Haunted is a novel built from linked stories, framed by a group of writers who lock themselves away on a retreat and slowly turn on one another. Each character’s backstory arrives as a standalone tale, many of them infamous for their body horror and shock value, while the frame narrative tracks the group’s escalating attempts to secure a future audience. Palahniuk uses the structure to poke at spectacle, authorship, and the market for outrage.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it is one of Palahniuk’s most polarizing books and a touchstone for readers interested in the outer edges of contemporary horror and satire. Haunted is a pick for readers who want something extreme, knowing, and formally playful.

DETAILS
• Author: Chuck Palahniuk
• Publisher: Vintage
• Publication Date: April 11, 2006
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781400032822
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