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Death's Disciples
by J Robert KingA very up-to-the-minute novel with the taboo-busting confidence of modern horror's finest, delivered with the blissful pace of a techno-thriller...SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS DEAD. When she woke up in the hospital, she could barely remember getting on the flight, let alone the terrorist bomb of which she was the only survivor. But she can hear the voices in her head, for they are the spirits of the dead passengers. They cannot rest until they have delivered their terrifying message: the terrorists know she survived. And they're coming for her!Fle Under: Horror [ Explosions | The FBI Lie | Voices Of The Dead | The Anti-Christ ]
Death's Disciples
by J. Robert KingA very up-to-the-minute novel with the taboo-busting confidence of modern horror's finest, delivered with the blissful pace of a techno-thriller. . . SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS DEAD. When she woke up in the hospital, she could barely remember getting on the flight, let alone the terrorist bomb of which she was the only survivor. But she can hear the voices in her head, for they are the spirits of the dead passengers. They cannot rest until they have delivered their terrifying message: the terrorists know she survived. And they're coming for her!
Death's Door (The Special X Thrillers)
by Michael Slade&“A Grade A thriller . . . twisted, near-omnipotent villains, brutal violence, sharp plot twists, solid (and enthralling) historical research.&” —The Vancouver Sun Canadian Mountie Robert DeClercq and his Special X team are facing down a stolen mummy with a trail of corpses in its wake. The question is: Is this the work of one killer? Or is it some sort of diabolical conspiracy? DeClercq&’s investigation leads him to a local porn king who specializes in snuff videos and a fresh trail of mutilated female bodies being dumped around the Gulf Islands. But just when DeClercq narrows in on the criminality behind these abominable murders, an old enemy returns. Not only is Mephisto determined to destroy DeClercq once and for all, but this megalomaniac won&’t stop until he puts all of humanity at the brink of Death&’s Door. . . . &“There are psycho thrillers and there are psycho thrillers, and the ones to watch are those by Michael Slade. This high-powered mystery stars a psycho so heinous that you might want to take a deep breath before starting this baffling case. [Death&’s Door is] a story to be read with caution.&” —Ottawa Citizen &“There isn&’t a precedent for the barbaric brilliance of a Slade novel. With its well-researched, candid ventures into the most deranged of sick psyches, Death&’s Door is a witches&’ brew of intense intellectualism, police procedure, and white-knuckle, wince-inducing gore.&” —Rue Morgue &“Slade has finely honed his skills . . . You&’ll be up all night reading it and, before you finally sleep, you&’ll check under the bed.&” —The Vancouver Sun
Death's Mantle (1 #1)
by Harmon CooperSe supone que Lucian North está muerto. Sufriendo de una rara enfermedad cardíaca que los médicos dicen que debería haberlo matado hace más de un año, Lucian está jugando un videojuego cuando finalmente llega la muerte. En lugar de ceder, Lucian saca una pistola sobre la Parca. Mientras los dos se miran, terribles demonios conocidos como injuresouls entran en la habitación en busca de la Muerte. Invocando coraje que nunca supo que tenía, Lucian viene en ayuda de la Muerte. Y por sus problemas, se le otorga el Manto de la Muerte. Transportado a un mundo espiritual que nunca podría haber imaginado, Lucian descubre que es instantáneamente poderoso, capaz de conjurar armas desde cero y realizar hazañas increíbles. Presenta la mecánica del juego a su nuevo rol, desarrolla una lista de inventario cuidadosamente seleccionada y modifica un sistema HUD que le permite rastrear mejor sus objetivos. No es fácil ser Muerte, y Lucian necesitará casi todo lo que pueda conseguir mientras se enfrenta a ángeles caídos, parásitos espantosos, heridos de demonios y cazadores de la muerte salvajes. Independientemente de su repentina fuerza, sus nuevos enemigos y su ingenio de jugador, Lucian no puede comunicarse con los vivos, lo que no sería un problema si no hubiera descubierto algo terrible sobre su familia ... El hermano de Lucian está programado para morir, y solo Lucian tiene el poder de hacer algo al respecto.
Death's Master (Flat Earth #2)
by Tanith LeeRediscover her classic, most popular fantasy series, Tales from the Flat Earth, where demons and gods grant wonders and wreak havoc. Visit the Upperearth, where dwell the gods; the Underearth, the realm of nightmarish demons; the Innerearth, the domain of the dead; and the Flat Earth itself, the home of mortals.Supreme amongst them all is the demon god Azhrarn, Night's Master, whose deadly whims could change the lives of those in the Flat Earth. Azhrarn holds in his heart a mystery which could alter the very existence of the Flat Earth forever....
