Rick Riordan Presents: It Lurks in the Night - by Sarah Dass Paperback

About the Book

Maya and her best friends' final Caribbean boat trip before graduation takes a dark turn when they are stranded on a mysterious island, and after one friend is found dead, they must confront dark secrets, betrayals, and the rumored supernatural forces tied to the island.

Book Synopsis

From the author of It Waits in the Forest comes Sarah Dass's next stand-alone supernatural thriller--a lush and evocative tale of the rot that grows at the heart of even the most beautiful places. Perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson!

All Maya Woods wants is to reunite her three best friends, Pearl, Erica, and Lystra, for one last epic boat trip to the islands around their Caribbean home before they all graduate from high school. But the girls are forced to make an emergency landing on Annatto--an island avoided by locals and tourists alike because of the rumors of monsters and shadows that lurk in its depths--and their yearly tradition descends into darkness as Erica turns up dead and the girls are forced to leave her body behind.

Their tight-knit community is sent into a spiral of grief and suspicion, and Maya and her friends are at a loss to understand what happened: was it simply an accident or is there truth to the rumors about Annatto?

And while the community rejoices when Erica mysteriously returns alive and well a week later, Maya can't seem to let go of her questions. What did they see that night? And who--or what--has Erica returned as? As old arguments and new betrayals rise to the surface, Maya and her friends can feel the shadows closing in on them. Something is lurking in the night, and they must be ready to face it.

Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass delivers a supernatural thriller blends cultural nuance with monsters that go bump in the night, giving long-time Rick Riordan Presents fans the kind of story that will root into their hearts and awaken never their deepest fears.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR IT LURKS IN THE NIGHT

★"Dass' masterful tale of friendship and self-discovery takes readers on an emotional roller coaster that's steeped in Caribbean folklore. The strong pacing and well-developed relationships among the protagonists will keep the pages turning even as secrets and dangers come to light. A gripping, heart-wrenching story about friendship, family, fear, and the monsters we carry with us."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"An excellent choice for readers of vampire myths and folklore looking for a creative and new take that centers Black Caribbean teen girls."
--School Library Journal

"A gripping story full of complicated characters with secrets as deep as the ocean itself. Between the palpable paranoia, supernatural superstition, and viscerally tense friendship
drama, this chilling thriller is guaranteed to pull you in and under."
--Jade Adia, award-winning author of There Goes the Neighborhood

"Both a riveting supernatural thriller and a touching exploration of friendship and family. It Lurks in the Night draws on Caribbean folklore for its sinister creature while simultaneously diving into the sort of horror that is uniquely human--and no less terrifying."
--Liselle Sambury, author of Blood Like Magic and Delicious Monsters

"It Lurks in the Night sinks its razor-sharp fangs into your imagination and endures long after you've turned the final page. Sarah Dass has crafted a stunning story that haunts you in the best way possible."
--Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, authors of The Summer I Ate the Rich

About the Author

Sarah Dass was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and University College London, she works as an Office Administrator by day and writes stories about growing up in he Caribbean by night. When she's not writing, she's thinking about writing, or taking walks with her dachshund. The only thing she loves more than a lazy day at home is exploring new countries. Find her online at SarahDass.com and on Instagram @SarahDassWrites.