Challenge Corner discussion

It's the 1980s and Sam Gregory, a substance-abusing war veteran turned insurance investigator, arrives at the galactically elite Danforth Putnam boarding school off the coast of New England to find a stolen manuscript of incalculable value. He soon senses that something far stranger than missing books is afoot--and when students begin vanishing from campus, he realizes how serious it is.

At the same time, a reporter is keeping an eye on Sam. Harriet, a physically fragile but spiritually indomitable writer for the school paper, is trying to figure out precisely what he's up to.

As events at the school become increasingly terrifying, Sam and Harriet both venture into increasingly dark territory to crack the mystery. In the end, they uncover a truth more horrible than they could have imagined.

IF I get super lucky and get this book before the 3 week wait it says I have, I'll join you ladies.

yay!! I hope you get it soon! I'll be reading this one some time over the next week since I'll need it for our challenge

I got it so I can read it anytime.

I'm finally starting!

10 chapters / 26%

I'm a bit confused so far

Harriet(view spoiler)[ I really like her. she's super fiesty! but that was crap, throwing that firework in there - that could have really hurt them or started a fire. I can't believe the school isn't more up in arms (hide spoiler)]

Sam(view spoiler)[ okay so he's there for a book. I wonder why it's been stolen - like what someone wants it for (hide spoiler)]

Dale(view spoiler)[ a bit over the top - he's cutting kids completely open? Uhhhh. . .that got gross quick (hide spoiler)]

Through Chapter 18 / 50%

uhhhh

Why is (view spoiler)[ everyone so violent and murdery here?
and how has no one noticed that Paul bulked up too quickly?! I mean, that's steroid use 101 - and coaches look for that

this whole story is a bit odd and silly so far. why is everyone so violent? (hide spoiler)]

through Chapter 26 / 76%

so (view spoiler)[ everyone is dying! lol there is so much murder

so seems like the librarian is in on it - is she the original person chanting in the field?

and I assume. . . is Dale the demon now or is it one he raised. we haven't seen Dale is some time.

I can't believe no one is really finding the bodies yet. there is a pretty big list! (hide spoiler)]

and (view spoiler)[ Sam seems to be taking this is stride too

I hope Harriet is okay. she is pushing pretty hard and I hope she doesn't tell the wrong adult (hide spoiler)]

okay, I'm done

and for the last 25%, I finally got the vibe of the book.
Imagine Scream or Scream Queens or some equally silly but gory horror movie. THAT's the vibe of this one!

(view spoiler)[ I ended up loving it. I couldn't believe it was actually HIM.
what a great twist

and I thought a staff memeber or 2 were involved but pretty much all of them??

so sad the boat guy died too (hide spoiler)]