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Hidden Pictures: A Novel Hardcover – May 10, 2022

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From Edgar Award-finalist Jason Rekulak comes a wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, for fans of Stranger Things and Riley Sager, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets.

Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy.

Mallory immediately loves it. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman’s lifeless body.

Then, Teddy’s artwork becomes increasingly sinister, and his stick figures quickly evolve into lifelike sketches well beyond the ability of any five-year-old. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force.

Knowing just how crazy it all sounds, Mallory nevertheless sets out to decipher the images and save Teddy before it’s too late.

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An Amazon Best Book of May 2022: Rekulak runs his fingers down your spine with a pulse-pounding thriller, steeped in the supernatural and fueled by alarming twists. In Hidden Pictures, Mallory Quinn is an ex-drug addict with a chance at redemption working as a nanny for the Maxwell’s, a seemingly perfect family living in an idyllic neighborhood. But when her sweet five-year-old charge begins drawing dark, disturbing pictures well beyond his age, Mallory starts looking for answers in a decades-old story of a local artist’s murder. Is Mallory’s past coming back to haunt her or is there something malignant at play? This horror-tinged tale of suspense will keep you up at night racing to the final shocking outcome. —Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

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"It's almost enough to make a person believe in ghosts..." ―Kirkus Reviews

"The explosive third act gives this story a nail-biting ending sure to thrill. Paranormal perfection." ―Booklist

“Beautiful, terrifying, and surprisingly kind.”―CrimeReads

"I read Hidden Pictures and loved it. The language is straightforward, the surprises really surprise, and it has that hard-to-achieve propulsiveness that won't let you put it down. And the pictures are terrific!" ―Stephen King

“Whip-smart, creepy as hell, and masterfully plotted, Hidden Pictures is the best new thriller novel I’ve read in years. Destined to be a classic of the genre.” ―Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

“Hidden Pictures is one of those rare gems that’s aware of the rules of the genre even as it breaks them and invents new ones. It’s a gas to read, full of wonderful new ideas, both literary and visual. This is one of those books you leave out long after finishing, just so your friends might see it and give you the chance to share it! Jason Rekulak is going to be telling us all stories for a good long while.” ―Scott Frank, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Emmy-winning director of The Queen’s Gambit

"For a few days, my life was completely hijacked by Jason Rekulak's Hidden Pictures, one of the best and most inventive ghost stories I've read in years. The damaged but still fighting Mallory Quinn stole my heart and her plunge into supernatural wonder gripped my imagination. It's a beautiful dark rush of a novel. I'm already excited to read it again." ―Joe Hill

“Hidden Pictures isn’t a ghost story, it’s a scalpel that slices into our smug sense of self-satisfaction so deeply it hits bone. A perfect summer thriller complete with vengeful spirits, class warfare, and it even has pictures. What more could you want?” ―Grady Hendrix, bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flatiron Books (May 10, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250819342
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250819345
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 1.3 x 9.7 inches
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Jason Rekulak is the author of HIDDEN PICTURES, THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS, and (coming in October 2024!) THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING. His work has been translated into 30+ languages. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and children.

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J. Soderberg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Supernatural Thriller in Hidden Pictures
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak tells the story of Mallory Quinn, a woman hired as a nanny for a five-year-old boy named Teddy. However, things take a strange and disturbing turn when Teddy's drawings become increasingly sinister, leading Mallory to wonder if they are related to a long-unsolved murder.

The beginning of the book was intriguing and drew me in immediately. It was fascinating to see the story unfold while experiencing Mallory's journey. You could hear her inner voice starting to doubt her own sanity while taking care of Teddy. As Mallory tries to decipher Teddy's drawings, the story takes an unexpected turn, and the plot becomes more intricate. The twist as the book comes closer to the end leaves you gasping for air, not sure of what to make of everything that's happening.

The characters are well fleshed out, and Mallory's character is particularly impressive. She has a rich backstory, which adds an extra layer of depth to her character.

Mallory's quest to decipher Teddy's drawings is both creepy and intriguing. As the story progresses, the drawings become more sinister, and the stakes increase. The book is intellectually stimulating and continuously surprising as each piece of the puzzle falls into place. Rekulak employs clever symbolism and metaphors to move the plot forward, making the book worthwhile to read.

The storytelling style of Hidden Pictures leaves a lasting impression. It's not only an original fusion of genres, but the narrative structure, formatting and use of illustrations is also so innovative that readers won't forget about it quickly. Every element of the story comes together beautifully to form something unique, and the combination of local history with modern-day horror makes it more engaging.

