Cesare, Adam - Clown in a Cornfield

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

A small town's idyllic façade shatters when a homicidal clown terrorizes its youth. Quinn Maybrook must confront the town's dark secrets and fight for survival in this chilling horror novel that blends classic scares with modern anxieties.

Quinn Maybrook and her father seek a fresh start in the sleepy town of Kettle Springs. But their peaceful escape turns into a nightmare when Frendo, the town's iconic clown mascot, embarks on a killing spree. As the body count rises, Quinn finds herself caught in a battle between the town's adults, desperate to preserve the past, and the rebellious youth fighting for the future. With her own life on the line, Quinn must uncover the town's dark history and stop the clown's reign of terror.

LGBT Themes: Gay characters

Relevant Tags: Horror, young adult, coming-of-age, small town, clown horror, slasher, suspense, thriller, teen fiction, gay

Awards & Recognition: Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee

Book Details:

• Genre: Horror, Young Adult
• Pages: 368
• Publisher: HarperTeen
• Release Date: December 28, 2021