It Lurks in the Night

From the author ofIt Waits in the Forestcomes Sarah Dasss next stand-alone supernatural thrillera lush and evocative tale of the rot that grows at the heart of even the most beautiful places. Perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson!

All Maya Woods wants is to reunite her three best friends, Pearl, Erica, and Lystra, for one last epic boat trip to the islands around their Caribbean home before they all graduate from high school. But the girls are forced to make an emergency landing on Annattoan island avoided by locals and tourists alike because of the rumors of monsters and shadows that lurk in its depthsand their yearly tradition descends into darkness as Erica turns up dead and the girls are forced to leave her body behind.

Their tight-knit community is sent into a spiral of grief and suspicion, and Maya and her friends are at a loss to understand what happened: was it simply an accident or is there truth to the rumors about Annatto?

And while the community rejoices when Erica mysteriously returns alive and well a week later, Maya cant seem to let go of her questions. What did they see that night? And whoor whathas Erica returned as? As old arguments and new betrayals rise to the surface, Maya and her friends can feel the shadows closing in on them. Something is lurking in the night, and they must be ready to face it.

Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass delivers a supernatural thriller blends cultural nuance with monsters that go bump in the night, giving long-time Rick Riordan Presents fans the kind of story that will root into their hearts and awaken never their deepest fears.

Sarah Dasswas born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. A graduate of the University of the West Indies and University College London, she works as an Office Administrator by day and writes stories about growing up in he Caribbean by night. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing, or taking walks with her dachshund. The only thing she loves more than a lazy day at home is exploring new countries. Find her online at SarahDass.com and on Instagram @SarahDassWrites and Twitter @SarahDassAuthor.

• Publisher: Disney Hyperion
• Publish Date: January 27, 2026
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9781368100663
• Dimensions: 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.0 inches | 0.8 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Teens & YA Mystery, Thrillers & Crime, Teens & YA Fantasy, Teens & YA Popular Fiction