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Hold the Dark

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Hold the Dark by William Giraldi is a gripping blend of crime and thriller set in the remote Alaskan wilderness. The story unfolds when a grieving mother hires a naturalist to track down the wolves responsible for the disappearance of her son. As the investigation progresses, it spirals into a haunting quest that reveals dark secrets and the primal instincts lurking beneath human civility.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories set in the harsh, mysterious landscapes of Alaska, where the lines between civilisation and wilderness blur. This novel weaves a thrilling, dark narrative filled with suspense and psychological depth, making it perfect for those who relish crime and thriller genres infused with themes of nature and existential dread.

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Wolves have come for the children of Keelut. Three children have been taken from this isolated Alaskan village, including the six-year-old boy of Medora and Vernon Slone. Shattered by grief and seeking consolation, Medora contacts nature writer and wolf expert Russell Core.

Immersing himself in this settlement at the end of the world, he discovers the horrifying darkness at the heart of Medora Slone and learns of an unholy truth harboured by this village.

Hold the Dark is a chilling tale that delves deep into the untamed wilderness and the shadowed depths of human nature.

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Hold the Dark by William Giraldi is highly regarded for its fierce and extraordinary narrative. Reviewers praise its spectacularly violent and exquisitely crafted prose, comparing Giraldi's work to greats like Daniel Woodrell and James Ellroy for his portrayal of man's dark nature. The novel's lyrical and poetic storytelling is highlighted, with some lauding it as horror at its finest.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843445753

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: No Exit Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

William Giraldi grew up in Manville, New Jersey, and attended college at Drew University and Boston University. He is author of the novels Busy Monsters and Hold the Dark, fiction editor for the journal AGNI at Boston University, and a contributing editor at The New Republic. He's been granted fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. His fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The Oxford American, The New York Times, The Sun, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Baffler, Ploughshares, The Wall Street Journal, The New Criterion, and online at The Daily Beast and Salon. He lives in Boston with his wife and sons.

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