After a decade of crafting on-screen entertainment for the likes of 20th Century Fox and Discovery, Collin Armstrong is ready to take readers into the chilling depths of an urban legend. His debut novel, Polybius, is a potent blend of the supernatural thrills that made Stranger Things a global phenomenon and the harsh, unforgiving world of The Walking Dead.
Set in the fall of 1982 in the seemingly tranquil town of Tasker Bay, Polybius follows tech-savvy teen Andi, who has just relocated and started working at the local arcade. But when a mysterious and mind-bending arcade game—also called Polybius—arrives, it triggers a terrifying series of events. As strange and horrifying phenomena sweep through the town, Andi and Ro, the sheriff’s son, must uncover the dark secrets behind the game before it consumes them—and the entire town.
In this exclusive interview with SCREAM, Armstrong dives into the eerie inspirations behind Polybius, the urban legend that fueLled the novel, and the unique blend of nostalgia, mystery, and horror that shapes the story.
Polybius will be available on April 29, 2025. Pre-order your copy here or look for it wherever books are sold.
WORDS: Howard Gorman