Hidden Pictures is a thrilling and intelligent horror novel. It's a well-crafted novel that demonstrates Jason Rekulak's mastery of storytelling, pacing, and character development. The supernatural elements of the book are well-conceived and deliberately shaped to compel the reader's interest. And that ending...damn!
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Lydia
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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This had all the creepy feels I wanted. I loved the added art work, it made you feel part of the story. I was totally blown away with the ending, still not sure if I am loving the twist. Loved the fast pace this had, makes it an easy read.
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Darren M. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! what a page turner!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Such an amazing psychological suspense novel with a pinch of Stephen King. Loved this book….

The protagonist Mallory was very endearing and definitely someone you want to cheer for. She is a recovery addict. In fact, the story begins with her stumbling into a college arena for a paid scientific experiment. She’s not sure what they’re going to do and she doesn’t really care. She just needs the money for a fix. When her name is finally called, she goes into a room with a woman and five men sitting in front of her. They place a blindfold on her and tell her she is to raise her hand. Every time she feels one of the men looking at her as the Tesco. She does this when she senses them looking at her and at the end of the test, all the men applied her efforts and she has told that she does the best of anyone so far, the scientist asked if she’d be willing to come back for more testing. Mallory says if you pay me I’ll come back as much as you want. But later that night she sells her iPhone in order to get more drugs, and she never hears from the woman again. That is the end of the prologue , the story starts when Mallory is 18 months from drug use and is living in a sober home. Her sponsor her a connection of his is offering her an interview to be a nanny in an upscale neighborhood.

This was one of the first parts of the book I really didn’t like. As a person in long-term recovery myself who has nearly 16 years of recovery. (Most within the 12 step world - AA) I want to point out to others that some of the things in this book are nowhere near the reality. It is very rare for a person to have a sponsor of the opposite sex. in the story Mallory explains that she chose Russell because he’s a former Olympic running trainer, and she was also an elite runner. However, as I said, none of that really matters as it is very rare for somebody to have a sponsor of an opposite sex. Any rational person in 12 steps that does sponsorship would never agree to sponsoring someone of the opposite sex for obvious reasons.

Another thing in regards to recovery, Mallory states she doesn’t drink caffeine because it is a stimulant. Although some people in recovery make this choice it too is rare and I feel like it is somewhat stigmatizing and makes people believe people in recovery are all walking time bombs… The last thing I want to mention in regards to recovery and this is a minor spoiler so please skip this section. If you don’t want to read this now, however it is a minor spoiler. Later in the story, Mallory tells Russell some things that are very hard to believe and he looks at her like she may have relapsed, so she says to him go ahead and you can test me if you want (drug test). And Russell does. Again this is very rare and should never happen. Drug testing is not part of the 12-steps. We work an honesty program.

Mallory gets the job and is in love with the family and fresh start she has. However, soon Mallory starts to notice strange drawings from the little boy she is taking care of. They seem like an omen.

Mallory makes some assumption based on history she learns about the property and things start to get creepier. Stephen King like… but This is not your average horror story, in fact it isn’t at all. It’s psychological Suspense novel and of course the twists start popping up.

This was a very exciting page turner and one that I could have easily read in one sitting. If you are a fan of psychological suspense novels this is a must read.
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Reece Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars SPOOKY, THRILLING, COULDN'T PUT DOWN
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I'm crying on an airplane right now. SO GOOD - I am so so picky about my thrillers, but this was amazing. Creepy but not terrifying, mysterious but not confusing. Very very original and really tackles the addiction subject well. If you like spooky stories with a big twist, this is the book for you!!!
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Rhonda
4.0 out of 5 stars hidden pictures!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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Wow. This book is something. Those drawings - creepy and amazing. The writing was good and easy to read. Took me to finish in 3 days! Good horror paranormal!
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Jessie Garay
3.0 out of 5 stars This book seems to get a lot of hate….
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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I didn’t LOVE the book, but I didn’t hate it. It was just okay and a quick read. I can see why some people might get a certain impression. As an atheist myself, I thought that reveal was a bit sus at first and braced myself. But I kept reading and it didn’t really seem to me that this would be anti-atheist/pro-Christian. And then when the (other) BIG reveal happens, I wondered if I had misjudged things and if this was, in fact, right-wing Christian propaganda. Pages later I found reassurance when we learn what doctors in the story suggest.

It’s a decent book. I haven’t read much since I started law school applications. This was a good, easy-read to get back into reading for pleasure. My biggest disappointment is that it reads more like a YA novel. I don’t recall how I became aware of Hidden Pictures, but I remember being intrigued. I guess I expected a more mature narrative. I wanted more horror. More suspense.

