{"title":"Mere Joyce","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative worlds of Mere Joyce, where the intricate tapestry of everyday life unfolds with depth and nuance. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eAs the Snow Gathers\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers into richly drawn characters and settings that capture both the quiet moments and profound emotions of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoyce's storytelling balances subtle drama with a keen observation of human connections, creating narratives that resonate long after the final page. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven fiction with heartfelt themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"as-the-snow-gathers-by-mere-joyce-9781464258435","title":"As the Snow Gathers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUprooted\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eMidnight Mass\u003c\/em\u003e in Mere Joyce's heart-pounding horror novel, \u003cem\u003eAs the Snow Gathers\u003c\/em\u003e. For decades, the town of Aplin Shade and the Fanteur have had a deal: the Fanteur take the dead, and the townsfolk let them in exchange for peace. Until now. And as winter sets in, there's nowhere left to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe forest doesn't just take what it's owed—it takes whatever it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominic was born in Aplin Shade, a remote Canadian town built on the bones of another that vanished without a trace. Bookish and quiet, he never asked to lead his family, but after a carriage crash kills his father and leaves his sister forever changed, he has no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe only person who truly sees him is Lex, a logger in the camp near town and the love Dominic must keep secret. Together they dream of escaping Aplin Shade, a place where isolation breeds judgment and every kindness hides a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the forest is no refuge. The Fanteur dwell there—shadowed beings who come at night to drain the dead of their blood and return them for burial by dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey've never touched the living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs winter descends and the Fanteur strike back against the logging camp, Dominic and Lex must fight for their lives, their love, and a way out of the woods' tightening grasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the forest doesn't forgive, and it never forgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233108504812,"sku":"9781464258435","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781464258435-as-the-snow-gathers-1.jpg?v=1787725792"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mere-joyce.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}