Erin A. Craig

Erin A. Craig is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has always loved telling stories. After getting her BFA in Theatre Design and Production from the University of Michigan, she stage-managed tragic operas filled with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky. Erin writes lush, atmospheric fantasy for young adults that blends haunting fairy tale retellings, gothic mystery, romance, and eerie supernatural elements.

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Praise for Our Strange Duet

“The narrative is sure to delight both newcomers and die-hard Phantom fans. ‘Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind’ with this captivating riff on a beloved classic.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Craig stays true to the musical’s structure and pacing….perfect for teen readers.” —School Library Journal

Praise for House of Salt and Sorrow

“The novel’s vivid, evocative atmosphere will please fans of the gothic . . . chills aplenty.” —The Bulletin

“Equal parts gothic fairy tale and romance . . . compulsively readable.” —School Library Journal

“Evocative details and lyrical, moody prose . . . a richly conceived story that blends mythic and Gothic storytelling.” —Publishers Weekly

“This moody maritime retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses blends elements of suspense and horror for a gothic twist on a familiar tale.” —Booklist

“A tingling and chilling read.” —Huffington Post

Praise for House of Roots and Ruin

“Steamy, suspenseful, and sensuous.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Another triumph by Craig, a twisty gothic romance that drew me in from the first sentence . . . . I’ll be recommending this one everywhere.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns

“Terrifying and beautiful, Craig has given us another heartstopper!” —Lauren Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls

“I was utterly consumed by House of Roots and Ruin. It was the beautifully dark Gothic fantasy I’ve been waiting for.” —Megan Shepherd, New York Times bestselling author of Grim Lovelies

“With the gothic elegance that is Craig’s signature, House of Roots and Ruin will grow its thorns into your heart and not let it go until the last page turns.” —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

Praise for The Thirteenth Child

“An intriguingly conceptualized story.“ —Kirkus Reviews

“A strong choice for fairy tale fans.” —Booklist

“A sweeping and atmospheric addition to the slate of YA retellings.” —School Library Journal

“Craig is a master at developing her characters, giving them real-world obstacles to work through while adding a hint of magic to keep readers on their toes.” —BookPage

“Sumptuous, gothic, ornate—yet bracingly fresh and alive. Erin Craig writes fairy tales that feel both magical and real, marrying epic arcs with intimate, human stories, each making the other more potent and thrilling.” —Melissa Albert, NYT bestselling author of The Hazel Wood

“I think I speak for everyone when I say we want Erin A. Craig to tell us bedtime stories every night. Until that happens, at least we can lose ourselves in the darkly wondrous fairytale romance of Hazel and her deathly godfather.” —Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the And I Darken series

Praise for Small Favors

★”[A] gloriously dark fairy tale…Erin A. Craig has conjured a spellbinding tale of magic and horror.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

“An engrossing combination of the supernatural and human psychology.” —Kirkus

“Small Favors is as much about humanity as it is about horror. Perfect for readers who love mysteries and the macabre.” —BookPage

“Fans of Brenna Yovanoff and Erin Bowman will enjoy this lushly built, ominous rural America.” —Publishers Weekly

“Craig twists a slow-burn fairy tale around classic horror tropes that ultimately land on satisfying beats.” —School Library Journal