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The Fisherman

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In The Fisherman by John Langan, a widowed man finds solace in fishing and convinces a co-worker to join him. Their shared journey takes them to a mysterious reservoir with a dark history. As they delve deeper, they encounter supernatural elements that intertwine with their personal grief and desires.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're drawn to tales that blend horror with deep, atmospheric storytelling, you might enjoy the unsettling experience offered in this book by John Langan. Ideal for fans of Lovecraftian horror and psychological dread, it delves into the dark corners of grief and the supernatural.

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In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true.

When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumours of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir.

It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.

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The Fisherman by John Langan has been lauded for its atmospheric storytelling and intricate weaving of suspense and supernatural elements. Reviewers have praised its deep character development and the chilling ambience that builds throughout the narrative. The novel's exploration of grief and loss is often highlighted as profoundly moving, adding layers of depth to the horror elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939905215

Publisher: Word Horde

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2016

Imprint: Word Horde

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 417g

Pages: 282

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