Hawkins Horrors (Stranger Things): A Collection of Terrifying Tales

by Matthew J. Gilbert

A collection of terrifying tales from the thrilling world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things !

Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers’ Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this creepy collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages 8 to 12.
 
Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things . Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.

208 pages, Paperback

Published July 9, 2024

About the author

Recently named a New York Times Bestselling Author, Matthew J. Gilbert has written several licensed books for some of the world’s biggest franchises, including Stranger Things, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Some of his most notable titles are: the best-selling Little Golden Book, “I Am Jack Skellington,” “Hawkins Horrors: A Collection of Terrifying Tales,” and the official junior novelizations for Netflix's Stranger Things. He is also the co-author of the popular “Classroom 13” chapter book series. In addition to his author life, he’s a former Nickelodeon staff writer, an amateur screenwriter, and a poet when the mood strikes him. He currently lives in far-too-sunny California with his wife, and his loyal cat sidekick, Pepe.

You can follow him on Instagram at @mattgilbertwrites and find him on YouTube as well.

Reviews

[Lilu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read :D

[Thea · Rating 5 out of 5]

very very very good 😊👍

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave all the feels of being back in Hawkins with the gang! Loved every second of reading this🖤

[Derek Neveu · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a quick, but fun little collection of haunted campsite stories told by our favorite cast of Stranger Things misfits. The R.L. Stine writing style coupled with the creative, yet oddly familiar( I’m pretty sure “Lovers Lake” is just a knockoff from “The Raft” from Creepshow 2) collection of fireside creepy yarns made this an enjoyable page turner. On top of the simple enjoyment of the stories themselves, I feel the author Gilbert did a commendable job of capturing the spirit, witty banter, and overall vibe of the Hawkins crew as well.

[Ashley Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really had a great time reading this book, especially as someone who grew up reading scary stories to tell in the dark and goosebumps. This felt very nostalgic. I will say for a book aimed at middle graders, some of the stories in this collection were quite disturbing and scary. I think I'm gonna land on 4 stars for this one.

[Zach Nair · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5/5

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked the second half didn’t like the first half

[Danielle Lade · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a huge fan of point horror & goosebumps as a teen, this took me right back. I know it’s YA, and I’m nearly 41, but I absolutely loved reading it.