Dead Ink acquires IMPS! by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Dead Ink has announced the acquisition of Imps!, the new novel from Gerardo Sámano Córdova, author of cult classic Monstrilio. Imps! is a hair-raising and harrowing story about the very strange, unforgettable day that forces estranged twin siblings to confront their mischievous past...

On a quiet morning, Francisca awakes to a rare good day. But when there’s a knock on her door, announcing an odd stranger at her apartment, Francisca acts on a whim, shattering her peaceful day and predictable life. She can think of only one person to help her with this unexpected, maybe hostile visitor – her estranged twin brother, Pablo.

As Pablo arrives, the day spirals from an awkward reunion into a claustrophobic, feverish confrontation where the twins must reckon with a past they thought they had outrun. Over the course of this peculiar day, Francisca and Pablo realise this man brings devastating questions and a reckoning twenty years in the making.

Senior Commissioning Editor, Harriet Hirshmann:

“It was an honour to bring Monstrilio to UK audiences in 2024 and I’m thrilled to be working with Gerardo on his new novel. Like Monstrilio, Imps! pulses with new folklore, but this time round the beguiling creature takes the form of a pair of mischievous twins. Gerardo is carving out his own distinct space in the horror genre, crafting wildly inventive narratives that are as playful and endearing as they are unhinged. I can’t wait for readers to meet Francisca and Pablo and to learn of all their misdeeds.”

Author Gerardo Sámano Córdova:

“Dead Ink is one of the coolest publishers around. Their catalogue is awe-inspiring and I’m honoured and beyond excited to be working with them again. I witnessed the enthusiasm with which they embraced and bolstered Monstrilio and I can’t wait to see what they’ll do with this mischievous new novel, Imps!.”

Coming March 2027!