The Creeper is a masterful tale of horror and suspense from one of Ireland's most talented emerging authors.Superstitions only survive if people believe in them...Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen - until they arrive.The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history,its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals,only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown.It seems a nameless fear stalks the streets,but nobody will talk - nobody except one little girl. Her words strike dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer...That night,Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away...Reviewers on A.M. Shine:'A dark,claustrophobic read.'T. Kingfisher'Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character's psyches... Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke,Josh Malerman,and Scott Smith.'A.E. Siraki,Booklist'An ideal read for the Halloween season,or any time you want some spookiness in your life!'Beauty and Lace
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781801102193Number of pages: 320Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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Shine has quickly established himself as a must-read author... Brutal,visceral and unputdownableAbsolutely perfectly pitched. Horror fiction is teeming with great boogiemen and The Creeper ranks with the very best of themA masterfully written novel of gothic horror that will draw you slowly into a scary,claustrophobic worldPRAISE FOR A.M. SHINE:'A dark,claustrophobic read.'T. Kingfisher,on The Watchers.'This book has such atmosphere,and creepiness,and is an ideal read for the Halloween season,or any time you want some spookiness in your life!'Beauty and Lace.'Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character's psyches... Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke,Josh Malerman,and Scott Smith.'
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