“Man oh man, this is one of the best debuts l’ve ever read…reads like a volume taken from the apex of a seasoned novelist…The book's dual narratives roll out with absolute confidence in pacing, in mood, in voice. The grip Chizmar has on the story is hermetic...[Chizmar is] standing at the threshold of a very exciting career.” —Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box

“A dynamite blast entry into the dystopian canon that you won’t want to miss. Chizmar carries a keen, educated awareness of the voices that shape his world while delivering an original, compelling—and yes, spooky as hell—tale. Forget the ‘debut’ hype; Them is written with the smooth craft of a seasoned pro. The only reason to mention that this is a debut novel is to remind readers of the incredible fun of getting in on the ground floor. This elevator is going to keep rising—no doubt about it—and you’d be wise to board it early.” —Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of An Honest Man

"Them is a harrowing, nuanced exploration of humanity's dying gasp and the lengths man will go to ensure our story is not forgotten, all the while making readers wonder if perhaps it would be for the best if it was. I'm utterly floored. How is this a debut?! Chizmar is not standing on the shoulders of giants, he just took a seat at their table. What a wonder." —Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

"Rich, layered, gruesome, and above all else, deeply human. I love post-apocalyptic stories, and I can say without hesitation Them is one of my new favorites. It's that good." —Jimmy Juliano, acclaimed author of Dead Eleven and 13 Months Haunted

“Impressive…[Chizmar] has a good grasp of what makes a story tick and writes with excellent pacing…[His] stark and brutal tale is ideal for fans of post-apocalyptic horror fiction.” —Library Journal 

“Tense, intense, unexpected, devastating…a landmark [release]…Chizmar’s ability to verbally explain the visual terrors being witnessed is pure horrific poetry…as original and terrifyingly plausible as it is familiar and fantastical…once you read it, you will never forget it…I’m excited to see what the future holds, not only for the groundbreaking story, but for what the imagination of this emerging talent might hold for us. 5 out of 5 tentacles of death.” —Dave Dreher, Gruesome Magazine