The Silent Land

"A sensitive exploration of love's redemptive power." Stephen King," ""Entertainment Weekly" "This tour de force invites comparison to the work of Haruki Murakami and Ian McEwan..... So perfectly rendered.... Joyce's skill at conveying the creepiness of inexplicable events creates undeniable tension.... The novel is encased, like the village, in a veil of ice and mystery.... The novel's conclusion is both beautiful and devastating with its insight into the lives of two decent, honest people. Few times while reading fiction have I been so overcome by how remembering the past and living in the moment combine to form the core of our existence. In "The Silent Land" - a classic in the making - Joyce's great and abiding gift is to make the reader feel this truth fiercely and protectively." -- "The Washington Post "(Jeff VanderMeer) "Stark, layered, ominous and yet appealing...Luckily for the reader, in the end Mr. Joyce delivers relief along with satisfaction and wonder."" --New York Times ""With TV's "Lost" having found its conclusion, and its successor on the pop culture landscape still missing in its own right, fans longing for a mysterious and mystical world to explore might consider visiting "The Silent Land," a tautly rendered new novel by British writer Graham Joyce... For all of "The Silent Land's" surreal chills and heavy-footed nods to spirituality, Jake and Zoe's relationship thoughtfully remains at the forefront with sharp banter and finely drawn moments of mutual reflection that carry an endearing grace.... As engaging as a twisted fireside yarn and paced almost as quickly, "The Silent Land" doesn't necessarily tell a new story, but it tells it with enough heartfelt panache to ensure its mystery -- and its ultimately hopeful reflection of ours -- never ceases to matter." - "Los Angeles Times" "World Fantasy Award-winner Graham Joyce may be the best guide available to the uncertain terrain of dreams, intoxication and madness...Joyc