Soon

By: Lois Murphy

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Paperback | 15 October 2019

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352 Pages

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20.5 x 13.5 x 2.5

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A gripping literary horror novel about the death of a haunted town, for fans of Richard Matheson. Winner of the Aurealis Best Horror 2017.+

A near-deserted town in the middle of nowhere, Nebulah's days of mining and farming prosperity are long gone. One winter solstice the birds disappear. A residual and mysterious mist arrives, and before long the inhabitants of the town learn not to venture out after dark - anyone who does is torn apart by the terrifying ghosts that haunt the mist. Gradually the town is abandoned, until only six remain. Forgotten by the rest of the world, for Nebulah's retired policeman Pete and the small band of survivors, this is the only place they have left. When another of their number dies, Pete receives a warning from a convincing psychic: he will be dead by next solstice - unless he, too, leaves town.

About the Author

Lois Murphy has won a handful of prizes for her writing, including the Northern Territory Literary Award and the Sisters in Crime Best New Talent Prize. The majority of Soon, her first novel, was written while living in a caravan park in Carnarvon. Lois currently lives in Melbourne, Victoria.

Industry Reviews

"A similar energy and frantic dread as that found in Josh Malerman's Bird Box...A solid new entry into the horror scene filled with anxiety and dread."
Kirkus Reviews

"Soon will appeal to Stephen King fans thanks to the picture Murphy paints of a small town left behind to rot in isolation. Readers will be glued to their seats.."
Booklist

"This debut work, that's also the winner of the Aurealis Best Horror 2017, is beautifully written, has a clever plot and is filled with interesting characters. This poetic creation by Lois Murphy deserves the attention of horror and literary novels and is a perfect read for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, Joe Hill, Josh Malerman, and Richard Matheson."
Mystery Tribune

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