Daniel Kraus

Daniel Kraus is an American author known for his young adult novels and for his collaborations with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on novels such as 'Trollhunters' and 'The Shape of Water', the latter being a novelization of del Toro's film of the same name. Kraus has received critical acclaim for his work, which often features horror and supernatural elements.

Books

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  1. 1. Rotters

    The novel delves into the dark and macabre world of grave robbing, following the journey of a teenage boy who, after the death of his mother, is sent to live with his estranged father. He discovers that his father lives a secret life as a "digger," unearthing corpses for profit. As the boy is drawn into this grim and morally ambiguous underworld, he grapples with complex themes of family, identity, and the nature of legacy, all while navigating the challenges of high school life and the haunting allure of the grave-robbing subculture. The story is a chilling exploration of the bonds between father and son, set against a backdrop of decay and the search for redemption.

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