Horror and thriller fiction from Sudbury, Ontario.
Sean Costello has been writing horror and thriller fiction from the edge of the Canadian Shield for thirty years. Read on for the books, the trailers, and the news.
A Broken Man
A brutal home invasion shatters the life of trapper and outdoorsman Cam Rooker. By the time Detective Mike Gore reaches the remote property, the scene is already a nightmare—bloodshed, unanswered questions, and a best friend barely clinging to life. As Mike follows the evidence through official channels, Cam retreats into the Northern Ontario wilderness, driven by grief, rage, and the growing certainty the law will never be enough. Now, two lifelong friends are moving toward the same violent men by very different paths . . . and every step forward carries them farther from the lives they once knew. There is no coming back.
Read more →Miscreations
Five stories. No mercy. No escape. Sean Costello's Miscreations delivers the raw, unfiltered horror of a writer whose prose grabs readers by the throat and won't let go. These are not vague chills or slow burns. These are five stories that go exactly where you hope they won't, and they don't apologize for it. Rooted in the spirit of Creepshow and shaped by Costello's early years writing visceral, no-holds-barred horror, Miscreations moves from playful metafiction to historical trauma to karmic retribution, each story grounded in character, consequence, and a genuine love of the genre. Fans of Stephen King's short fiction will recognize the DNA: real people in impossible situations, prose that doesn't flinch, and endings that land like a door slamming shut. Pick up Miscreations and start reading it tonight. Just don't do it alone.
Read more →“Costello keeps the action moving and the suspense ratcheted up tight.”
“The best horror novel I’ve read since Stephen King’s own Pet Sematary. Costello knows how to tantalize his readers, priming them for the horrors to come.”
“Spine chilling…impeccable research and pacing…a riveting psychological thriller.”
“A wonderful blend of horror, psychology and the power of suggestion that leaves you guessing right up to the very end!”
“Sean Costello is one of the horror genre’s brightest new stars, and Captain Quad will only enhance his position.”
“Unequivocally, Terminal House is the best of 2016, actually the best for a long while. How someone who is not that old could capture the feelings, desires, memories and fears of an older person is astounding. No one will be able to put this book down once they start reading.”
“Loved it! One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I didn’t want to put it down!”
“Incredible read! One of the best books I’ve read in quite a while. The sicko bad guy is worse than you can even imagine. This one will definitely give you nightmares.”
“A tight, fast-paced thriller with sharply written, believable characters and some truly memorable scenes. Sean Costello never fails to deliver an excellent story.”
“I wouldn’t read this if you are scheduled for surgery anytime soon. Loved it!!”