The Remaking
A Novel
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Quirk Books
Published:15th Sep '20
Should be back in stock very soon
Set against the backdrop of a haunting legend, The Remaking follows the tragic tale of a mother and daughter accused of witchcraft over generations.
In The Remaking, Clay McLeod Chapman weaves a chilling ghost story that unfolds through the decades, rooted in the haunting legend of the Witch Girl of Pilot’s Creek. The narrative begins in the 1930s with Ella Louise and her daughter Jessica, who face a tragic fate after being accused of witchcraft. Their harrowing tale of persecution leads to their execution, leaving behind a mystery surrounding Jessica's sealed grave, which becomes a focal point of local lore. The story reveals how this legend morphs over time, influencing those who encounter it.
As the decades pass, the legend is recounted by a man in the 1950s who shares his unsettling experiences with Jessica, creating a connection between the past and present. The story takes a unique turn in the 1970s when a boy from that campfire casts Amber Pendleton as Jessica in a horror film, a decision that spirals into a series of events that devastate her life and career. The narrative explores the impact of storytelling and the way legends can shape reality, as Amber becomes embroiled in a modern-day witch hunt, echoing the tragedies of the past.
In a desperate attempt to reclaim her narrative, Amber agrees to an interview with a true-crime investigator, hoping to finally break the cycle of horror that has haunted her for years. The Remaking is a thought-provoking supernatural thriller that examines the interplay of myth and memory, and the terrifying consequences of a story that refuses to die.
An HWA Summer Scares Pick!
A 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards Semifinalist
“An ambitious mosaic novel exploring the power of urban myth and superstition.”—The Guardian
“One of the most original and chilling novels this writer has read in recent memory.”—Buzzfeed
“Something like Stephen King’s imperfect masterpiece The Shining.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This disorienting and immersive story anchors itself in history but stretches its terrifying tentacles into the present, producing intense chills.”—Library Journal
“The perfect horror novel for fans of filmmaking and true crime.”—Book Riot
“The Remaking is a fast-paced and haunting examination of how misogyny poisons our culture, generation after generation. It’s absolutely chilling. You won’t be able to put it down or stop thinking about it after the lights go out.”—Mallory O'Meara, author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon
“Jumps out the gate and takes the reader on [a] wild and unnerving ride.”—Horror DNA, 4 out of 5 star review
“A streamlined page turner of clearly cut supernatural encounters that moonlights as a frighteningly lucid story of injustice. Be it a specter or a painful recollection, Chapman teaches an absolutely chilling lesson on just how long the past will wait to bite you.”—Fangoria
“A ripping good yarn. The Remaking first takes you into its confidence and then makes you wonder if you are also cursed with and by this story. Because, incidentally, you are.”—Richmond Magazine
“Chapman tells a well-paced, spare story with original twists and some definite shocks.”—Star News
“As both a novel of psychological terror and a traditional ghost story, this short, chilling read is recommended for all collections.”—Booklist
“An obvious valentine to the horror genre.”—The Big Thrill
Praise for Clay McLeod Chapman
“Chapman is the storyteller supreme.”—Andy Davidson, author of The Hollow Kind
“One of horror’s modern masters.”—Rachel Harrison, national best-selling author of Cackle and Such Sharp Teeth
“A not-to-miss horror novelist.”—Library Journal
“Chapman is a maestro at building grim suspense to the point of unimaginable consequences, proving genuine horror dwells in the world we live in today.”—Mystery and Suspense Magazine
"Chapman is the 21st century’s Richard Matheson. He’s that good.”—Richard Chizmar, New York Times best-selling author of Chasing the Boogeyman
ISBN: 9781683692119
Dimensions: 203mm x 133mm x 21mm
Weight: 306g
320 pages