THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB
by Craig Davidson
*INDIE NEXT PICK FOR JULY 2019*
“…[A] well-crafted, whimsical coming-of-age tale….Davidson creates a quirky landscape and colorful characters, resulting in a novel that will entertain readers while providing a nice dose of nostalgia.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Through the intensity of his characters’ experiences, Davidson reconnects us to our own memories of growing up.”—Kirkus Reviews
“…well-timed humor, meaningful drama, and genuine characters....”—Booklist
“THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is not only creepy and chills-down-your-spine fun, it’s also incredibly poignant and heartwarming. This is a tender coming-of-age story that isn’t afraid to face the darkness in the world or meditate on the power of memory and the mysteries of the human brain. Craig Davidson is such a nimble storyteller and his latest novel is proof of his remarkable gift.”
—Edan Lepucki, New York Times bestselling author of California
“Davidson makes beautifully clear how the ghoulish tales we feared when we were young can’t compare to the blood-bathed teeth we eventually encounter as adults.”
—Mark Z. Danielewski, bestselling author of House of Leaves
“THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB perfectly captures the ache and wonder of growing up. In this trim, accomplished novel, Craig Davidson sheds brilliant light on the ways that scary stories can not only make us shudder, but can also lead us down unexpected paths and foster our most meaningful connections.”
—Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore
“A moving, delightful, thrillingly unexpected coming-of-age story about the irresistible collision of childhood’s dark wonders and adulthood’s haunting mysteries.”—Elan Mastai, author of All Our Wrong Today.
In the vein of Stranger Things (season 3 premiering July 4) and Stand by Me, THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB (Penguin Books Original; On Sale: July 9, 2019; 9780143133933) by Canadian novelist Craig Davidson, is a layered, coming-of-age novel poised to establish Davidson as a remarkable literary talent in the U.S.
Set in 1980s Niagara Falls—a seedy, but magical place surrounded by intrigue and lore—THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB centers around Jake Baker and his uncle Calvin, a kind, but eccentric enthusiast of occult artifacts and conspiracy theories. The summer Jake turns twelve, he befriends a pair of siblings new to town, and so Uncle C decides to initiate them all into the “Saturday Night Ghost Club.” As the summer goes on, what begins as a light-hearted project leads to uncovering dark secrets beyond their imagination. With complimentary narratives of Jake as a twelve year old and as a neurosurgeon adult, Davidson explores an intricate dynamic between one’s childhood and adulthood not often written in literature.
At once a suspenseful, gothic story of hauntings real and imagined, and also a poignant portrait on how childhood experiences influence the adults we become. The genre-bending novel is more than meets the eye as Davidson gradually unfurls a twist you will not expect. THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is the type of book you will think about for weeks after reading—about its emotional weight, its unforgettable characters, and its complex themes interwoven in the narrative, such as the mutability of memory and the power of familial love.
Both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB is a page-turning, relatable novel for all readers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Craig Davidson has published four previous books of literary fiction: Rust and Bone, which was made into a Golden Globe-nominated feature film, The Fighter, Sarah Court, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize-nominated Cataract City. Davidson is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his articles and journalism have been published in Esquire, GQ, and The Washington Post, among other places. He lives in Toronto, Canada, with his partner and their child. He also publishes bestselling horror fiction under the pseudonym Nick Cutter.
THE SATURDAY NIGHT GHOST CLUB
By Craig Davidson
Penguin Books Original | On Sale: July 9, 2019 | ISBN: 9780143133933 | Price: $16.00
Also available as an ebook
