She Who Hunts: The Tale of T’lejhánka
“Beautifully told, thematically rich, and quietly devastating.”
—Neena H. Brar, for The Prairies Book Review
In British Columbia’s Pacific Northwest, a First Nations settlement falls prey to a loathsome horror—a giant spider ravenous for human flesh.
Only the children escape, guided to safety by the creatures of the forest. But now, the spider has returned, and they must complete a ritual to imprison it in plant form and secure their future.
As the chilling prequel to Spider Seeds, She Who Hunts: The Tale of T’lejhánka will weave a web around your imagination and never let go!
Featuring illustrations by Andrea Acosta at Artem • Ki • Dharma
Spider Seeds
Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Fiction
“David Tocher’s Spider Seeds is a genre-bending literary tale that blends horror, folklore, and psychological drama into a haunting and poignant coming-of-age story.” —Literary Titan
“The horror is fresh, unsettling, and deeply personal.”
—Neena H. Brar, for The Prairies Book Review
ARE YOU AFRAID OF SPIDERS? WELL, GOOD. YOU SHOULD BE…
When Madison Perth adds what seems like the perfect houseplant to her new home, she never suspects the deadly secret that lies within its foliage: a vicious spider, hungry for human prey. Now, trapped in her beachfront condo, Madison must fight for survival as the relentless terror closes in.
Spider Seeds delivers heart-pounding suspense and claustrophobic tension that will leave you breathless. If you loved A Quiet Place or Love and Monsters, this gripping, award-winning thriller will keep you turning pages.
Letters from a Dead World: A Collection of Short Stories
“LETTERS FROM A DEAD WORLD is one of those rare collections that will put your emotions through the gamut. Tocher’s ability to write an amazing story is overshadowed only by his ability to create compelling characters designed to ruin you.” —Caitlin Marceau, award-winning author of This Is Where We Talk Things Out
Delve into David Tocher’s spine-chilling collection, where the boundary between life and death blurs. Experience tales of a telepathic teen, a grieving man’s haunting visions, and the consequences of deceit for a fraudulent psychic. Infused with a Canadian touch, these six stories will confront and unsettle your deepest fears.
INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION BY GOTHIC HORROR ICON NANCY KILPATRICK (AUTHOR OF THRONES OF BLOOD SERIES)
Canadian Dreadful
“CANADIAN DREADFUL showcases some of Canada’s best voices in horror fiction. This anthology is a harrowing tour of the northern landscape that will leave you both dazzled and terrified.”
—David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author of Murder as a Fine Art
In the pages of this anthology, you will not find the Canada you are accustomed to, nor a Canada that the world has grown to know and love. Between the covers, you will discover a dark landscape that will challenge your perspective. From sea to shining sea, stories of a darker Canada will arise, and within them all a kernel of truth. Stories of sacrifice, cannibalism, ghosts, and mystical forests, the authors will plunge you into the country that is Canadian Dreadful.
FEATURES THE SHORT STORY SNOW ANGEL BY GOTHIC HORROR ICON NANCY KILPATRICK (AUTHOR OF THRONES OF BLOOD SERIES)
Shadow in the Gully
Shadow in the Gully tells the story of Corey Teague, a bullied teen in a quiet small town, who discovers an unlikely ally in a cat with supernatural powers.
The story is featured in the anthology About That Snowy Evening…: Stories Inspired by Classic Poems, from Emily Dickinson to Walt Whitman & More, edited by Stephen Spignesi, Andy Rausch, and Keith Lansdale. This unique collection brings together original fiction inspired by beloved poets, and includes contributions from acclaimed voices in film and literature, including Robin Furth (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower Concordance), Bev Vincent (The Stephen King Ultimate Companion), George Beahm (The Stephen King Companion: Four Decades of Fear from the Master of Horror), T.L. Lankford (Bosch series writer), and many others!
He is the Doorway: Stephen King’s Fiction as a Gateway to Classic Literature
He Is the Doorway: Stephen King’s Fiction as a Gateway to Classic Literature is Tocher’s essay exploring how King’s novels draw from timeless classics. Misery is compared to Book V of Homer’s Odyssey, while The Shining is examined alongside Hamlet. Tocher is also a producer of Julia Marchese’s 2023 adaptation of I Know What You Need, an award-winning Dollar Baby film based on Stephen King’s short story from Night Shift.
Tocher’s essay appears in Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Sequel, Anthony Northrup’s follow-up spotlighting Stephen King’s “Dollar Baby Deal” and the filmmakers, authors, actors, producers, and backers who bring these projects to life. The book features essays from acclaimed Stephen King alumni such as Mick Garris (The Stand, Critters 2), Tommy McLoughlin (Sometimes They Come Back), and Richard Chizmar (King’s co-author and founder of Cemetery Dance Publications), among many others, with an introduction by Stephen Spignesi. Published by BearManor Media.
I’m Gonna Scare the Hell Out of you…and That’s a Promise!
I’m Gonna Scare the Hell Out of You… and That’s a Promise! is Tocher’s personal essay, a nostalgic reflection on growing up in the 1980s and discovering Stephen King’s world for the first time. With heartfelt enthusiasm, he recalls his fascination with Maximum Overdrive and how the chilling tales in Night Shift kept him sleeping with the light on at twelve years old.
Tocher’s essay appears in Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book, Anthony Northrup’s deep dive into Stephen King’s “Dollar Baby Deal” and the filmmakers, authors, actors, producers, and backers who have brought these adaptations to life. The collection features contributions from Stephen King alumni such as Mick Garris (The Stand, Critters 2), Tommy McLoughlin (Sometimes They Come Back), Robin Furth (Stephen King’s Dark Tower Concordance), Bev Vincent (The Road to the Dark Tower), and Richard Chizmar (King’s co-author and founder of Cemetery Dance Publications). Introduction by Stephen Spignesi. Published by BearManor Media.