I’m pleased to say that Scurry feels like a big step up for Seann—a culmination of all these years of grinding in the indie space and building an audience. Right up to the end, I was dialed into this book, giving it every spare minute I had. It feels at once like a throwback to a time when popular literature was more patient, yet also like something unique that moves through its plot at close range, really holding tight to the perspective of the character.

Silence In The Basement is nonetheless an smart and effective horror-thriller with strong moments of tension and a consistent, immersive voice. It’s an incredibly promising debut, and genuinely fun read from an author who seems to have all of the tools to find success.