Brother by Ania Ahlborn

Brother is a psychological horror novel written by Polish-American author Ania Ahlborn. Originally published in 2015, the book has gained a cult following for its visceral and disturbing portrayal of a family in rural Appalachia. The novel was published by Gallery Books, which is an imprint of the major American publishing house Simon & Schuster.

Simon & Schuster was founded in New York City in 1924 and has grown into one of the 'Big Five' English-language publishers. After being owned by various media conglomerates over the decades, including Paramount Global, the company was acquired by the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in 2023. While the company is headquartered in New York, its physical books are manufactured and distributed through various facilities across the United States and international markets to serve a global audience.