The Devouring Light, Kat Ellis
The Devouring Light, Kat Ellis
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The Devouring Light

Author: Kat Ellis

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 8 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/07/2025


Synopsis

Clown in a Cornfield meets The Cabin in this twisty, blood-curdling delight from acclaimed author Kat Ellis about a group of rivals stranded in an abandoned house that seems to have its own plans for them.When Haden Romero and her rival, Deacon Rex—alongside their bands, including Haden’s ex, Cairo—are stranded on their way to a rock festival, she thinks missing the gig is the worst thing that could happen.She’s wrong.Marooned in treacherous swamplands with no way out, the group stumbles upon an eerie, decaying house. It seems like a safe haven, a place to wait out the storm.The house, however, isn’t just abandoned—it’s been waiting for them.Bodies begin to pile up. The walls start to close in. Twisted secrets come to light. And unless Haden and the others can survive long enough to escape, the house will claim them—forever.True horror in the most fun sense of the word, The Devouring Light will have readers on the edge of their seats, bracing themselves for jump scares, flinching with every plot twist, and—most importantly—reading with the lights on.?Perfect for Halloween readingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFor teens who love dark and scary stories

About Kat Ellis

Kat Ellis is an award-winning young adult author from North Wales. She writes YA thrillers and horror, and her novels include The Devouring Light, Wicked Little Deeds, Harrow Lake, Breaker, Purge, and Blackfin Sky. Kat’s books have been Junior Library Guild Selections and YALSA picks and have been translated into multiple languages. When not writing, Kat can usually be found exploring cemeteries and ancient ruins for story inspiration or watching scary movies.


Reviews

This YA book is definitely a good read I am loving how authors are revamping this genre along with horror and making it more spooky. Think of battle of the banks meets a tiny bit of Stephen King The Stand along with parasites that are disgusting. This book is about rival bands and band members Deacon......more

Goodreads review by Kera’s Always Reading on June 13, 2025

I will eat up any and everything from this author, for real! Never disappoints. Strange circumstances throw rival musicians, Haden and Deacon, along with their band mates together, stranding them on the way to a rock show. Among muck and swamp, they come upon a decaying old house and take shelter ins......more

Goodreads review by Jaimes_Mystical_Library on May 25, 2025

This was an enjoyable young adult horror. I loved the storyline of this book as well as its atmospheric setting. I loved following the characters as they were lost in a weird swamp and as they discovered a creepy house. I appreciated how this book incorporated mixed media elements like found footage......more

Goodreads review by Sharron Joy Reads on September 10, 2025

Haden and Deacon are in rival rock bands on their way to a festival. Following a car breakdown they all end up on the same tour bus when an accident sees them stranded in swamplands with only an old abandoned house as sanctuary. But the house has been waiting for them and Haden is offered a deal, al......more

Goodreads review by KMart on October 05, 2025

Rep: Sapphic This one hooked me right from the start. Rival bands full of messy history, tangled friendships, and family drama? Already a great setup. Then throw in a strange encounter at a rest stop bathroom and the tension just keeps climbing from there. This turned out to be one of the creepiest h......more