Think about supporting Bards Alley and some of your favorite local and non-local authors through our pre-order campaigns! We work directly with authors or publishers to offer signed editions, freebies, or other swag for pre-orders taken directly through Bards Alley.
Check out our ongoing campaigns below -- books can be ordered online through bardsalley.square.site. If selecting pick-up at checkout, you will be contacted via phone when your order is ready for pick-up at the store on the book's release date.
Check out our ongoing campaigns below -- books can be ordered online through bardsalley.square.site. If selecting pick-up at checkout, you will be contacted via phone when your order is ready for pick-up at the store on the book's release date.
The Sea Hides its Dead by Megan Bontrager
This is a pre-order for debut UK author Megan Bontrager's upcoming horror novel The Sea Hides its Dead available for pick-up or U.S. shipping. All pre-orders will come with an adhesive signed bookplate from the author. The Sea Hides its Dead releases on July 14th, 2026 and all orders will be shipped with estimated delivery date of its release day in mind.
The Sea Hides its Dead is a paperback original. Pre-ordering for a signed bookplate available through July 8th.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Trapped in an underwater cave, a group of academics must face a series of deadly, supernatural trials—each one demanding they confront their darkest sins—in this chilling aquatic cult horror debut from Megan Bontrager.
Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when an opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn't hesitate. Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult is said to have dwelt.
But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition finds they are not alone in the darkness. Surrounded by strange artifacts and scattered bones, an ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sin. . . or die.
The Sea Hides its Dead is a paperback original. Pre-ordering for a signed bookplate available through July 8th.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Trapped in an underwater cave, a group of academics must face a series of deadly, supernatural trials—each one demanding they confront their darkest sins—in this chilling aquatic cult horror debut from Megan Bontrager.
Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when an opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn't hesitate. Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult is said to have dwelt.
But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition finds they are not alone in the darkness. Surrounded by strange artifacts and scattered bones, an ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sin. . . or die.
Andrew Joseph White's Books
Bards Alley is happy to offer ongoing orders for signed and personalized copies of Andrew Joseph White's novels. Books include: Hell Followed With Us (pb or hc), The Spirit Bares its Teeth (pb or hc), Compound Fracture (hc), and You Weren't Meant to Be Human (hc). All are available for pick-up or U.S. shipping and you may request any personalization you would like upon checkout.
Shipping will occur as soon as possible once the order is placed and will depend on current stock. The most recent editions of each book are typically available (paperback where applicable), so hardcover requests may take longer to ship. Personalization requests, since they're unique, may also take longer as we must work around Andrew's schedule. You will receive a tracking number via email once your book ships.
If you have any specific questions or requests regarding shipping, please include a note in your order or call/email the store: [email protected] // 571-459-2653
Please select a title below for more information on that book. ALL orders must be placed through the ORDER HERE button above or at bardsalley.square.site
Shipping will occur as soon as possible once the order is placed and will depend on current stock. The most recent editions of each book are typically available (paperback where applicable), so hardcover requests may take longer to ship. Personalization requests, since they're unique, may also take longer as we must work around Andrew's schedule. You will receive a tracking number via email once your book ships.
If you have any specific questions or requests regarding shipping, please include a note in your order or call/email the store: [email protected] // 571-459-2653
Please select a title below for more information on that book. ALL orders must be placed through the ORDER HERE button above or at bardsalley.square.site
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HELL FOLLOWED
WITH US young adult // horror // dystopian 
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THE SPIRIT BARES
ITS TEETH young adult // fantasy // occult 
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COMPOUND
FRACTURE young adult // horror/thriller 
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YOU WEREN'T MEANT
TO BE HUMAN adult // horror // sci-fi 
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coming soon: Compound Fracture (paperback); You Weren't Meant to Be Human (paperback); You're No Better (upcoming title, 2027); Beast//Warden (upcoming title, 2028)