Memorials A Novel
Memorials A Novel by Richard Chizmar, published by Simon and Schuster on August 26, 2025, is a chilling exploration of supernatural terror set against the backdrop of Appalachia. This 496-page novel follows three college students on a weeklong road trip to film a documentary about roadside memorials for their American Studies class. What begins as an enjoyable adventure soon takes a dark turn as they delve deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, where unsettling symbols on the memorials hint at a sinister secret.
As the students navigate their journey, they encounter increasing paranoia and a sense of being followed, leading them to question the nature of the roadside deaths they are documenting. The atmosphere shifts from camaraderie around campfires to a growing unease as they confront the locals, who seem less than welcoming. This narrative intertwines elements of horror and small-town dynamics, immersing readers in a story that examines the intersection of folklore and fear in a rural American setting.
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The New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller about a group of college students encountering supernatural terror while on a road trip through Appalachia—an unforgettable, chilling novel that is “scary and hard to put down. You might be advised not to read it at night” (Stephen King).
1983: Three students from a small college embark on a weeklong road trip to film a documentary on roadside memorials for their American Studies class. The project starts out as a fun adventure, with long stretches of empty road and nightly campfires where they begin to open up with one another.
But as they venture deeper into the Appalachian backwoods, the atmosphere begins to darken. They notice more and more of the memorials feature a strange, unsettling symbol hinting at a sinister secret. Paranoia sets in when it appears they are being followed. Their vehicle is tampered with overnight, and some of the locals appear to be anything but welcoming. Before long, the students can’t help but wonder if these roadside deaths were really random accidents…or is something terrifying at work here?
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