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Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft | Joe Hill
Following their father's gruesome murder in a violent home invasion, the Locke children return to his childhood home of Keyhouse in secluded Lovecraft, Massachusetts. Their mother, Nina, is too trapped in her grief--and a wine bottle--to notice that all in Keyhouse is not what it seems: too many locked doors, too many unanswered questions. Older kids Tyler and Kinsey aren't much better. But not youngest son Bode, who quickly finds a new friend living in an empty well and a new toy, a key, that offers hours of spirited entertainment. But again, all at Keyhouse is not what it seems, and not all doors are meant to be opened. Soon, horrors old and new, real and imagined, will come ravening after the Lockes and the secrets their family holds. Named a "modern masterpiece" by The A.V. Club, Locke & Key tells a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box) has created a gripping story of dark fantasy and wonder--with astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez--that, like the doors of Keyhouse, will transform all who open it. The epic begins here: Welcome to Lovecraft. Locke & Key, Vol. 1 features an introduction by Robert Crais.
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booklover3258
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Pickpick

My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/aGyQD8sZMtI

Enjoy!

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LiseWorks
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August 15 #ArtfulAugust Key I have not read the books (Comic Book or graphic novels are not my thing) but I have watched the Netflix Series. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Cool cover 🖤 2y
Eggs Awesome 🖤👏🏻🖤 2y
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Michelle_reads
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It‘s Locke & Key day! I feel like I‘ve been watching a new tv show every day 😂 Sandman, PLL Original Sin, and now this one. I guess that‘s the upside of sleeping so little, being able to watch whatever I want. Somehow it‘s easier to turn off than to close a book too, especially the creepy scary ones 😂 Locke & Key isn‘t that scary yet, but it‘s also not 2 am yet. So who knows what‘ll happen 😬
🍁
QOTD: do you like scary books and/or movies?

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yoavshai
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#BookCoverChallenge
Day 202.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

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Awk_Word_Smith
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That was a banger of a beginning. This was my first foray into a paranormal graphic novel. Joe Hill certainly did not disappoint. Gabriel Rodriguez‘s artwork was brilliant. When I say this is a graphic novel, I mean it *is* graphic. This is definitely an adult read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

phantomx I love this series! The went through this series in a week and felt so many emotions when I read the last page. I'm still reading through some of the short story collections. I have yet to get my hands on one of the keys... 3y
Awk_Word_Smith @phantomx I saw there‘s a L&K/Sandman crossover that intrigued me. 3y
phantomx Oh wow! I didn't about the crossover for L&K /Sandman, I will definitely check it out 3y
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TheNeverendingTBR
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Tagged by @Ast_Arslan for my favourite graphic novel, mines is Locke & Key; the artwork and storyline are absolutely brilliant! 👌

If you read graphic novels, feel free to play along.
I'd like to see what your favourite is because I'm always looking for new ones to read in between books. 💫

#ComicComfort
@Mavey

MrT Have you seen the series on Netflix? Not a bad adaptation. 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @MrT I heard mixed reviews, so I stayed clear of it. 😏 4y
MrT Check this one? 4y
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Twainy The audiobook is pretty good! I have that $125 set on my Amazon Book wishlist 😁 4y
wisherwishinguponastar I love Joe Hill and Locke and Key is such a great series! I was waiting for Sandman to arrive at my library and I read this while I was waiting. 4y
mavey The story is so great! Maybe the book is better than the adaptation(as is mostly the case) but the Netflix show seemed quite good. Could you please tag it under ComicComfort so that more Littens could access it?Thanks a lot for sharing!💕 4y
Emmybird01 I loved this one! 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @MrT Thanks Phil, this sounds awesome! 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @Twainy The slipcase set? It's very nice, I just bought them individually; it is pretty pricey! 😖 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @booksellerofyourdiscontent I've still to read Sandman! 😝 how was it? 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @Mavey Never knew you created this tag, apologises! 👌 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @Emmybird01 So good! 🙋‍♂️ 4y
mavey @TheNeverendingTBR Oh not at all! Thanks a lot for joining in!🤗 4y
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Johanna414
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Mehso-so

I finished this on my lunch break and it was a lot darker than the first few episodes of the show that I watched. Its not really what I was in the mood for, but I might revisit the series when dark and violent is called for...

