Description
Discover the chilling new dark thriller from the acclaimed author of The Last House on Needless Street. This 2023 release tells the gripping tale of Wilder Harlow, who retreats to a windswept cottage overlooking the sea to pen the last story of his life. As Wilder chronicles his childhood friends and a notorious killer from their small New England town, he uncovers haunting secrets that entwine his past and present. The horror of a long-forgotten body sends shivers through the decades, while the specter of his one-time friend, Sky, looms large. Sky, who betrayed Wilder's trust by transforming his unfinished memoir into the sensational bestseller, The Sound and the Dagger, now seems to be orchestrating Wilder's fate from beyond the grave. Strange notes written in Sky’s distinctive green ink appear, and the boundaries between reality and fiction blur ominously. As Wilder grapples with the mystery of a woman no one else can see drowning in the cove, he faces a haunting question: is he the master of his narrative, or is he merely a pawn in a more sinister plot? This psychological thriller captivates readers with layers of suspense and intrigue, making it a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Perfect for fans of dark mysteries and psychological horror, this novel stands out as a unique exploration of betrayal, memory, and the power of storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800810983
Year: 2023
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
The new dark thriller from the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street
In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the killer that stalked their small New England town. Of the body they found, the horror of that discovery echoing down the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, The Sound and the Dagger.
This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, a man who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why. But as he writes, Wilder begins to find notes written in Sky's signature green ink and events in his manuscript start to chime eerily with the present. Is Sky haunting him? Did Wilder have more to do with Sky's death than he admits? And who is the woman drowning in the cove, whom no-one else can see?
No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder begins to wonder: is he writing the book, or is the book writing him?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800810983
Year: 2023
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
The new dark thriller from the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street
In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the killer that stalked their small New England town. Of the body they found, the horror of that discovery echoing down the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, The Sound and the Dagger.
This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, a man who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why. But as he writes, Wilder begins to find notes written in Sky's signature green ink and events in his manuscript start to chime eerily with the present. Is Sky haunting him? Did Wilder have more to do with Sky's death than he admits? And who is the woman drowning in the cove, whom no-one else can see?
No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder begins to wonder: is he writing the book, or is the book writing him?