Death's Shadow: The Demonata, Book 7 (The Demonata #7)
by Darren ShanAs the once-human beasts advance, I try draining magic from the air but there's virtually nothing to tap into. In my own time, these creatures would have been simple to deal with. Here, it's going to be difficult. The lead werewolf snaps at the female. With a howl, she leaps. I unleash the spell as she jumps. It's a choking spell. If it doesn't work, I won't know much about it - she'll be on me in a second, and I'm defenseless. With Beranabus, Grubbs, and Kernel off exploring the universe of the Demonata for clues about the Shadow behind the demon invasion, Bec is left behind in Carcery Vale for safekeeping. But with Dervish's health on the decline, Lord Loss knows she's the most vulnerable piece of the Kah-Gash. As hoards of demons, werewolves, and zombies advance, Bec needs to figure how to reach Beranabus with crucial information about the Shadow-fast.
Death's Successor
by Brad AbdulFollowing in the footsteps of Gaiman and Pratchett's Good Omens, the sequel to Abdul&’s debut The Devil&’s Advisor rushes headlong into a madcap, satirical masterpiece of supernatural misfortune.Sequel to The Devil's Advisor, chronicling the fallout of the invasion of Hell as Brian struggles to balance the life he always wanted, while navigating the demands of his chaotic personal relationships on a near-apocalyptic scale.Brian is tapped by Gabrielle, the Archangel of Death, to find a worthy successor before she succumbs to a mortal wound suffered during the invasion of Hell. Brian is forced to juggle this new task in addition to operating as CEO of S.I.N Industries, as well as taking over managing the daily operations in Hell. Dahlia struggles with her new life as a purified human, finding herself adrift, mourning the loss of her twin brother and lacking purpose. That is, until Allanah recruits her to come work for Heaven and develop a strategy to consolidate the afterlife.
Deathbringer
by Bryan SmithHannah Starke was the first to die. And the first to come back. In the small town of Dandridge they all come back. In the middle of it all stands a dark, shadowy figure, with an unspeakable goal.
Deathly Contagious (The Contagium Series #2)
by Emily GoodwinSafety is just an illusion during a zombie apocalypse. The second survival thriller in the Contagium series from the New York Times–bestselling author.Orissa Penwell will do anything in the zombie-plagued world to keep her friends safe. After the discovery of a zombie-proof safe house, she thinks things may actually work out and they can get through the apocalypse together. The compound offers more than just shelter. It gives her and her friends a sense of community and purpose. It gives them a reason to keep living in the dead world.But her chance at happiness is shattered when someone she recently let into her life—and her heart—is shot. Hell-bent on revenge, Orissa will do whatever it takes to seek vengeance and get even . . . without caring what the risk is for herself.Things quickly go from bad to worse and she finds herself lost and abandoned—and forced to face the living dead on her own. When lies, secrets, and desperation are added to the already harrowing world, Orissa discovers that zombies aren’t the only things to worry about.What—or who—will justice cost her? And just how far will Orissa go to avenge someone she loves?Praise for Contagious“I can’t give this post-apocalyptic story six stars but I wish I could!” —Tamara Rose Blodgett“In her narrative storytelling, Emily Goodwin presents a refreshingly strong female hero in her zombie-infested, survival tale . . . Goodwin has shown that female writers can make flesh crawl, both living and undead, just as well as her male peers.” —HorrorAddicts.net
Deathmire (EDGE: A Rivets Short Story #6)
by Jon MayhewTom Striker is a mud lark, earning a crust foraging on the banks of The Thames for anything worth selling. When his friend Billy goes missing, and he saves a man claiming to be Old Father Thames, Tom and his friends are caught up in a battle between powerful spirits. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Debajo de su piel: Un romance paranormal y una fantasía urbana
by Margo Bond CollinsLindi Parker trabaja duro para ser humana, no es una tarea fácil para una cambiaformas serpiente. Ella tiene suerte de que él sea encantador. Él tiene suerte de que ella no muerda. Mucho... Lindi Parker trabaja duro para ser humana, no es una tarea fácil para una cambiaformas serpiente. No tiene ningún deseo de buscar a otros como ella, hasta que un nuevo caso lo cambia todo. Cuando Lindi se entera de que no es la única cambiaformas del mundo, también se da cuenta de que podría ser la siguiente en la lista de un asesino. Para salvarse a sí misma ya los niños maltratados con los que trabaja, tendrá que trabajar en equipo con el Dr. Kade Nevala, un miembro de la tribu cambiaforma responsable de erradicar a los hombres serpiente, y el hombre más atractivo que Lindi haya conocido. Aún más aterrador, tendrá que abrazar su lado de serpiente, una elección que tiene enormes consecuencias para Lindi y para todos los que la rodean.
