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Willowâs worst nightmare was being canceled. But the shadows in the woods of Camp Castaway might destroy more than her reputation.
After sitcom star Willow tweets herself into infamy and stumbles blind-drunk into a swimming pool, her agent ships her off to Camp Castaway. Nestled deep in upstate New York, Castaway is a summer camp for adults who are desperate to leave their mistakes behind. No real names, no phones . . . no way to call for help.
Willowâs fellow campers seem okay. Her own favorite actress is even here, making a sâmore. And did that jaded writer, Dani, just wink at her? But the peaceful vibe is shattered when one of the campers vanishes and Willow finds a mutilated doll in her room with a threatening message rolled up inside its mouth. Terror grips the group, campers begin to lose their headsâliterallyâand disturbing past deeds come to light.
Is Willow about to get cancelled all over again, this time for good?
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593864968
- File size: 269418 KB
- Duration: 09:21:16
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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May 27, 2024
Winning (Burn the Negative) takes cancel culture to terrifying extremes in this gruesome yet surprisingly upbeat horror novel. Sitcom star Willow is caught in âtweetageddonâ after her well-meaning post is misinterpreted and sheâs accused of being a right-wing, anti-gay crackpot. After losing her job, her fiancĂŠ, and all of her friends, she heads to Camp Castaway, an adult sleepaway camp that bans phones and promises to unplug visitors from the internet. The âCamp Mom,â Bebe, created the haven out of a sincere desire to help others, but the place hides a dark secret. On the first night, campers hear a classic fireside ghost story about Knock-Knock Nancy, a headless spirit who cuts off the heads of others in hopes of replacing her own. As campers begin to disappear and eerie knocking sounds are heard throughout the campsite, Willow and the others start to wonder whether the story might be true. Their retreat from the world soon becomes horrific, but, in banding together, this group of wounded souls learn to embrace their true selves. Between the frequent jump scares and blood spillage, Winningâs story is packed with an awful lot of heart. Readers will be on the edges of their seats. Agent: Kristina Perez, Perez Literary. -
September 13, 2024
Winning's (Burn the Negative) latest is a gory summer camp slasher featuring canceled adults as the prey. With a plum acting gig as the star of a Netflix show and a handsome fiancďż˝, Willow thought she had it all. However, all it took to destroy that life was one misguided Tweet. A canceled Willow finds refuge at Camp Castaway, along with other people looking to unplug from their phones and hide from social media. However, no phones means no help arrives when an ax-wielding killer begins stalking campers. As secrets are revealed and campers start to literally lose their heads, Willow fights to keep hers. Anyone familiar with the Friday the 13th franchise will recognize the typical tropes found here, which include graphic violence, red herrings, and a seemingly supernatural masked killer. However, Winning and his pop culture expertise offer a modern update by integrating a timely meditation on the pros and cons of cancel culture. Narrator EJ Lavery's portrayal of final girl Willow adds affecting emotional depth. VERDICT A story for slasher fans who just want a gory good time. Pair with Stephen Graham Jones's I Was a Teenage Slasher for even more bloody fun.--James Gardner
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