PS. The bit of Spanish that’s featured in the book needs editing.
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iamkilin
5.0 out of 5 stars Te lo acabas en una sentada
Reviewed in Mexico on February 4, 2024
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Me encantó el libro, no pude dejar de leer, lo terminé en un día. Lo recomiendo si te gusta el suspenso.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Te lo acabas en una sentada
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Me encantó el libro, no pude dejar de leer, lo terminé en un día. Lo recomiendo si te gusta el suspenso.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Um clássico moderno!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 26, 2023
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 Ok, primeiramente a entrega foi espetacular! Chegou em uns 3/4 dias se não me engano, novinho, super bem embalado e como podem ver no vídeo e nas fotos é em inglês mesmo.
Agora vamos para avaliação literária. Bem, na vdd eu li o e-book ano passado quando tinha lançado (eu li em junho e lançou em maio) e não tinha nenhuma ideia do que esperar. Geralmente não curto bastante o gênero suspense mas tava na pilha do Stranger Things que teria uma nova temporada e decidi dar uma chance pro autor que nunca tinha nem ouvido ninguém comentar antes. Gente… foi amor à primeira lida kkkk além de ser uma história ao mesmo tempo gostosa, com um ar de “verão suburbano estadunidense” também vai pegando embalo e criando aquele suspense ao passar dos capítulos que me deixou perdida nas páginas por horas! A personagem principal é bem escrita em minha opinião. O Rekulak conseguiu deixar ela bem humana, sem aqueles clichês horrorosos que deixam mulheres escritas por homens tão 2-dimensionais. A família é bastante interessante e as interações entre os personagens é perfeito pra quem gosta de psicanalisar relacionamentos interpessoais. E o reviravolta do final!! Perfeito de toda forma!
Enfim acho que deu pra entender que eu sou fã desse livro.
Podem comprar sem medo e aliás não me surpreenderia se essa história virasse filme logo logo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Um clássico moderno!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 26, 2023
Ok, primeiramente a entrega foi espetacular! Chegou em uns 3/4 dias se não me engano, novinho, super bem embalado e como podem ver no vídeo e nas fotos é em inglês mesmo.
Agora vamos para avaliação literária. Bem, na vdd eu li o e-book ano passado quando tinha lançado (eu li em junho e lançou em maio) e não tinha nenhuma ideia do que esperar. Geralmente não curto bastante o gênero suspense mas tava na pilha do Stranger Things que teria uma nova temporada e decidi dar uma chance pro autor que nunca tinha nem ouvido ninguém comentar antes. Gente… foi amor à primeira lida kkkk além de ser uma história ao mesmo tempo gostosa, com um ar de “verão suburbano estadunidense” também vai pegando embalo e criando aquele suspense ao passar dos capítulos que me deixou perdida nas páginas por horas! A personagem principal é bem escrita em minha opinião. O Rekulak conseguiu deixar ela bem humana, sem aqueles clichês horrorosos que deixam mulheres escritas por homens tão 2-dimensionais. A família é bastante interessante e as interações entre os personagens é perfeito pra quem gosta de psicanalisar relacionamentos interpessoais. E o reviravolta do final!! Perfeito de toda forma!
Enfim acho que deu pra entender que eu sou fã desse livro.
Podem comprar sem medo e aliás não me surpreenderia se essa história virasse filme logo logo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Tale
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2023
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The story centres around Mallory Quinn fresh out of rehab. She takes a job in the affluent suburbs of Spring Brook, New Jersey as a nanny for Ted and Caroline Maxwell, looking after their five year old son named , Teddy. Mallory instantly loves her new job. She lives in a small cottage on the Maxwell’s property goes out for nightly runs.
And she thinks she has found the stability, she’s been craving. Malory and Teddy forge a close bond. He’s a sweet, sensitive, shy boy who is never without his sketchpad and pencils. His drawings are of trees, rabbits, bears goats birds then suddenly Teddy‘s artwork, becomes more sinister, and his stick figures evolve into more detailed complex and lifelike sketches, well beyond the ability of a boy his age. Mallory begins to suspect these drawings are clues to a unsolved murder from long ago. She has a feeling there’s some supernatural force guiding Teddy‘s hand. With help from the handsome landscaper Adrian who cuts the Maxwells lawn and Mitzi the eccentric neighbour Mallory sets out to decipher the collection of sketches and, save Teddy while coming to terms with a tragedy in her past before it it’s too late——

The way the drawings were added before the ending of a chapter made it more visceral. The characters were well developed some I liked more than others. The story went at steady pace then about 70% in there were plot twists that I wasn’t expecting and, suspense that was palpable that had my heart racing while I was quickly turning the pages into the early morning. It was hard to put down. I won’t be forgetting this story quickly. I highly recommend you read this novel if you love mystery, suspense with a touch of the supernatural thrown in. With beautiful drawings that leapt from the pages and pulled you deep into the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazed
Reviewed in France on May 4, 2024
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At first I was a little septic, but after a while I can’t put it down.
Amazing book, very well written and addictive
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2024
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Really enjoyed this book, couldn’t put it down. The ending made me cry. I nearly dropped my kindle at the first scary drawing, brilliant idea! Can’t wait for the authors next book.
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