Daisey I have to be in the right mood for this series as well. It‘s definitely not an anytime read for me. 4y
Johanna414 @Daisey I think if I hadnt been reading it on my lunch break at work, I would have liked it a lot more! 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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And... one hour later...done.
This graphic novel had a pretty interesting story I‘d like to get into more. I‘ll have to check out the rest,
Another #BookSpinBingo square and another #scarathlon2020 #TeamHarkness read finished today.
16pts

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Next book up for #scarathlon2020 #TeamHarkness and #BookSpinBingo
Where has October gone?!?!
1pt

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Good luck!! 4y
LeahBergen Love your mug! 4y
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Kimberlone
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Mehso-so

I watched the Netflix series before and thought I might like the graphic novel too. Felt pretty meh about the first volume of the original comic series, though, and there are so many additional volumes that I doubt I will try to continue for resolution of the series. At least the haunted house story fits with the #TeamHarkness theme.

+16 points
404 points total

#Scarathlon2020 @StayCurious

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dainarmb
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I completed #BookishBingo by reading a mystery novel that follows a lot of different characters (to the point where I lost track of a few a few times 😅) so I count it as a multiple POV book!

Also completed Locke & Key, Volume 1 because I saw the trailer for the TV show and was completely freaked tf out, so I needed to read the book to see if I could stand watching it... maybe if I finish the books I'll be able to watch the show 🙈

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FantasyChick
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Now, I'm not usually a big graphic novel reader but THIS series.....well, it's pretty freaking awesome

#Top20Series #20Series20Days
@Andrew65

Soubhiville Yes, great choice! 4y
BehindthePages I've wanted to read this ever since I watched it on Netflix! 4y
Andrew65 Good choice. 4y
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Andrea4 Of course it is!!! Lol 4y
FantasyChick @Andrea4 You know how much I love my dark and twisty 😂😂 4y
Andrea4 @FantasyChick yep! Just like me! This series rocked! 4y
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MommyOfTwo
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Was deciding between this show or another to start on Netflix. I went with the other and then found out this was a graphic novel series. It was meant to be that I read them first. I am also currently reading NOS4A2 by Joe Hill so I can start that show too.

TheNeverendingTBR NOS4R2 and Locke & Key are so damn good! 💫 4y
Darklunarose I‘m half way through Locke and key on Netflix. My daughter loves it as well. 4y
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VioletBramble
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I read these two graphic novels, plus FCBD: Our Favorite Thing is My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris on my Kindle for #comicthon Loved Locke & Key and the Ferris. I remain so-so on the Umbrella Academy books but I love the show.

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phantomx
Pickpick

A great short story during the Golden Age at Keyhouse. Two boys spend time together exploring and having a fun summer day, and they are accompanied by their dog, whom they have turned into a human using the Animal Key.

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Naz786
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⭐⭐⭐/5

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OrangeMooseReads
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Reopened my Kindle Unlimited account so I could read this series. About to start Vol. 4 ... it‘s so good. Very much a should have read it sooner.

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tularecountylib
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The Locke children have moved into their father's ancestral home - Keyhouse - after he was killed in a home invasion. Just as they being to start over with the help of their mother, the youngest find a key that changes everything. Now a series on Netflix!
-Faythe
Available as an eBook on Libby!
#graphicnovel

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Soubhiville
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The art in this is so good! A great creepy story too.

