A woman returns to the mysterious lodge in the woods where she once worked, and to the inscrutable creature that bound her there, in this haunting Appalachian gothic horror from singular voice Jen Julian. Perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow and T. Kingfisher.
"A mesmerizing and spell-binding tale, beautifully told, that you will not want to end. You, too, will never want to leave Deerhaven." – Bitter Karella, author of Moonflow
This is the story of Moth, who earned her name working for the Winter Folk.
Every year, the mythical Winter Folk gather at a secret lodge, a place known only as Deerhaven.
Moth was a housekeeper there once. A trusted confidant of Mr. Oslin, the enigmatic master of the house.
But Deerhaven is dangerous. The rules are exacting. The consequences for break them are dire.
Moth has not been allowed back in decades. Still, she feels its call. She will finder her way back. She needs to see him again. No matter the cost.
"The Winter Folk feels like an Appalachian Spirited Away, blending the Blue Ridge with Studio Ghibli, teeming with haints, haunts, and monsters. Jen Julian crafts a tale that feels as if it has been handed down through generations of storytellers, a hauntingly evocative gothic for every campfire." – Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Devil Inside
★ ‘Julian creates an emotionally rich blend of the mythical and the mundane in this dark, multigenerational Appalachian horror novel. The denizens of Deerhaven are delightfully terrible in myriad inventive ways, and the worldbuilding as a whole is beautifully executed. It's an impressive feat.’ – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ ‘An immersive blend of Appalachian gothic, portal fantasy, and dark fairy tale. Like Moth, readers will feel drawn to Deerhaven, whose labyrinthine mysteries aren’t easily solved. Fans of Stephen King's Fairy Tale . . . will find their time in Deerhaven a bargain worth making.’ – Booklist (starred review)
Genre: Horror
"A mesmerizing and spell-binding tale, beautifully told, that you will not want to end. You, too, will never want to leave Deerhaven." – Bitter Karella, author of Moonflow
This is the story of Moth, who earned her name working for the Winter Folk.
Every year, the mythical Winter Folk gather at a secret lodge, a place known only as Deerhaven.
Moth was a housekeeper there once. A trusted confidant of Mr. Oslin, the enigmatic master of the house.
But Deerhaven is dangerous. The rules are exacting. The consequences for break them are dire.
Moth has not been allowed back in decades. Still, she feels its call. She will finder her way back. She needs to see him again. No matter the cost.
"The Winter Folk feels like an Appalachian Spirited Away, blending the Blue Ridge with Studio Ghibli, teeming with haints, haunts, and monsters. Jen Julian crafts a tale that feels as if it has been handed down through generations of storytellers, a hauntingly evocative gothic for every campfire." – Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Devil Inside
★ ‘Julian creates an emotionally rich blend of the mythical and the mundane in this dark, multigenerational Appalachian horror novel. The denizens of Deerhaven are delightfully terrible in myriad inventive ways, and the worldbuilding as a whole is beautifully executed. It's an impressive feat.’ – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ ‘An immersive blend of Appalachian gothic, portal fantasy, and dark fairy tale. Like Moth, readers will feel drawn to Deerhaven, whose labyrinthine mysteries aren’t easily solved. Fans of Stephen King's Fairy Tale . . . will find their time in Deerhaven a bargain worth making.’ – Booklist (starred review)
Genre: Horror
Praise for this book
"The Winter Folk feels like an Appalachian Spirited Away, blending the Blue Ridge with Studio Ghibli, teeming with haints, haunts, and monsters. Jen Julian crafts a tale that feels as if it has been handed down through generations of storytellers, a hauntingly evocative gothic for every campfire." - Clay McLeod Chapman
"To step into Jen Julian's The Winter Folk is to slip out of this world and into a new reality entirely, one at once horrifying and enchanting, which you might never want to leave. With rhythmic and engaging sentences and arresting imagery, Julian's story weds fear with belonging, family with foe; the mysteries of the woods and the wild create a backdrop for a story so hauntingly personal and human, it can only be told with a touch of magic." - Rachel Cochran
"The Winter Folk is a dark fairy tale that perfectly captures the magic and awe of your first childhood journey to Narnia or Oz or Fantasia, and the terror and heart-break of returning when you finally understand the adult stakes. A mesmerizing and spell-binding tale, beautifully told, that you will not want to end. You, too, will never want to leave Deerhaven." - Bitter Karella
"The Winter Folk is an engrossing, beautiful dark portal fantasy. If you love modern-day tales of the fae and mythic that offer wonders and shivers in equal measure, you should enjoy this book as much as I did." - Lucy A Snyder
"To step into Jen Julian's The Winter Folk is to slip out of this world and into a new reality entirely, one at once horrifying and enchanting, which you might never want to leave. With rhythmic and engaging sentences and arresting imagery, Julian's story weds fear with belonging, family with foe; the mysteries of the woods and the wild create a backdrop for a story so hauntingly personal and human, it can only be told with a touch of magic." - Rachel Cochran
"The Winter Folk is a dark fairy tale that perfectly captures the magic and awe of your first childhood journey to Narnia or Oz or Fantasia, and the terror and heart-break of returning when you finally understand the adult stakes. A mesmerizing and spell-binding tale, beautifully told, that you will not want to end. You, too, will never want to leave Deerhaven." - Bitter Karella
"The Winter Folk is an engrossing, beautiful dark portal fantasy. If you love modern-day tales of the fae and mythic that offer wonders and shivers in equal measure, you should enjoy this book as much as I did." - Lucy A Snyder
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