The Staircase in the Woods by Wendig, Chuck

A group of friends investigates the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents.

"Chuck Wendig weaves his magic once more, turning a lonely staircase in the woods into a searing, propulsive, dread-filled exploration of the horrors of knowing and being known."--Kiersten White, author of Hide and Lucy Undying

Five high school friends are bonded by an oath to protect one another no matter what.

Then, on a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhere.

One friend walks up--and never comes back down. Then the staircase disappears.

Twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared. Now the group returns to find the lost boy--and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods. . . .

Author: Chuck Wendig
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Published: 04/29/2025
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.34h x 6.50w x 1.32d
ISBN: 9780593156568

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/01/2025 pg. 11
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2025
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025
Booklist 03/01/2025 pg. 70

About the Author
Chuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers, The Book of Accidents, Wayward, and more than two dozen other books for adults and young adults. A finalist for the Astounding Award and an alumnus of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, he has also written for comics, games, film, and television. He's known for his popular blog, terribleminds, and books about writing such as Damn Fine Story. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with his family.