The Need - Hardcover
The Need - Hardcover
by Megan Mostyn-Brown (Author)
Every family has its secrets. But in this electric, provocative, and dizzyingly fast-paced horror debut, some families have The Need.
"An instant contender for horror novel of the year."--Joe Hill"This one gets stuck between your teeth, in the best way."--Stephen Graham Jones
"You need to read The Need."--S.A. Cosby
"A thrilling and surprisingly tender exploration of our most essential, primal fears."--Riley Keough
The Need is a rare genetic disorder. Those who have it must consume human flesh or die. For some, The Need is power. For others, it is a curse. Talia has been on the run with her two teenagers since the kids were babies, changing names and identities every time someone gets close to discovering her familyʼs tragic secret. Sam is her son, tormented by The Need, unable to stop giving in to his darkest desires, much to his mother's chagrin. Rosie, his twin sister, whoʼs escaped her mom's and brotherʼs genetic curse, is desperate for a life of normalcy--like a TikTok account, Homecoming, or a kiss with her mysterious new friend Naomi. But her brother keeps eating people and, frankly, itʼs ruining her life. Vera, a former supermodel and member of New York City's elite Armstrong family, lives a life of luxury, haute couture, and eating people. Yes, unlike Talia, the Armstrongs secretly pride themselves on their genetic abnormality. But beneath Veraʼs opulent lifestyle is a woman whoʼs ruthlessly haunted by a mistake from her past. It has corrupted her standing with the Armstrongs, ruined her relationship with her kids, and is slowly unraveling her sanity. Vera will do whatever it takes to correct it. On the surface, these two families have nothing in common. But Talia is harboring a secret from the twins--one that will bring them crashing into the Armstrongs. And when the truth comes out, no one will ever be the same.
Author Biography
Megan Mostyn-Brown is a playwright and TV writer/producer whoʼs written for shows on Fox, Netflix, AMC, Amazon, and Paramount+. This is her first book. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner, Jordan, and her dog, Tuesday.
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