The Loney
The unnerving folk horror bestseller from the author of Starve Acre
(Author) Andrew Michael HurleyTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER. WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD. THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016. A brilliantly unsettling and atmospheric debut full of unnerving horror - 'The Loney is not just good, it's great. It's an amazing piece of fiction' Stephen King Two brothers. One mute, the other his lifelong protector. Year after year, their family visits the same sacred shrine on a desolate strip of coastline known as the Loney, in desperate hope of a cure. In the long hours of waiting, the boys are left alone. And they cannot resist the causeway revealed with every turn of the treacherous tide, the old house they glimpse at its end . . . Many years on, Hanny is a grown man no longer in need of his brother's care. But then the child's body is found. And the Loney always gives up its secrets, in the end. 'This is a novel of the unsaid, the implied, the barely grasped or understood, crammed with dark holes and blurry spaces that your imagination feels compelled to fill' Observer 'A masterful excursion into terror' The Sunday Times
Andrew Michael Hurley
Andrew Michael Hurley is a British author known for his gothic horror novels that blend elements of folklore, religion, and psychological suspense. His most notable works include "The Loney" and "Devil's Day," which have garnered critical acclaim for their atmospheric prose and chilling narratives.
Hurley's writing style is characterized by its slow-building tension, richly drawn characters, and haunting imagery. He is praised for his ability to create an unsettling atmosphere that lingers long after the final page is turned.
Hurley's contributions to literature include revitalizing the gothic horror genre with his unique blend of literary fiction and supernatural elements. His works have been compared to classics such as Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" and M.R. James's ghost stories.
"The Loney" is perhaps Hurley's most famous work, earning him the Costa Book Award for First Novel and establishing him as a rising star in the world of literary horror. The novel follows a young boy's harrowing journey to a desolate coastal landscape where dark secrets and ancient rituals await.
Overall, Andrew Michael Hurley's distinctive voice and masterful storytelling have cemented his place as a prominent figure in contemporary horror fiction. His work continues to captivate readers with its spine-tingling suspense and profound exploration of the human psyche.
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