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Superstitions only survive if people believe in them...
Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen – until they arrive.
The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history, its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown.
It seems a nameless fear stalks the streets, but nobody will talk – nobody except one little girl. Her words strike dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer...
That night, Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away...
Reviewers on A.M. Shine:
'A dark, claustrophobic read.' T. Kingfisher
'Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character's psyches... Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, Josh Malerman, and Scott Smith.' A.E. Siraki, Booklist
'An ideal read for the Halloween season, or any time you want some spookiness in your life!' Beauty and Lace
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781801102209
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- ISBN: 9781801102209
- File size: 2259 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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October 28, 2022
Impulsive archaeologist Chloe and down-on-his-luck historian Ben land at the doorstep of the mysterious Dr. Sparling, who wants to learn more about the reclusive villagers of Tir Mallacht, an Irish village cut off from the rest of civilization for the past 200 years. Ben and Chloe agree to interview the superstitious villagers, with the promise of a big payday. When a little girl tells Chloe and Ben about a nameless figure who, once conjured, will follow you until you've seen him three times, the final time being your last, they laugh it off as the silly superstition of a delusional cult--until they see it, watching them from afar. While there's a predictable horror formula--a mysterious stranger hires an eclectic group of individuals to research an undoubtedly dangerous and spooky myth/phenomenon--Shine (The Watchers) still manages to sprinkle suspense and absolute terror across the pages. VERDICT Deliciously eerie, this may get off to a slow start, but it builds intense momentum and suspense in a spooky setting that is so immersive, readers will not be able to shake that feeling of dread and foreboding long after they've closed the book and the curtains, for good measure.--Alana Quarles
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