Clowders by Vanessa Morgan
Genre: horror, supernatural thriller, cats
Age group: for adults
Description
Clervaux, Luxembourg. This secluded, picturesque town in the middle of Europe is home to more cats than people. For years, tourists have flocked to this place – also known as “cat haven” - to meet the cats and buy cat-related souvenirs.
When Aidan, Jess and their five-year-old daughter, Eleonore, move from America to Clervaux, it seems as if they've arrived in paradise. It soon becomes evident, though, that the inhabitants' adoration of their cats is unhealthy.
According to a local legend, each time a cat dies, nine human lives are taken as a punishment. To tourists, these tales are supernatural folklore, created to frighten children on cold winter nights. But for the inhabitants of Clervaux, the danger is horrifyingly real.
Initially, Aidan and Jess regard this as local superstition, but when Jess runs over a cat after a night on the town, people start dying, one by one, and each time it happens, a clowder of cats can be seen roaming the premises.
Are they falling victim to the collective paranoia infecting the entire town? Or is something unspeakably evil waiting for them?
Their move to Europe may just have been the worst decision they ever made.
Inspirations
Although the book's location –
Clervaux
in Luxembourg – exists in real life, Clowders is
actually is inspired by Japanese
cat islands, such as Tashirojima
and Aoshima.
where tourists visit to meet and play with cats. On these islands,
cats outnumber the human population, and they are known for their
cat-themed decorations and merchandise. The only difference is that
these cat islands aren't cursed.
Cat tourism not a new concept, but it's gained popularity in recent years. Destinations like cat cafes and cat islands attract tourists from all over the globe who want to interact with cats. These places often have themed decorations and merchandise centered around cats. Cat-related tourism offers a unique experience for animal lovers and travelers alike.
Are you interested in knowing more about these destinations? Then check out the author's blog, Traveling Cats, which is all about cat tourism.
About the author
Vanessa Morgan is the editor of the movie reference guides When Animals Attack: The 70 Best Horror Movies with Killer Animals, Strange Blood: 71 Essays on Offbeat and Underrated Vampire Movies, and Evil Seeds: The Ultimate Movie Guide to Villainous Children. She also has had one cat book (Avalon) and four supernatural thrillers (Drowned Sorrow, The Strangers Outside, A Good Man, and Clowders) published. Three of her stories have been turned into movies. She has written for myriad Belgian magazines and newspapers and introduces movie screenings at several European film festivals. She is also a programmer for the Offscreen Film Festival in Belgium. When she's not working on her latest book, you can find her reading, watching movies, eating out, or photographing felines for her blog Traveling Cats.
What others have to say about Clowders
"A startling new voice in horror"
- Lucky McKee (director)
"Vanessa Morgan has the gift
of pacing and spookiness." - Scott Nicholson (author)
"One
very fine writer for both books and screen - Vanessa has a style that
is intoxicating." - Grady Harp (Amazon Top 100 Reviewer)
"The
female version of Stephen King." - Pedro Chaves (director)
"A
first-rate horror story." – Port Jericho (blog)
"A
surprisingly scary book." – With Love For Books (blog)
"An
intelligent piece of classic horror with a family at the heart of the
story." – The Shades of Orange (blog)
"Clowders
is a book that reminded me a lot of vintage, small-town European
horror from the likes of Herbert, Hutson, Clark, and Campbell.
Vanessa Morgan weaves a creepy, suspenseful tale about urban legends
and rural superstitions, with a plot that feeds on paranoia and
fear." - Sally Bend (author)
"I think Clowders
has a Children of the Corn vibe. Replace the corn with cats,
and replace the kids with adults. You'll find the same theme." -
Kathy Finfrock (author)
"A horror novel written in a
way that has me picturing its scenes as though I'm watching a horror
movie." - Miranda Burski (author)
"Great story.
Solid characters. Well crafted suspense." – Hatched Mouth
(YouTube)
"A good shiver-causing read." - Toni
Lesatz (author)
"Really terrifying." –
Bookshelf Life (blog)
"Full of suspense and
terror." – Warm Days Will Never Cease (blog)
"It's
riveting and chilling and unlike anything I've ever read. I can
already see it as a movie." – Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries,
and Meows (blog)
"I really enjoyed having no idea
if the impending doom was real or just a figment of the townspeople's
imagination. It really left me second guessing what was truly going
on." – The Book Return (blog)
"My hats
are off to Vanessa Morgan for her ending. She didn't settle, and she
hit the right plot points." – The Literary License
(podcast)
"Ms. Morgan has certainly scratched out a
special niche in the horror genre with Clowders." –
Tome Tender (blog)
Links
Website: https://traveling-cats.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelingcats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingcatsblog/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravellingCats
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eeriestories/
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3WwZ0Y9
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