Deberías haberte ido
by Daniel KehlmannDaniel Kehlmann, finalista del Premio Booker Internacional en 2020 con su novela Tyll, firma un inquietante thriller psicológico que narra el colapso de un escritor atrapado en un juego de espejos escalofriante. «Daniel Kehlmann hace que nuestra propia cabeza se convierta en una casa encantada y da un giro completo a la literatura de terror». Die Welt Un guionista en plena crisis creativa y conyugal acaba de llegar —acompañado de su mujer y de su hija— a una flamante casa de montaña. Es diciembre. El frío blancoazulado de los glaciares, los bosques ocultos por una espesa bruma, el fluir de un río y un profundo y silencioso valle prometen, al fin, un nuevo comienzo. Una nueva oportunidad para finalizar un guion que se le resiste y para intentar reconciliarse con su mujer. Sin embargo, algo pasa en la casa. Poco a poco los contornos de la realidad comienzan a difuminarse y lo que parecía una escapada idílica se convierte en una inquietante espiral de comportamientos disfuncionales. Deberías haberte ido es una lectura sobrecogedora. Un relato claustrofóbico donde la realidad se tiñe de surrealismo y el terror no se presenta con sobresaltos, sino como un siniestro sueño cuyas piezas no acaban de encajar. La crítica ha dicho:«Pocas veces Kehlmann ha diseñado un laberinto de realidad tan sofisticado, ha adentrado tanto al lector en la espesura de la duda. [...] Su audaz fantasía no solo se apoya en un lenguaje cristalino, tranquilo y nunca impostado, sino también en un profundo conocimiento de la naturaleza humana y de la sociedad actual.»Die Zeit«Esta alucinante novela sobre un escritor que pierde la cordura contiene imágenes alarmantes que permanecen en la retina. Kehlmann logra algunas florituras oscuramente cómicas, provocativas, potentes, agradablemente inquietantes».John Williams, The New York Times «Un ejercicio de terror construido de forma hermosa. Kehlmann crea una sensación de miedo existencial que trasciende a cualquier historia de fantasmas. Un libro que te mantiene despierto toda la noche».Kirkus Reviews «Una clase magistral de estilo sobrio, prosa meticulosamente atenta y agilidad imaginativa. Kehlmann crea complejidad narrativa con los trazos más hábiles».The Literary Review «Un libro que debería llevar una advertencia sanitaria: leer a solas bajo su propio riesgo».Monocle«Un experimento magistral sobre los límites del realismo literario».The Brooklyn Rail «Kehlmann usa con habilidad elementos básicos del terror y ofrece una mirada sobre la distinción entre el arte y la vida».Publishers Weekly«Mi novelista alemán favorito».Ian McEwan «Kehlmann es uno de los más brillantes escritores en activo».Jeffrey Eugenides
Debts: A Novella
by Tammar SteinIn this 50-page novella by Tammar Stein, the author of KINDRED and SPOILS, Miriam and Natasha think they've escaped their respective brushes with otherworldly beings. Miriam has settled into a normal-seeming life, where her biggest worry is her boyfriend's, Emmett's, faithfulness--a far cry from the troubles of her past. Natasha is far more concerned with Emmett's heart, so much so that she deludes herself into thinking she can escape the deal she made with the devil that won her family 22 million cursed dollars in the lottery. As their lives briefly intersect where Kindred's story ends and Spoils' begins, they learn that debts with the supernatural are not so easily escaped.
December
by Phil RickmanIn the ruins of a haunted medieval abbey, four musicians hope to tap into the site's dark history—an experience that almost destroys themThirteen years ago on a cold December night, a rock band called The Philosophers Stone gathered in the ancient ruins of an abbey to record their new album.The evening ended in bloodshed and death. Now, the tapes from that fateful recording session have been released as The Black Album, and the scattered members of the band know it's time for a reunion. Time to return to that dark December night—for one final performance.
