A Thousand Monstrous Forms

Praise for A Thousand Monstrous Forms:
“A dread-filled, creepy, and terrifying horror tale.”
—Capes & Tights

“A masterclass of manipulation-as-monster and the terror that accompanies vulnerability! Both beautiful and haunting, A Thousand Monstrous Forms is a chilling horror of toxic love, people-pleasing, and the ghosts we cling to rather than being alone. The perfect Gothic fairy tale.”
—Tanya Pell, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Her Wicked Roots

“Propulsive, haunting, and mythic, A Thousand Monstrous Forms wraps its bony fingers around your throat and refuses to let go. Schaefer is an undeniable master of the horror genre, and this foray into the Gothic solidifies their place in the pantheon of greats. A unputdownable retelling!”
—Taylor Grothe, author of Lethal Kiss

“This sapphic twist on the classic tale of Bluebeard takes us into the chill halls of a lonely mansion with a dark secret at its heart, blurring the line that separates hero and villain, home and cage. A Thousand Monstrous Forms is a captivating investigation of power, control, and the things we are willing to relinquish for love. Schaefer’s Celia is a dazzling invention, a smooth-talking lover who draws in both protagonist and reader against their better judgment with her charm and sophistication. Urgent and relentless, this novel will seduce you with its beauty, then shake you with its horror.”
—Elliott Gish, author of Grey Dog

“There’s a reason you’re seeing Schaefer’s name everywhere: their work is setting the bar for smart, propulsive horror. A Thousand Monstrous Forms is delightfully scary, beautifully crafted, and heartbreaking in the best way.”
—Erika T. Wurth, author of White Horse and The Haunting of Room 904