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Dead Water

A novel of folk horror
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Dead Water by C. A. Fletcher weaves a gripping tale where an island community is besieged by a menacing and mysterious force. As the tension escalates, residents must confront their deepest fears and ancestral secrets. This Sci-Fi fantasy explores themes of isolation, survival, and the haunting power of hidden pasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to immersive storytelling that blends elements of mystery and the supernatural with thrilling suspense. Set in a remote Scottish island, the narrative weaves folklore and eerie landscapes into a gripping tale that keeps readers intrigued and on the edge of their seats. If you appreciate atmospheric settings and tales that unravel with captivating tension, this novel may be a great choice for you.

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Dead Water

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AND THE WATER SHALL CALL THEM HOME

A water-borne blight hits a small community on a remote Scottish island. The residents are a mix of island-born and newcomers seeking a slower life away from the modern world; all have their own secrets, some much darker than others. Some claim the illness may be a case of mass hysteria - or even a long-buried curse - but when ferry service fails and phone towers go down, inconvenience grows into a nightmarish ordeal as the outwardly harmonious fabric of the community is irreversibly torn apart.

Dead Water is an atmospheric, suspenseful tale of folk horror and isolation within a small island community, from the author of A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World - perfect for fans of Midnight Mass and Pine.

'Meticulously plotted . . . thoroughly satisfying' - Publishers Weekly

'A deep cold dive into horror to leave you breathless' - Daily Mail

'Terrific; a tense and creepy thriller with an atmosphere thick with sea salt and dread' - SFX

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Dead Water by C. A. Fletcher is generally noted for its atmospheric and engaging narrative in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre. Readers commend its ability to blend suspense with an intriguing plot, often highlighting Fletcher's skill in world-building and character development. The book's vivid descriptions and gripping storyline have been praised for keeping readers engrossed till the end.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356513843

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 528

About the Author

C. A. Fletcher has children and dogs. He lives in Scotland and writes for a living.

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