December Park
by Ronald Malfi&“A complex and chilling tale of friends, family and the often murderous secrets that hide in the dark&” from the award-winning author of Bone White (Robert McCammon, New York Times–bestselling author). The Piper has come to take the children away . . . In the fall of 1993, fifteen-year-old Angelo Mazzone sees his first dead body. The murder is linked to the Piper, the possible abductor of three other children—who haven&’t been found—over the past few months. Some people in town say the woods are haunted, but Angelo and his friends head in anyway, to search the darkness for a monster. What they find there will change who they are—and everything they once believed in . . . &“A frightening, thoroughly engaging read with a deeply moving series of narrative motifs running throughout, ones that needle the mind and tug at the heart in the best way . . . A triumph of suspense, an affectionate ode to adolescence and by far Ronald Malfi&’s strongest effort to date.&” —Horror Novel Reviews &“Malfi is a man of many voices, a sort of literary version of Mel Blanc (the &‘man of a thousand voices&’), but all of his voices are captivating, though none of them quite the same. Horror and crime fans will find much to like here.&” —Booklist
Decisioni
by Jorge UrretaQuando Eduardo Montero, famoso imprenditore farmaceutico spagnolo, perde sua moglie Carolina a causa di un cancro non diagnosticato in tempo, il senso di colpa si impadronisce della sua vita e lui si convince che una decisione che ha preso, o che si è rifiutato di prendere, potrebbe aver cambiato il corso degli eventi. Assillato dall’idea di essere il responsabile dell’accaduto, inizierà subito a cercare, all’interno della comunità scientifica internazionale, qualcuno o qualcosa che gli permetta di riportare in vita sua moglie, non importa come, anche a costo di sfidare le leggi della vita e della morte, in una storia in cui nulla è come sembra e, a dispetto delle apparenze, nessuno è degno di fiducia. Decisioni è un thriller con elementi di fantascienza, che ti rapirà fin dalla prima parola. Se ti è mai capitato di porti degli interrogativi sulle tue decisioni e su come queste abbiano potuto influire sul tuo passato o potranno influire sul tuo futuro, ecco il romanzo che fa per te. Dicono del libro: «Trovo che la trama sia, come ho già detto, rivoluzionaria, ricca di suspense, mistero e azione» «I lettori che sapranno essere pazienti saranno ricompensati da un’opera in cui potranno identificarsi e il cui finale li farà riflettere profondamente e a lungo» «Non riuscivo a smettere di leggere perché volevo scoprire cosa sarebbe capitato ad Eduardo» «Grazie a una buona costruzione della trama e dei personaggi, ci lascia un buon sapore in bocca alla fine della lettura» «La storia mi ha affascinato perché l’autore scrive in modo fantastico. Ho amato il suo black humor»
Deck Z: The Titanic
by Chris Pauls Matt SolomonThis fast-paced thriller reimagines the historical events of the doomed Titanic voyage—with an outbreak of zombie mayhem. Desperate to keep a terrifying new virus out of the wrong hands, a German scientist smuggles the lone sample onto the RMS Titanic. But he’s followed by a government agent, and the ensuing spy games unleash a zombie plague. With the 2,200 passengers sailing to New York, Capt. Edward Smith and his inner circle desperately try to contain the growing horde. Smith’s team is forced into bloody hand-to-hand combat down the narrow halls of the huge steamer. In its few short days at sea, the majestic Titanic turns into a Victorian bloodbath, steaming at top speed toward a cold, blue iceberg.
Declaration Year 3: An Academy Reversed Harem Paranormal Bully Romance (Fallen Fae Academy #3)
by Rachel Angel"At Fallen Fae Academy, the magic will either complete you or kill you." My name is Harley, as in Harlequin. Plucked from my home from Las Vegas, NV, and placed into an University on an arts scholarship, suddenly I am the girl the four hottest and most popular boys have decided to "initiate". This is no ordinary "hazing" ritual, and these boys are no ordinary boys. This mysterious University looks like any ivy league campus, but it isn't. Step in and you are transported beyond your wildest imagination. I should be ecstatic being here. Except surviving "Initiation" is going to take everything I've got. Don't let the beauty of the four fae boys fool you. They are as dangerous as they are beautiful. And underneath everything, runs a deep secret. One I need to find out before Initiation kills me. They think a human is weak. They think I shouldn't be at this university. I'm about to prove them wrong. **Declaration Year 3 is the third book in the Fallen Fae Series with a badass heroine, four deadly, striking fae princes, heart-pounding action, super steamy love scenes, and great romance. It is a reverse harem bully romance for 18 and up.
Deep Blue
by David Niall WilsonBrandt is a down-and-out guitarist and vocalist who believes his life has hit rock bottom. He can barely make the rent on his apartment, he drinks so much he can barely make it to the crappy gig that keeps his band afloat, let alone play when he gets there. When he leaves the bar one dark night with a bottle of Jose Cuervo in one hand and his guitar case in the other, he finds he's locked out of his apartment with nowhere to go. As he stands alone in the dark and feeling sorry for himself, he hears a lone harmonica being played in the distance. The sound is deep and powerful, and something in the music draws him away from his doorway and into an old alley where the homeless gather around garbage-can fires. What he finds there is the harmonica player -- an old black man who can play the blues like Brandt dreams of doing himself. When he begs the old man to teach him, Brandt finds that he has been both gifted and cursed.
Deep Dark (A Cassia Thorne Mystery #1)
by Zohra Nabi'This book is stunning – Zohra Nabi writes like a dream and has achieved the impossible by conjuring up a living, breathing Victorian London right before my eyes. I felt like I was right there with Cassia while reading it, magic sparkling around us.' – Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous SweetmakersThe dark was deep; it opened like a cavernous mouth and swallowed the boy whole. Cassia Thorne leads a double life. By day, she sells ballads at Bartholomew Fair. By night she spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. Cassia has plans of escaping both of these lives. But this year there are rumours of children being snatched off of the streets of London and no one willing to help. So Cassia decides to take matters into her own hands; with the help of a young pickpocket, Teo and her friend Felix, Cassia starts to investigate the disappearances. She soon discovers a sinister conspiracy at the heart of the city - mysterious men in blue coats and whispers of a beast that lives in the deep dark tunnels below the city. Can Cassia get to the bottom of the mystery and rescue the missing children before it's too late? Join Cassia and her friends on a spine-tingling supernatural adventure through the streets of London!A breathtaking new direction from a rising star and the author of The Kingdom Over the Sea, a Waterstone's Children's Book of month. Praise for Deep Dark: &‘A spine-tingling, Dickensian adventure.&’ – The Bookseller &‘An atmospheric adventure with a wonderfully engaging heroine – this richly evocative story will sweep you away to the streets of 19th century London.&’ – Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow &‘An extraordinarily thrilling, fantastical adventure through London with a monstrous twist! Deep Dark is a rallying cry for justice.&’ – Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend &‘An eerie and intricate tale that holds you fast and drags you beneath the surface of Victorian London . . . unputdownable.&’ – Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea
Deep Dark Water: A tense crime thriller to keep you up all night (Jennifer Dorey)
by Lara DearmanAn atmospheric new crime series set in the Channel Islands, for readers of Ann Cleeves, Peter May and LJ Ross, introducing investigative journalist Jennifer Dorey. Jennifer Dorey thinks she is safe. Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper. After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years. Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected. But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.And home is the last place she should be.DEEP DARK WATER introduces readers to returning characters journalist Jennifer Dorey and DCI Michael Gilbert. Previously published as The Devil's Claw*************************What readers are saying about Lara Dearman's Channel Island mysteries:'I've never been to Guernsey but this book has made me add it to my bucket list!' 'Reminds me of the excellent "Bergerac" detective series.''I can't wait for the next Jennifer Dorey instalment''Guernsey makes a wonderful setting for the book''Found it very gripping and could not put it down.'
