Born in Ciechanow, Poland, Ania Ahlborn is also the author of the horror thrillers Seed, The Neighbors, The Shuddering, and The Bird Eater. When she isn't writing, she enjoys exploring the darkest depths of the human (and sometimes inhuman) condition.
[A] visceral, nihilistic thriller....Ahlborn's impressive writing and expert exploration of the psychological effects of systemic abuse elevate what could have been the literary equivalent of a slasher flick, and the twist in the final act is jaw-dropping. This relentlessly grim tale is definitely not for the squeamish, but it's nearly impossible to put down. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *