In "A Season of Sinister Dreams," an enigmatic figure appears in the small town of Elmswood, stirring up buried secrets and dark desires among its residents. As the town's picturesque facade begins to crack, a group of friends finds themselves drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal. Each member grapples with their own hidden fears and ambitions, leading to shocking revelations that challenge their loyalty and understanding of one another. As sinister occurrences escalate, they must confront their deepest nightmares and decide how far they are willing to go to protect those they love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Tracy Banghart grew up in rural Maryland, with a cornfield in her backyard and flying squirrels in her bedroom walls, and spent her summers on a remote island in northern Ontario. All that isolation and pretty scenery led to a reading addiction, writing obsession, and several serious book boyfriends. Always a bit of a nomad, Tracy now travels the world army-wife style with her husband, son and sundry pets. Follow her adventures on Twitter @tracythewriter.