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The Creeper

A Shine
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The Creeper is a masterful tale of horror and suspense from one of Ireland's most talented emerging authors.

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.

It seems 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

'Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character's psyches... Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, Josh Malerman, and Scott Smith.' A.E. Siraki, Booklist

'An ideal read for the Halloween season, or any time you want some spookiness in your life!' Beauty and Lace

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ISBN9781801102179
PublisherHead of Zeus
Publication Date10/13/22
Pages240

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  • lunarslib
    lunarslib

    90 Followers

    5.0

    5⭐️!!! As expected A.M. Shine does not disappoint!!! Just like in The Watchers and Stay in the Light I fell in love with the revolving about fairy tales and folklore! I absolutely adore Shine's style of writing as it's so beautifully written and the way he describes things in his storytelling. I can't wait to read more of what he comes up with!

    Mar 13, 2025

  • vanishing_librarian
    vanishing_librarian

    5 Followers

    3.0

    This is a story about a historian and an archaeologist who take on the quest to find out more about a secluded town where the people never leave and lock themselves in at night because they are scared of the creeper. If you are to believe the story you will see him three times before he will kill you. So better stay inside and cover your windows!

    Aug 22, 2024

  • vanishing.librarian
    vanishing.librarian

    4 Followers

    3.0

    This is a story about a historian and an archaeologist who take on the quest to find out more about a secluded town where the people never leave and lock themselves in at night because they are scared of the creeper. If you are to believe the story you will see him three times before he will kill you. So better stay inside and cover your windows!

    Aug 3, 2025

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