The Creeper by A.M. Shine

Your next read if you love: isolated villages, sinister folklore, and the creeping dread of being watched. Set in a remote Irish community, The Creeper is a pick for readers drawn to ominous rules, local secrets, and supernatural suspense.

An ancient evil stalks the streets of a small Irish community in this masterful tale of horror and suspense from the critically acclaimed author of The Watchers.

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.

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
'Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, Josh Malerman, and Scott Smith.' A.E. Siraki, Booklist
'An ideal read for Halloween... or any time you want some spookiness in your life!' Beauty and Lace

Author Biography:

A.M. Shine writes in the Gothic horror tradition. Born in Galway, Ireland, he received his Master's Degree in History there before sharpening his quill and pursuing all things literary and macabre. He is a member of the Irish Writers Centre. His debut novel, The Watchers, has been made into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan.

Follow him on @AMShineWriter and www.amshinewriter.com

Published date: Sept. 15, 2022

Publisher: Head of Zeus

Print length: 320 pages

Language: English

ISBN-13: 9781801102193