Season's Reapings by Sylvain Johnson is an adult horror novel and a gruesome reimagining of The Nutcracker. During a brutal Christmas season in Montreal, a sadistic serial killer known as the Mouse King terrorises the city, leaving behind grotesque calling cards. As a sex worker struggles to escape a dangerous past and a corrupt police officer races to protect his niece from becoming the killer's next victim, both uncover connections to a long-buried childhood tragedy. Blending slasher horror, mystery, and revenge, this dark retelling transforms a beloved holiday classic into an intensely violent and suspenseful tale.