The White Guy Dies First

By Terry J. Benton-Walker, Various, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, H.E. Edgmon, Lamar Giles, Chloe Gong, Alexis Henderson, Tiffany D Jackson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Mark Oshiro

Thirteen tales of terror where the unexpected victim meets their fate first.

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306 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into thirteen chilling tales where the usual horror rules are flipped. From killer clowns to haunted houses, each story promises a twist: the white guy dies first. Meet a museum curator battling inaccuracies, a girl with a diary of 'happy' thoughts, and a house longing for eternal friends. With ancient terrors and modern villains lurking, will you dare to explore these dark narratives? Each story, penned by a diverse group of authors, challenges the norm and keeps you guessing. Enter if you dare, but remember, survival isn't guaranteed.

From the publisher

AN INDIE NEXT PICK!13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED… THE FIRST KILL. The White Guy Dies First includes thirteen scary stories by all-star contributors and this time, the white guy dies first. Killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who got bored. Friendly cannibals, impossible slashers, and the dead who don’t stay dead…. A museum curator who despises “diasporic inaccuracies.” A sweet girl and her diary of happy thoughts. An old house that just wants friends forever…. These stories are filled with ancient terrors and modern villains, but go ahead, go into the basement, step onto the old plantation, and open the magician’s mystery box because this time, the white guy dies first. Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker, including stories from bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming contributors: Adiba Jaigirdar, Alexis Henderson, Chloe Gong, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, H. E. Edgmon, Kalynn Bayron, Karen Strong, Kendare Blake, Lamar Giles, Mark Oshiro, Naseem Jamnia, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Terry J. Benton-Walker. A collection you’ll be dying to talk about… if you survive it.

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