Praise from AUTHORS:
“With razor sharp pacing, hair-raising chills, and well-drawn characters to root for, Small Town Monsters does for YA horror what Stranger Things did for Netflix.” —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
“With death cults, possession, exorcism, and demons, Small Town Monsters is like all of my favorite horror movies rolled up into one unputdownable book!” —Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and #murdertrending
“Well-paced and truly terrifying, Small Town Monsters is a nightmarish world filled with demons, cults, and awkward first glances—a perfect horror recipe.” —Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Program series.
“Rodriguez Wallach knows how to tell a suspenseful story and doesn’t pull any punches. Small Town Monsters combines the horror of The Conjuring with the heart of Stranger Things.” —Andrew Shaffer, New York Times bestselling author of Secret Santa: A Horror for the Holidays Novel
“Small Town Monsters is a headlong dive into the world of the occult armed with more terrifying twists and turns than a roller coaster ride through the actual Pet Sematary. If you’re a fan of YA horror, you will definitely love Diana Rodriguez Wallach’s latest novel for teens.” —Frank Morelli, author of On the Way to Birdland
Reviews
“The strong writing, ghoulish details & brisk plot give this work reader appeal. An eerie thriller emphasizing the power of inner strength.” Read the entire review at Kirkus Reviews.
“Wallach folds in multicultural details tied to Vera’s Irish and Puerto Rican heritage and Max’s Jamaican, Dominican, and European ancestry, and she further enhances the plot through themes of grief and confronting inner demons… Filled with great storytelling and surprises, this book will grab readers from page one.” –Booklist, American Library Association Magazine
“A taste of The Exorcist condensed into a bite-size morsel.” -School Library Journal
“Small Town Monsters has a rich mythology, and it’s populated by memorable characters.” —The Big Chill
“It takes a lot for a book to be creepy to me, but this book made me look twice before turning off my lights. It was very horror movie-esque. I actually found this story creepier than The Conjuring movie (and I loved that movie.) The addition of the cult details was awesome. If you’re looking for a book to make your skin crawl, I hope you’ll consider Small Town Monsters.” —Erin Stanley, Goodreads Review
“This was a wild ride and I loved it. It’s got a demon, a cult, and a cursing priest who wears cowboy boots. It’s a YA Conjuring, with a little romance sprinkled in as well. This book had me hooked from the first couple of pages. Anybody looking for a horror YA, this is your novel.” —Brianna, Goodreads Review
“Incredible atmosphere [that] set the stage for a final half I truly couldn’t put down. I’m writing this review at nearly 2 in the morning because once it hit the first major climax I had to keep reading until the end… If you’re looking for horror this spooky season I can highly recommend this tale inspired by Latin folklore, real life cults, and truly horrific serial killers of the past.” —Heather, Goodreads Review
