The Need
$29.75
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
Grady Hendrix meets What We Do in the Shadows with a cannibal twist in this pacey, darkly funny horror.
Every family has its secrets. But in this provocative and dizzyingly fast-paced horror debut, some families have—the Need.
THE NEED is a rare genetic disorder. Those who have it must consume human flesh, or die. For some The Need is power. For others it is a curse.
Talia’s been on the run with her two teenagers since the kids were babies, changing names and identitie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857508454 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857508458 |
| Author: | Megan Mostyn Brown |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | 3AM Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
Hilariously gory and heartbreakingly funny, The Need is an electrifying debut and an instant contender for horror novel of the year. Megan Mostyn-Brown is the real deal. Dig in. – Joe Hill, Sunday Times bestselling author of King Sorrow
This one gets stuck between your teeth, in the best way. – Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
The Need is a thrilling and surprisingly tender exploration of our most essential, primal fears. – Riley Keough
You NEED to read The Need by Megan Mostyn-Brown! A harrowing yet heartfelt journey through family, fear and tender flesh. It’s like RUNNING ON EMPTY meets Sawney Bean – S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of KING OF ASHES
Brimming with brutality yet full of heart, Megan Mostyn-Brown’s The Need paints a portrait of genetic cannibals that feels believable, sharp, and delightfully present. Through the grit and blood emerges a complex story of family, stylishly written and unapologetically honest. The Sopranos meets The Hills Have Eyes. You’ll want to gobble this up in one sitting. – Saratoga Schaefer, USA Today bestselling author of TRAD WIFE
About The Author
Megan Mostyn Brown
Megan Mostyn-Brown is a playwright and TV writer/producer. She has written for shows on Fox, Netflix, AMC, Amazon, and Paramount+. This is her first book. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner Jordan and her dog Tuesday.
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