The Poorly Made and Other Things A Story Collection

"Rebelein is one of the bright new voices in horror fiction, blending a giddy playfulness with a keen eye for the darker side of the universe...[The Poorly Made and Other Things] is a surprisingly powerful book about grief, loneliness, and mental health too." - Literary Hub

"Taken on its own, each tale is horror perfection, as dread seeps in slowly until it explodes, and readers are left in breathlessly horrifying awe...A stellar collection." - Library Journal (starred review)

"Edenville marks a riveting debut that positions Rebelein as a noteworthy talent in the horror genre...an essential read for horror enthusiasts, especially fans of Grady Hendrix and Paul Tremblay." - Booklist

"[A]n entertainingly bonkers tale infused with so much unease and danger that it is literally dripping from Cam's eyes. It is a story that explores the cosmic and folk horror tropes to their furthest reaches while also providing a scathing critique of academia, especially MFA programs, all wrapped up in one wild ride of a read." - Library Journal on Edenville

"The mundane horrors of rural and academic living collide with pure cosmic weirdness in Sam Rebelein's Edenville. Not since Jason Pargin's John Dies at the End have I been so horrified and grossed out by a book, nor have I gleefully whispered 'what the fuck' so much while turning the pages. I could say more, but honestly, the less you know about this book, the better. A fantastic debut. Go Crows!" - Todd Keisling, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Devil's Creek and Cold, Black & Infinite

"Rebelein sprinkles his wild and unpredictable narrative with pop culture references and a gleeful smattering of profanity, setting his voice apart." - Publishers Weekly on Edenville

"In the Rebelverse, hauntings get under your skin. Like a sliver, burrowing. A sliver of bloodstained wood--one of many, spreading like a contagion. You didn't really want to leave Renfield County, did you? Good. Because it has so much more to give. This is the laugh at the funeral we all need right now." - Sarah Read, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Bone Weaver's Orchard and the Atropine Tree

"A grisly and inventive collection. Kudos to Sam Rebelein." - Priya Sharma, World Fantasy/British Fantasy/Shirley Jackson Award Winner

"There are many campus horror novels, but I think Edenville gets an A for AAAAAAIIIIIII! Sam Rebelein should be awarded a Master's Degree in SCARY. A major new talent!" - R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street