Twisted Wish (Paperback)

Paperback. Leo's holiday season is already hell. He's a cynical college dropout in an itchy elf costume, counting the seconds until he can escape the forced cheer of the mall. But his miserable routine is shattered by the arrival of a new Santa Claus, a performer so perfect, he feels ancient. And when he smiles, his eyes don't.A little girl's wish for her sick grandmother is met with a flicker of predatory contempt, confirming Leo's deepest fears. Soon, the wishes of innocent children are being twisted into grotesque realities, and Leo uncovers a terrible secret hidden within Santa's throne. He isn't just a man in a suit; he's a collector, and hope is his currency.When a freak blizzard traps them all inside, the mall becomes a hunting ground patrolled by demonic decorations. Leo, the one person who sees the truth, is dismissed as a lunatic. To save the handful of survivors and stop the entity from claiming its ultimate prize, he must do the unthinkable: become the elf who proves to everyone that Santa isn't real. Twisted Santa. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…