. Yet even Harriet must admit that her mind becomes clearer as soon as she crosses the threshold. If it wasn’t for that annoying smell.
Arnold Piper is an eighty-five-year-old ex-Marine, a proud man who has cared for himself his whole life. But no longer. Betrayed by his aging body, Arnold is learning that the trials he survived long ago in war-torn Korea pale beside the daily indignities of growing old. Little does he know that his greatest nightmares are still ahead of him.
Sarah Campbell is an idealistic nurse whose compassion has been stretched to the breaking point at the chronically understaffed facility that is Mercy House. But now Sarah’s list of unpleasant duties is about to take a terrifying turn. For something wicked is brewing in Mercy House. Something dark and rotten . . . and deadly.
A thrilling novel from the author of Clown in a Cornfield . . .
“[Adam Cesare] has implemented a style that is highly cinematic, merciless in its execution and leaves you hanging on for dear life wondering what he'll do next.”—Horror Talk
Harriet Laurel notices the odor at Mercy House as soon as she sets foot inside, brought there against her will by her son, Don, and his wife, Nikki. In the early stages of dementia, Harriet has grown resentful of Nikki, blaming her daughter-in-law for failing to supply grandchildren. Yet even Harriet must admit that her mind becomes clearer as soon as she crosses the threshold. If it wasn’t for that annoying smell.
Arnold Piper is an eighty-five-year-old ex-Marine, a proud man who has cared for himself his whole life. But no longer. Betrayed by his aging body, Arnold is learning that the trials he survived long ago in war-torn Korea pale beside the daily indignities of growing old. Little does he know that his greatest nightmares are still ahead of him.
Sarah Campbell is an idealistic nurse whose compassion has been stretched to the breaking point at the chronically understaffed facility that is Mercy House. But now Sarah’s list of unpleasant duties is about to take a terrifying turn. For something wicked is brewing in Mercy House. Something dark and rotten . . . and deadly.
A thrilling novel from the author of Clown in a Cornfield . . .
“[Adam Cesare] has implemented a style that is highly cinematic, merciless in its execution and leaves you hanging on for dear life wondering what he'll do next.”—Horror Talk
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Contemporary horror fiction frequently blends visceral suspense with cinematic storytelling, a technique exemplified by small-press creature features and award-winning young adult slasher novels. Adam Cesare established his presence in genre fiction through a diverse catalog spanning independent press novels, graphic novels, and suspenseful thrillers. His breakout young adult novel Clown in a Cornfield received the Bram Stoker Award, launching a multi-book franchise and entering development for a feature film adaptation.
With a writing career spanning more than a decade across independent horror and traditional publishing, Cesare crafts fast-paced narratives that explore small-town isolation, youth culture, and psychological dread.
Adam Cesare was born on January 27, 1988, in New York and later moved to Philadelphia. He attended Boston University, where he earned a degree in English and film, a combination that heavily influenced his cinematic writing style and narrative pacing. Cesare began publishing horror fiction through indie and small presses in the early 2010s, publishing early works such as Bound By Jade, Tribesmen, and the cult favorite Video Night.
Cesare expanded into young adult horror and graphic novels, gaining wide critical and commercial recognition. His work includes the graphic novel Dead Mall as well as audio projects narrated by prominent actors. Alongside his fiction writing, Cesare maintains an active presence discussing horror films on social video platforms and audio media.
Cesare's narrative approach draws heavily from classic horror cinema and film theory, emphasizing kinetic action, atmospheric tension, and memorable villain dynamics. His stories frequently explore themes of suburban decay, adolescent vulnerability, retro nostalgia, and modern technology. In novels like Influencer, he examines the darker psychological aspects of social media obsession and teenage sociopathy, while titles like Mercy House and Video Night lean into traditional claustrophobic horror tropes.
2 books in catalog
Contemporary horror fiction frequently blends visceral suspense with cinematic storytelling, a technique exemplified by small-press creature features and award-winning young adult slasher novels. Adam Cesare established his presence in genre fiction through a diverse catalog spanning independent press novels, graphic novels, and suspenseful thrillers. His breakout young adult novel Clown in a Cornfield received the Bram Stoker Award, launching a multi-book franchise and entering development for a feature film adaptation.
With a writing career spanning more than a decade across independent horror and traditional publishing, Cesare crafts fast-paced narratives that explore small-town isolation, youth culture, and psychological dread.
Adam Cesare was born on January 27, 1988, in New York and later moved to Philadelphia. He attended Boston University, where he earned a degree in English and film, a combination that heavily influenced his cinematic writing style and narrative pacing. Cesare began publishing horror fiction through indie and small presses in the early 2010s, publishing early works such as Bound By Jade, Tribesmen, and the cult favorite Video Night.
Cesare expanded into young adult horror and graphic novels, gaining wide critical and commercial recognition. His work includes the graphic novel Dead Mall as well as audio projects narrated by prominent actors. Alongside his fiction writing, Cesare maintains an active presence discussing horror films on social video platforms and audio media.
Cesare's narrative approach draws heavily from classic horror cinema and film theory, emphasizing kinetic action, atmospheric tension, and memorable villain dynamics. His stories frequently explore themes of suburban decay, adolescent vulnerability, retro nostalgia, and modern technology. In novels like Influencer, he examines the darker psychological aspects of social media obsession and teenage sociopathy, while titles like Mercy House and Video Night lean into traditional claustrophobic horror tropes.
