1 / 2Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt — English hardback, 416 pages
Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is an English-language hardback folk-horror novel set on a Washington State street whose residents face a deadly annual debt. Its premise centres on a century-old pact, with the arrangement disrupted when events do not go to plan.
At a glance
- A folk-horror story about a wealthy, apparently fortunate community facing a human cost each November.
- Set in Lock Haven, Washington State, with the story focused on Bird Street and a pact made more than a century earlier.
- The annual arrangement begins to unravel when this year's events take an unexpected turn.
Reference price: $34.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The central pact and November deadline give the horror a clear, distinctive premise.
- The book is listed as an English hardback with 416 pages.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format and publisher | Bantam (Hardback) |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 10 February 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0857508199 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0857508195 |
| Weight listed | 500 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 3 x 23.4 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for folk horror built around a small-town community and a Faustian pact.
- Fans of stories about family tension, misfortune and the darker costs of prosperity.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking light or non-horror fiction, as the listed premise involves a recurring human death and horror themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the premise as interesting and the book as engaging, twist-filled and genuinely horrific, with some readers finding it hard to put down. That response aligns with the listing's focus on a recurring deadly pact and dark human themes. The aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a notable middle-rating share, so reactions are not uniformly enthusiastic.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the premise, story and horror elements.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback includes mixed recommendation sentiment, without enough detail to identify a specific point of disagreement.
Frequently asked questions
What is Darker Days about?
The story follows residents of Bird Street in Lock Haven, Washington State. Their good fortune comes at the cost of one human life every November, until the annual arrangement goes wrong.
What edition and length are listed?
The listing gives a Bantam hardback in English with a print length of 416 pages.
Who is the author?
The title identifies Thomas Olde Heuvelt as the author, known in the listing as the author of HEX.
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