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Clown in a Cornfield

Clown in a Cornfield

MysteryHorror
Pages
352
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Quinn and her father move to the boring, rural town of Kettle Springs for a fresh start. However, their new home is anything but peaceful as a sinister clown uprising terrorizes the community. Quinn must fight for her life and uncover the dark secrets of the town before she becomes the clowns' next victim.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous
Survival

Genres

Mystery Horror Thriller Young Adult

About the author

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Adam Cesare

Adam Cesare is an American horror author who studied English and film at Boston University and now lives in Philadelphia after working as a teacher. His young adult debut, Clown in a Cornfield, follows a teenager caught in a slasher rampage led by a killer clown mascot; it won the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Best Young Adult Novel and became a 2025 film, spawning a continuing book series. He also hosts Project: Black T-Shirt, a horror-film review show, and has written the graphic novel Dead Mall...

Characters

Quinn MaybrookSupporting
Cole HillSupporting
Tucker LeeSupporting
Janet MurraySupporting
Ronnie QueenSupporting
All characters in Clown in a Cornfield

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Clown in a Cornfield part of a series?

    This book is the first installment in the Clown in a Cornfield series, which continues the story of Quinn and the unsettling events in Kettle Springs.

  • Does Clown in a Cornfield have a film adaptation?

    A film adaptation of Clown in a Cornfield is in development, with specific details about its release and production emerging.

  • How does Clown in a Cornfield compare to Adam Cesare's other work?

    Clown in a Cornfield showcases Cesare's signature blend of slasher horror and social commentary, similar to his other novels, but with a distinct focus on generational conflict and rural terror.