The Darkness Greeted Her
$19.54
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
14 April 2026
Summary
The Honeys meets Yellowjackets in this atmospheric Sapphic horror debut about a group of troubled teens who find themselves stalked through the Appalachian wilderness by a creature that feeds on their deepest traumas.
Penny’s abusive father is dead…but she still hears his voice in her head, encouraging her to hurt those around her. She can’t go to school or be around her friends or even draw with a sharp pencil without her intrusive thoughts urging her toward violence. Desperate to ge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464236310 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1464236313 |
| Author: | Christina Ferko |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Fire |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-18 |
Critics Review
”[Ferko] is a master of characterization and horror.” – SFF Insiders
“Christina Ferko does an extraordinary job of respectfully exploring each character’s plight and how their specific experiences have impacted their mental health… [there is] a true sense of empathy at the core of the story… engaging and thoughtful.” – Horror Buzz
“Eerie, unsettling… [and] chilling.” – School Library Journal
“Surreal… Hand to fans of Courtney Gould’s What the Woods Took.” – Booklist
“The Darkness Greeted Her is a perfect Gothic horror, where trauma has a physical form and it’s hunting girls. Rich with queer and mental health rep, Ferko’s love letter to survivors is beautifully written from start to finish, and I can’t recommend it enough!” – Jamison Shea, author of I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me
Christina Ferko
Christina Ferko grew up in a family of seven girls, including her identical twin sister—who is also an author. Before writing, she dreamed of running away and joining a circus. She even learned how to eat and breathe fire but now spends her time happily writing at home instead. Christina lives in Maryland with her husband and two kids, along with their four cats and one wild corgi. You can find her on Instagram @christina_ferko.
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