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October Focus on Horror: Jenny Kiefer

About Blog Post Oct 14, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
October Focus on Horror: Jenny Kiefer Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian Our Focus on Horror author today is author Jenny Kiefer. Kiefer's debut novel, "This Wretched Valley," was released in January. From the publisher's description: "Four ambitious climbers hike into the Kentucky wilderness. Seven months later, three mangled bodies are discovered. Were their deaths simple accidents or the result of something more sinister?" “Library Journal” called "This Wretched Valley" a "terrifying debut," while “Booklist” declared Kiefer "a writer to watch." Author Alma Katsu said of the book "If you love wilderness horror, 'This Wretched Valley' is a must-read. But be forewarned: after reading this chilling debut, you may never want to set foot in the great outdoors again."  You can find Kiefer's short story "Palette" in print and audio on the PseudoPod website. Give it a read (or a listen), then check out "This Wretched Valley" today!
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