New York Times bestselling author Paul Tremblay has solidified himself a master storyteller in the horror genre over the years. With Another, Tremblay has also proven to be capable of weaving tales that captivate readers across generations.
When Casey Wilson’s parents tell him that his friend is coming for a sleepover, he has no idea who that might be. Ever since the Zoom Incident, everyone treats him like a pariah, and his tics are worse than ever.
When Morel appears, he’s not like any friend Casey has ever met. His skin is like clay, and he doesn’t speak. But Casey’s parents are charmed by the strange kid, and it’s nice to have someone to talk to besides his sister, Ally, who is away at college. As his normally loving parents grow distant from Casey, they gush and fawn over Morel. Casey knows something is wrong—but with no end in sight to the sleepover, he’s exhausted. And in the dark, out of the corner of his eye, Morel doesn’t look like a kid at all…
Paul Tremblay’s Another brings to the forefront a tale where childhood fears and supernatural elements coalesce seamlessly. As we follow our protagonist, Casey, during a pivotal moment in his life when he feels isolated from everyone around him due to what the book refers to as the Zoom Incident. This opens him up to allowing even a complete stranger into his life which may not go as planned. The author expertly uses this to build empathy for Casey while setting the stage for an unsettling story.
While Tremblay has been known for his horror stories, tackling a middle grade horror is something new. What he was able to accomplish with Another just adds to the storied author’s abilities as a writer. Tremblay builds moments filled with tension around every corner (or page flip) experiencing subtle chills rather than overt scares. The book feels more spooky and uneasy than outright scary–similar to what R.L. Stine crafted in his Goosebumps books. While a bit darker and different than a Goosebumps tale, Another falls into the same vein as the classic middle grade horror author.
Another by Paul Tremblay delivers an experience more eerie than frightening, making it accessible yet thrilling for middle graders and beyond. While crafted for a younger audience, Another will truly resonate with all ages. Something a little different from the norm, but Tremblay has another hit novel on his hands (pun intended).
Another hits bookstores everywhere on July 22, 2025 from Quill Tree Books. The audiobook is available for pre-order at Libro.fm.
