The I Scream Truck

by I.M. Eerie

Asking too many questions about the new ice cream truck puts a boy on thin ice in this entry in the bone-chilling middle grade horror series An Eerie Tale, perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike.

John’s sister has always warned him that curiosity killed the cat. But he can’t help it—nosiness is in his nature. So when Mr. Dandy’s neighborhood ice cream truck is suddenly replaced by Mr. Twisty’s horror-themed truck, John has questions. Did Mr. Dandy really retire to Florida? Why does Mr. Twisty seem as sinister as his truck? Something about him makes John’s blood run cold.

Putting his curiosity to work, John discovers Mr. Twisty is making mysterious nighttime deliveries to his neighbors. Who needs ice cream at two o’clock in the morning? Clearly something strange is happening, and John is determined to figure out what. But sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong might have serious consequences…

160 pages, Paperback

Expected publication August 25, 2026

About the author

I. M. Eerie lives alone in an old Victorian house on top of a hill. His hobbies include playing the organ, taxidermy, and scaring children through his writing. If you hear screams coming from inside his house, do not be alarmed—those are just the sounds of a scary movie.

Reviews

[Singe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I scream
You scream
We are all screaming!!!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc

This is a spine chilling tale perfect for the summer.
John learns quickly why curiosity killed the cat….or should I say bat.
This is a quick read, good pacing. Felt like the ice cream episode from the Haunting Hour. Also gave major Cirque Du Freak vibes.

Overall it was a fun quick read

Now I’m craving some ice cream 🍨