Description
An unmissable, haunting new novel from the Costa First Novel Award shortlisted author of An Unremarkable Body
THE ISLAND IS ABANDONED. BUT SHE IS NOT ALONE . . .
Off the windswept coast of Scotland lies Finish Island, rugged and remote. Once a home, it now stands abandoned, a place of dark history and deep memory, a place that holds its stories close. Unable to write since her daughter's death, it's here that Seren comes to work, hoping that the solitude and silence will inspire her next novel.
But the island holds memories of its own, restless and unwilling to stay buried. As unsettling occurrences become even more bizarre and frightening, Seren starts seeing uncanny resonances between her past and the island's history. There is something on this island, something ancient and unforgiving. Will Seren discover its secrets, before it's too late?
'A slow-burner shot through with menace, this is perfect for when the nights draw in' Heat Magazine
'Spine-tingling' My Weekly
'Captivating. Lodato masterfully blends suspense and the supernatural, making this novel a must-read' Northern Life
'Will toy with your pulse and send chills down your spine. In an equal measure of grief and terror, this novel is an unmissable modern Gothic that lingers long after closing the covers' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb
She believes there is nothing on on the island but the ghosts in her mind, but believing isn't enough.
About the Author
Elisa Lodato grew up in London and read English at Cambridge. Her debut novel, An Unremarkable Body, was longlisted for the 2016 Bath Novel Award and shortlisted for the 2018 Costa First Novel Award. Her second novel is The Necessary Marriage and Ghost Story is her latest novel. Elisa lives in Gloucestershire with her husband and two children.
Reviews
A slow-burner shot through with menace, this is perfect for when the nights draw in. * Heat Magazine *
Captivating. Lodato masterfully blends suspense and the supernatural, making this novel a must-read for those dark, gloomy nights as winter draws in. * Northern Life *
Ghost Story will toy with your pulse and send chills down your spine. In an equal measure of grief and terror, this novel is an unmissable modern Gothic that lingers long after closing the covers. * Lucy Rose, author of THE LAMB *
Spinetingling * My Weekly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786583376
Author Elisa Lodato
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Manilla Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 444g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 26mm
