One lucky winner will win a Something is Killing the Children grand prize!
Slipcased deluxe editions of Book One and Book Two SIGNED by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera
A Killing Tote from Tiny Onion
One Bloody Chainsaw Keychain and one Bloody Machete Keychain from Tiny Onion
A Deluxe Printed Black Bandana from Tiny Onion
An Octo Backpack from Boom! Studios
Preorder your copy of Something is Killing the Children: Hope is a Knife and enter your purchase information and follow the steps below to enter this sweepstakes. For a free method of entry, send a postcard, postmarked by the end of the entry period, with your name, email address, and an answer to who your favorite character from the Slaughterverse is and why. For information on how to enter this sweepstakes, including the free method of entry, please read the FAQs and Terms & Conditions.
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I cannot see the form. How do I enter?
This sweepstakes is only available to residents of the United States of America. This form is only accessible when you are within the USA.
If I preordered already, can I enter?
Yes! Orders placed at any time through 11:59pm ET on October 12 count and you may enter this contest until then. If you preordered the book before this contest was announced, you may still enter your order information above to participate in this sweepstakes. In short, so long as you preordered the book at any point and purchase before October 13, you may enter this sweepstakes.
I preordered multiple copies. Can I enter multiple times?
Unfortunately no, this sweepstakes is limited to one entry per person. Please consult the rules if you have additional questions about the entry terms.
I’m based outside of the United States, can I still enter?
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When will I receive my prize?
If you won the sweepstakes, you will receive the Grand Prize in the mail after confirming your mailing address over email.
I bought a ticket to see James Tynion IV and Kiersten White at a book event for Something is Killing the Children: Hope is a Knife. Can I enter?
Yes, your book event ticket counts. Just make sure you enter your ticket number, or the bookstore and event date, in the Transaction or Purchase Number section on the form.
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