Medina Author Adam Wakefield to launch The Usher at Author's Note
Author's Note • A Bookstore
519 Main StMedina, NY 14103
Medina, NY, October 9, 2024: On Saturday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m., Medina native author Adam Wakefield will visit Author’s Note, Medina’s independent bookstore, to discuss and sign his debut novel, The Usher, a cosmic horror set in nostalgic small-town America. He will do a reading from his book, discuss his creative writing process, and answer questions.
The Usher appears at first to reminisce about an affectionate view of the Americana of yesteryear, but soon introduces a supernatural and thrilling twist. The novel follows main character John Bradford, a lost soul at the end of his rope struggling to find his place in the world. Amidst his difficulties, a chance encounter with an impossible visitor from the past changes everything and sets John on a journey to save everyone dear to him.
Inspired by Wakefield’s upbringing in Western New York and his personal experiences, this love letter to a bygone era blends cosmic horror with a nightmarish sense of paranoid psychedelia and existentialism. A haunting tale of small-town America, addiction, and redemption, Wakefield’s debut is a twisting, dreamlike quest to set the wrong things right.
The Usher is perfect for lovers of horror, fans of comebacks against insurmountable odds, and Western New York locals who want to see their home brought to life on the page.
Adam Wakefield is a first time novelist. A lifelong horror enthusiast and admirer, he is currently at work on his second book. Wakefield grew up in Medina, New York and graduated from Medina High School in 2001. He works in marketing, likes to play drums, and considers himself a local history buff. He lives with his family in Western New York.
The Usher is his adult debut.
The Saturday afternoon event at Author’s Note is free and open to the public. Pre-ordering copies is recommended. For those unable to attend, signed books can be ordered at authorsnote.com. Please contact Author’s Note for more information at (585) 798-3642 or visit authorsnote.com/events.
