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Book Launch Party: Welcome to the Dark House!

The Spirit of '76 is hosting a book launch party on Wednesday, July 23rd! Join us for a signing party with author Laurie Faria Stolarz- we'll have snacks, tons of fun, and Laurie will sign copies of her new book, "Welcome to the Dark House"- make sure you don't miss out! 

About the Book:
For Ivy Jensen, it's the eyes of a killer that haunt her nights. For Parker Bradley, it's bloodthirsty sea serpents that slither in his dreams.

And for seven essay contestants, it's their worst nightmares that win them an exclusive, behind the scenes look at director Justin Blake's latest, confidential project. Ivy doesn't even like scary movies, but she's ready to face her real-world fears. Parker's sympathetic words and perfect smile help keep her spirits up. . . at least for now.

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Not everyone is so charming, though. Horror film fanatic Garth Vader wants to stir up trouble. It's bad enough he has to stay in the middle of nowhere with this group the girl who locks herself in her room; the know it all roommate; "Mister Sensitive"; and the one who's too cheery for her own good. Someone has to make things interesting.

Except, things are already a little weird. The hostess is a serial-killer look alike, the dream-stealing Nightmare Elf is lurking about, and the seventh member of the group is missing.

About the Author:
Laurie Faria Stolarz grew up in Salem, MA, attended Merrimack College, and received an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College in Boston. MORE INFO

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