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BillBlume
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I probably would have enjoyed this more if I hadn‘t already watched the first season on Netflix. This is one case where I think the TV adaptation might have surpassed the source material. A lot of the changes for the TV version feel like they fleshed out these characters so much better. #graphicnovel

CollapsingLibrary I didn‘t realize this was a graphic novel, though the shows been sitting on my Netflix list for a week now. I‘ve enjoyed a lot of the adaption Netflix has done so that makes me extra excited! 5y
Kenyazero Good to know. I‘ll read the comic first, then, because it has been on my list for far longer than the series. The same happened for Umbrella Academy, where the characters hardly fleshed out in the comic compared to the show. 5y
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Soubhiville
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I‘ve been reading Locke & Key Vol 1 today courtesy of @Eyelit and enjoying it so far.

I did a grocery run this morning which wasn‘t as bad as I expected, though I couldn‘t get any fresh veg. Then had a walk with a friend (at a safe distance😁) on a quiet trail.

Igor has decided he likes to perch on the new bed frame and watch birds in the back yard.

Sending lots of love out to you all in Litsyland. 💗💓💗💓

wanderinglynn He looks like he‘s saying, this is my spot. 😂 ❤️🐱 Too cute! 5y
CBee Gosh Soubhi, he is just beautiful 😍😍😍😍 5y
MoonWitch94 Omg I love him 😻 He is purrfect 💗 5y
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tracey38 Definitely looks like the perfect perching spot! 5y
AmyG He looks so regal! I went to the supermarket today, too. Sort of empty, considering. 5y
Eyelit Igor is looking pretty pleased! 😹😻 hope you‘re enjoying the series! 5y
Meaw_catlady Igor is a beauty!! Glad your grocery trip wasn‘t terrible! 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Your kitties always make me miss my Devon Rex. He was a character, inside and out! 5y
Chrissyreadit I love hairless kitties ❤️❤️❤️your kitty is gorgeous! 5y
Hooked_on_books He looks good up there! He can probably survey things nicely from his elevated perch. 5y
Bette He's so good looking. 🐱❤️ 5y
Bookzombie 💕🐱 5y
LauraJ Love seeing Igor! 5y
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Bookwm85forever
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I loved the comic books and the audiobook did not disappoint. Now I need to watch the series!! #booknerd #bookaddict #audiobook #Locke&Key #bookworm

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JacqMac
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I can‘t believe I have put off reading this for so long. It was so good! I‘m trying to savor the rest and not gobble them all up at once.

Karkar So hard to stretch it out! I love them. Good news is they are just as good or even better the second time thru. 5y
GypsyKat Such a great series! 5y
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JacqMac
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Thanks @Eggs and @Trashcanman

1. I try not to, but you know I do.
2. I bought all six! Loving them so far.
3. The internet.
4. If hubby is home, I try not to hit snooze. Which is almost all the time. He hates it. But it still takes me a bit to drag myself out of bed.
5. Tag! Play if you like. I love to read the answers.

#FriYayIntro
@4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads

Eggs You‘re most welcome ❣️ @JacqMac 5y
alisiakae Locke and Key is so good! 5y
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JacqMac
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Bookstore dates are my favourite thing to do on a Sunday. Hubby talked me into buying all six. I really hope they are good, because there‘s no going back now. lol

ElizaMarie I am on 6 and so far they are all good! You will enjoy them I am sure! 5y
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Bookrarian
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I never really *need* a reason to reread these comics, but the Netflix series inspired me to. I think the show is really well done as far as adaptations go and I enjoyed it. But there‘s something about the original that is much more impactful. The art makes the violence more haunting & the storytelling more suspenseful. I love how there are tributes to other comics throughout, and how creative the structure is. I‘m always happy to revisit Keyhouse

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InkedBookworm13
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Very interesting. I want to read more and watch the series to compare.
Kindle unlimited has the first 5 in series available for free