Deep Dark Water: A tense crime thriller to keep you up all night (Jennifer Dorey)
by Lara DearmanThis title was previously published in 2017 with the original title, 'The Devil's Claw''With a unique protagonist, and a brilliant setting, Lara Dearman creates more tension than a suspension bridge as you hold your breath through the book.' Helen Fields, author of Perfect SilenceAn atmospheric new crime series set in the Channel Islands, for readers of Ann Cleeves, Peter May and Elly Griffiths. Jennifer Dorey thinks she is safe. Following a traumatic incident in London, Jennifer has returned to her childhood home in Guernsey, taking a job as a reporter at the local newspaper. After the discovery of a drowned woman on a beach, she uncovers a pattern of similar deaths that have taken place over the past fifty years. Together with DCI Michael Gilbert, an officer on the verge of retirement, they follow a dark trail of island myths and folklore to 'Fritz', the illegitimate son of a Nazi soldier. His work, painstakingly executed, has so far gone undetected. But with his identity about to be uncovered, the killer now has Jennifer in his sights.And home is the last place she should be.DEEP DARK WATER introduces readers to returning characters journalist Jennifer Dorey and DCI Michael Gilbert. *************************'A dark, thrilling murder mystery in a richly-realised setting--the best debut I've read this year' Mason Cross, author of Don't Look for Me'Highly competent . . . and appealingly heartfelt' Kirkus Reviews'Atmospheric and tense. Superb!' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister'A powerful debut. with smooth prose and engaging characters, Dearman draws her readers into a tangle web of secrets' Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King's DaughterWhat readers have said about Deep Dark Water:'Atmospheric and superbly written' Amazon'A real page turner, keeping you guessing until the end' Amazon'Superb new series with great characters and amazing scenery. Loved it!' Amazon'A deadly mystery, with its roots in the historical past. I am so hooked!' Goodreads'This is a hugely assured and absorbing debut novel' Goodreads
Deep Down (Hallie Michaels #2)
by Deborah CoatesDeep Down is the chlling sequel to Wide Open, Deborah Coates's "refreshingly original dark fantasy debut." (Publishers Weekly) Now that she's solved her sister's murder, Hallie Michaels has left the army and isn't sure what to do next. Her relationship with deputy Boyd Davies is tentative, there's still distance between her and her father, and she needs a job. The good news is, she hasn't seen a ghost in weeks.All that changes when she gets a call asking her to help an elderly neighbor who is being stalked by black dogs, creatures from the underworld that are harbingers of death. When a black dog appears, Hallie learns, a reaper is sure to follow. And if the dark visions she's suddenly receiving are any indication, it looks like the reaper is now following her.Meanwhile, strange events herald the arrival of ghosts from Boyd's past, ghosts the young deputy isn't ready to face. Refusing Hallie's help, Boyd takes off to deal with the problem on his own, only to find that he's facing something much larger and more frightening than he'd imagined.Stalked by a reaper and plagued by dark visions, Hallie finds she must face her fears and travel into Death's own realm to save those she most loves.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Deep Night
by Greg F. GifuneFor Seth Roman and his younger brother Raymond, it was supposed to be a getaway from their dull, corporate jobs and empty, troubled lives, a week of card playing and drinking at a cabin in the remote woods of northern Maine. But when a young woman staggers into their camp with her clothes covered in blood, their lives are changed forever. The woman brings with her something ancient, deadly and inhuman. Held in its clutches, they must fight an all-consuming evil from which there is no escape, an evil born of the darkest corners of human existence.
Deep Roots (The Innsmouth Legacy #2)
by Ruthanna EmrysIn this dark fantasy sequel to Winter Tide, siblings in Cold War America look to rebuild their New England community only to find mystery and danger.A finalist for the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and the Dragon Award for Best Fantasy NovelRuthanna Emrys’s Innsmouth Legacy, which began with Winter Tide and continues with Deep Roots, confronts H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos head-on, boldly upturning his fear of the unknown with a heart-warming story of found family, acceptance, and perseverance in the face of human cruelty and the cosmic apathy of the universe. Emrys brings together a family of outsiders, bridging the gaps between the many people marginalized by the homogenizing pressure of 1940s America . . .Aphra Marsh, descendant of the People of the Water, has survived Deep One internment camps and made a grudging peace with the government that destroyed her home and exterminated her people on land. Deep Roots continues Aphra’s journey to rebuild her life and family on land, as she tracks down long-lost relatives. She must repopulate Innsmouth or risk seeing it torn down by greedy developers, but as she searches she discovers that people have been going missing. She will have to unravel the mystery, or risk seeing her way of life slip away.“Wicked for the Cthulhu Mythos.” —Seanan McGuire on the Innsmouth Legacy“Deep Roots is a marvel of a fantasy novel, with monsters fighting for their very existence and a place to call their own.” —Booklist“I really like this story and think fans of Lovecraft will enjoy it if they don’t mind switching genres. It’s not horror and it’s not a particularly “alien” version of the Mythos but it’s still a very good take on Lovecraft’s work which I enjoyed for its own sake.” —Grimdark Magazine