Genre: Psychological thriller with supernatural elements

Atmosphere: Suspenseful and chilling, with a strong element of mystery and paranoia.

• A babysitter trying to rebuild her life

• A child who draws dark images

• The gradual revelation of a terrifying mystery

Are you looking for a thriller that will give you chills without resorting to horror clichés? If you enjoy stories that intertwine the supernatural with psychology and suspense.

• Builds suspense masterfully, without unnecessary flashy tricks

• The protagonist is very human and easily relatable

• The illustrations in the book function as additional pieces of the puzzle

"I'm sure your name is Teddy."

The boy smiles shyly.

"I'm Mallory Quinn. He's inside–"

She turns around and runs up the stairs to the second floor and disappears from my sight.

"Teddy?"

I don't know what to do. In front of me is a small hall and a corridor leading to the kitchen. I see a dining room (on the left) and a living room (on the right) and beautiful pine wood parquet floors (everywhere). The fresh and cool smell of central air conditioning hits me – with a hint of green soap, as if someone had just scrubbed the floors well. All the furniture looks modern and brand new to me, as if they had just been taken from a Crate and Barrel showroom. I ring the doorbell, but it makes no sound. I ring it three more times – nothing.

"Is anyone here?"

Jason Rekulak was born in New Jersey and worked for years at the publishing house Quirk Books, until he decided to devote himself to writing. His first book, The Impossible Fortress, was translated into 12 languages and was nominated for the Edgar Award. Hidden Pictures is his second novel, while the next one, The Last One at the Wedding, is expected in Greek from Metaichmio publications. He lives in Philadelphia with his family.