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StellarDoc
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Soubhiville Hope you feel better. Kitty will take care of you! 5y
StellarDoc @Soubhiville They've been taking turns. They're very good caretakers! 5y
BookmarkTavern I too am taking a sick day with my cat! I hope you feel better soon! 5y
StellarDoc @ozma.of.oz Same to you! I'm really hoping this isn't flu. 😪 5y
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Karkar
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Binge watched that new Netflix series. It made me want to go back and reread the series. ❤️📚❤️

alisiakae I wish I could binge watch, but I‘m watching it with hubby and we have such a hard time finding time to sit down and watch things together! I‘m only 2 episodes in. 5y
Karkar @4thhouseontheleft it is nice when my husband wants to watch things, but sometimes I am glad when he does not. 🤔 5y
TK421 This is next on our binge watch list. 5y
ElizaMarie ooo I haven't watched it yet (and only read vol 1) but I am super excited about it. I love the fact that you posted you were able to binge it (makes me feel like it was probably really good). I am trying to figure out if my husband wants to watch it because if he does... then I might not be able to binge it 5y
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speljamr
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ZOMG! How have I not read this until now?????

#comics #horror

Deifio Yes, why haven't you?! 😘 Are you now reading it because they're making a TV series? 5y
speljamr @Deifio The show is already on Netflix. Yes, that's why. I'd prefer to read this before I watch it. Nothing in a movie or on TV is like the original. 5y
Crystalblu Seriously one of my favorite graphic novel series ever! I even have one of the keys tattooed into my book sleeve. And, I watched the first episode of the netflix show last night and I am very happy : ) 5y
Jovy I loved this! There‘s a netflix show?! 😲 I better get on it! 5y
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FantasyChick
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Thanks for the tag @sherryvdh 🥰🥰

1. Shadow and Bone series and Locke & Key are the only ones that pop up right now for me. Super excited for them both!
2. Physical if I'm chilling on the couch, ebook in bed, audio at work.
3. Ummmm locally our museum just unveiled a new historic walking trail exhibit for African Heritage Month. That's kind of cool
4. Consider yourself tagged!!!

#friyayintro @4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads

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dariazeoli
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I had 6 borrows left for January on #hoopla, so I borrowed all six volumes of Locke & Key. I know, I‘m super late to the game! Volume 1 was great - I‘m in!

Joe Hill, I am so glad you write well. And I‘m not just saying that because you‘re Stephen King‘s son!

Eyelit Love this series and very excited about the tv adaptation! 5y
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Lizpixie
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It‘s 9am Sunday here in Sydney, so Bk5 of my #24B4Monday #readathon will be an audiobook before I finally get some sleep. It‘s also Australia Day so this is Bk1 of my #AUDayReadathon🇦🇺 A play like version of the Joe Hill Locke & Key GN series, it‘s narrated by a whole cast, including Haley Joel Osment. Hopefully it‘s amazing. Wish me luck! And Happy Australia Day my fellow Aussie littens!💚💛💙🤍❤️✨

jb72 Awesome job! You‘re doing great! 5y
LiteraryinPA Enjoy your special day! How do people celebrate Australia Day and what does it commemorate? 5y
Crazeedi Happy Aussie Day! Hope vf you got to celebrate in a special way!❤ 5y
Andrew65 Happy Australia Day @Lizpixie 5y
BookwormDownUnder Happy AU Day!!! @LiteraryinLititz I don‘t know about the whole country but in Western AU, there‘s a big breakfast in the park. I‘ll have to pause my readathon to go in for that. I don‘t like to eat it but my partner likes me to get one so he can eat two! 5y
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Dempsey
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This is the first book. I really, REALLY enjoyed it. Dark, good use of the innocence of children, and interesting antagonist. Loved it.

Yossarian I think I have that on my shelf but I haven‘t read it yet. 5y
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KathyWheeler
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This came yesterday; I‘m looking forward to reading it.

