Not much out there gets my attention about a book more than a good word about it from Stephen King. On the subject of the upcoming book A Dark Matter by Peter Straub, he had this to say:

“Peter Straub’s new novel is a terrifying story of innocents-high school students in the turbulent sixties-who stumble into horrors far beyond their understanding. A Dark Matter is populated with vivid, sympathetic characters, and driven by terrors both human and supernatural. It’s the kind of book that’s impossible to put down once it has been picked up. It kept me reading far into the night. Straub builds otherworldly terror without ever losing touch with his attractive cast of youngsters, who age beautifully. Put this one high on your list.”

If you’re still not convinced that this is worth checking out, why not take a look at the new book trailer:

For those of you looking to score a copy, you’re in luck. Drop by the official Peter Straub Facebook page and post about the scariest thing in your town. The best story will win one lucky person a signed first edition copy of the novel. (Though all I’d have to do is post about living in LA and I’ve got you all beat.)

Good luck!