When the Wolf Comes Home
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy is a horror thriller published by Tor Publishing Group on April 22, 2025. This 304-page novel presents a gripping narrative centered around Jess, a struggling actress who encounters a five-year-old runaway. After a violent confrontation with the boy’s father, Jess and the child find themselves on the run, facing escalating dangers that blur the line between reality and the supernatural.
Readers will discover a story that delves into the darkest fears manifesting into reality, as Jess grapples with the terrifying implications of the boy’s unique ability. The tension builds as they evade the increasingly desperate father, leading to a chilling climax. This edition, written in English, explores themes of fear and survival within the horror genre, making it a notable addition for fans of supernatural thrillers.
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Nat Cassidy, author of the acclaimed horror Mary, returns with When the Wolf Comes Home, an unabashed, adrenaline-fueled pop horror thriller where the darkest fears can become reality.
A USA Today bestseller!
ABA Indie Bookseller bestseller!
“Get your claws into this one, horror fiends. It’s terrific. . . . Sink your teeth into a classic.”—Stephen King
“A crazy-good, balls-to-the-wall horror novel . . . it’s full throttle from the first pages.” —Joe Hill
“This is the kind of great, big, epic horror novel we got back in the ’80s that came out swinging for the fences and left everything on the field. Welcome back, you shaggy, bloody monster of a book!” —Grady Hendrix
Best Books of 2025—Vulture
The 25 Best and Most Anticipated Horror Books of 2025—Men’s Health
Most Anticipated Horror of 2025—Paste Magazine, LitHub
One night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy’s father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives.
As they attempt to evade the boy’s increasingly desperate father, Jess slowly comes to a horrifying understanding of the butchery that follows them—the boy can turn his every fear into reality.
And when the wolf finally comes home, no one will be spared.
Other Books by Nat Cassidy
Mary, an Awakening of Terror
Nestlings
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