Karkar Woo hoo!! It is super cute I really enjoyed it. 5y
KathyWheeler @Karkar I just realized I left it in the car and it‘s chilly out there. 😞 So I guess I‘ll get to it tomorrow. 5y
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Karkar
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Great one shot from the Locke & Key series. Gotta love it is about a dog 🐶 ❤️🐶🐾

KathyWheeler I knew nothing about this book! 5y
Karkar @KathyWheeler I was at the comic store and they let me know it was out. Really short but super cute. 5y
ElizaMarie This is beautiful!!! 5y
KathyWheeler @Karkar I went and ordered it. 5y
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ElizaMarie
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Joe Hill does not disappoint!!! I‘ll probably continue this series (after I read my November books — or it will be my work graphic novel)

#TeamStoker #Scarathlon
@TheReadingMermaid

1 point participation + 10 points theme book (ghosts) = 11 points

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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ElizaMarie
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Started this one this morning. It‘s pretty intense :)

#TeamStoker #Scarathlon
@TheReadingMermaid

1 point participation

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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alisiakae
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Since a lot of reviews mention gore and violence, I wasn‘t sure if I would like this. Turns out, it really pulled me in! The set up, and layering of the story, with shifts in time between now and various key moments in the not too distant past, worked really well.

I can‘t wait to delve into volume 2 to learn more about the mystery surrounding the house and its keys.

#screamathon

cjk 🖤 this series!! 5y
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alisiakae
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Having just finished Shirley Jackson‘s The Lottery an hour ago, is this a subtle nod to that story with the Hutchinson reference?

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alisiakae
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My #tbr for the night. I love the covers for this series!
#screamathon

bibliobard I think he gave a shout out to this series when I was reading 5y
valeriegeary I loved this series! 5y
Eyelit Love this series! Enjoy! 5y
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Laughterhp
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Wow, this comic was so messed up! So much death! But you know what, I‘m really glad I already have volume 2 in my stack. I‘m saving the rest of my graphic novels for Sunday, when I‘ll be too tired and hungover to concentrate 😂😂

Book 2 finished for #24b4Monday #Readathon

#teamstoker #scarathlon +11pts (794pts) Finished this around hour 3 of reading.

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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hes7
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This series has no shortage of #bloody moments, but it‘s an exciting story, for sure.

+1 for #TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon #ChillingPhotoChallenge

+12 for mystery-slashers

Clwojick woohoo!!! 5y
Addison_Reads Great series! 5y
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TheLibrarian
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A day late but I didn‘t see this until now (re-used an old post).

1. Tagged (thought it was appropriate for October)
2. Penny Dreadful, Parks & Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Riverdale, Tokyo Ghoul
3. Nope
4. Scallops!! I‘m on vacation 😬
5. Nope, never read a whole book in his life

#friyayintro

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x_treys_still_here_x
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Phenomenal! Supernatural horror/mystery with great art and superb storytelling! I can‘t wait to see where the story goes from here. #comic #graphicnovel #horror

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x_treys_still_here_x
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I‘ve heard a lot about this series. Stoked to dive in! #comic #graphicnovel #horror

WhatWouldJaneDo I loved the first one, I really need to get my hands on the rest of the series! Hope you enjoy! 5y
x_treys_still_here_x @WhatWouldJaneDo I really enjoyed it! Luckily my local library had the first 3 in so I get to binge read the first few at least! 5y
WhatWouldJaneDo @x_treys_still_here_x nice! I heard Joe Hill is working on a new horror comic imprint, Hill House Comics. He's going to write a couple and some other cool horror authors are doing the others, I can't wait! 5y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Thank you @cobwebmoth for the awesome #SFMPC 📦. I ♥ everything! I can't wait to try the bella luna tea.Everything is perfect and so well thought out. You get me.
 @Chrys you will have your 📦 tomorrow. I hope you like it.
@Avanders

cobwebmoth So glad you like it.❤ 5y
Avanders 😍😍 5y
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amma-keep-reading
Mehso-so

That was... weird. Hmmm... I need some time to decide if I like it or not.

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BeckyLeJ
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I know I‘m super late to Locke & Key but I‘m getting all caught up now thanks to hubs! I‘m so ready for the show!!!

candc320 The audiobook version is by far my favorite audiobook of all time! 5y
BeckyLeJ @candc320 I‘ve heard really good things about the audio. I think I have v 1 somewhere! (edited) 5y
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