Authors! with Clay McLeod Chapman
Category: Lectures & Discussions
Event Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:
Main Library
325 Michigan
Toledo, OH 43604
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Event Details:
Join the "master of modern horror" Clay McLeod Chapman for a spine-tingling evening as he introduces his latest novel, The Devil Inside. Chapman will dive into the inspiration behind his newest tale of terror, exploring his signature blend of psychological dread, supernatural suspense, and the unsettling thin line between reality and nightmare. This discussion is a must-attend for fans of southern gothic influences, visceral storytelling, and fiction that lingers long after the final page is turned.
The discussion will run approximately 45 minutes followed by a brief Q&A. Each attendee will receive a copy of The Devil Inside.
About the book
The Devil Inside is a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness. When a string of inexplicable, violent occurrences begins to plague a small, tight-knit community, local legends of an ancient entity return to the surface. The story follows a skeptical investigator forced to confront his own traumatic past as he realizes that the evil haunting the town might be more personal—and more internal—than he ever dared to imagine. It is a masterful exploration of grief, possession, and the monsters we carry within us.
About the author
Clay McLeod Chapman is the celebrated author of Ghost Eaters, What Kind of Mother, and Whisper Down the Lane. Known for his "unsettling and infectious" prose, his work spans novels, comic books, and stage plays. Chapman is a frequent contributor to Marvel Comics and has seen his work adapted for both film and television. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, he is a master of the macabre who currently resides in Brooklyn, where he continues to find new ways to keep his readers awake at night.
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