Título: Merfolk (World's Scariest Legends)
Autor: Jeremy Bates
Sinopse: Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends.
A renowned marine biologist’s search for creatures known only in myths and legends turns deadly when the hunters become the hunted.
"Merfolk (World’s Scariest Legends) is a chilling novel that might make the head of the master of horror, Stephen King, do a three-sixty."—Reader Views
"Jeremy Bates knows how to sneak up on readers and scare them senseless. In Merfolk Bates unleashes a chilling adventure tale that's loaded to the gills with suspense, mystery, and scientific terror. If you love old-school movie monsters, don't miss out—Merfolk is Creature from the Black Lagoon for the Netflix generation."—Brandon McNulty, author of BAD PARTS and ENTRY WOUNDS
"Merfolk: World's Scariest Legends 4 is a study in horror thriller experiences that will delight those who like nautical intrigue and tension. It joins other "World's Scariest" collections by Bates, yet stands on its own as a powerful saga of literary terror and intrigue."—Midwest Book Review
“A terrifying page-turner, Merfolk gives readers yet another reason not to swim in the ocean. Jeremy Bates is the real deal.”—Flint Maxwell, author of THE DARK WINTER
Praise for Jeremy Bates:
"Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King" ★★★★★
"Best book I've read to date" ★★★★★
"Perfect for Laymon fans!" ★★★★★
"Definitely recommend to all fans of modern horror" ★★★★★
"A master storyteller!" ★★★★★
"I sort of fell into Jeremy Bates by accident, and I'm so glad I did. He's one of my new favorite writers, and I urge everyone to check him out" ★★★★★
"The most chilling book I’ve ever read!" ★★★★★
"Absolutely loved this book" ★★★★★
"Non-stop adrenaline rush from beginning to end" ★★★★★
"Any Stephen King or Dean Koontz fan will love it" ★★★★★
"I was hooked from the first page!" ★★★★★
"Binge worthy!" ★★★★★
"This is one of the best books I have ever read!" ★★★★★
"A very juicy, scary ride" ★★★★★
"Suicide Forest is up there with Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box" ★★★★★
"Scariest book I've ever read" ★★★★★
"Huge fan of Mr Bates! You won't be disap-pointed" ★★★★★
"Edge-of-my-seat experience! I felt I was indeed living the horror" ★★★★★
"Page-turner with a twist! I was hanging on to every word!" ★★★★★
"One of the greatest suspense-filled books I have ever read" ★★★★★
"If you enjoy Richard Laymon, you'll love reading Jeremy Bates" ★★★★★
"A true edge-of-your-seat thriller...I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★
"Startlingly Spooky!" ★★★★★
"A non-stop page-turner!" ★★★★★
"Early Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Jeremy Bates is a must read!" ★★★★★
"As usual Jeremy Bates has done it again... Give him a try, you'll not regret it" ★★★★★
Although in a series, this is a STAND-ALONE novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cut-ter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, James Herbert. We hope you enjoy!
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Merfolk (World’s Scariest Legends)”, de Jeremy Bates, publicado pela editora Ghillinnein Books, em 2021 e com 263 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Ghillinnein Books
Páginas: 263
Ano: 2021-06-21
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1988091578
ISBN13: 9781988091570
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Ghillinnein Books conduzem o leitor a ambientes sombrios e tensos, onde o medo se manifesta tanto em cenários naturais isolados quanto em ameaças humanas. A experiência de leitura costuma ser marcada por narrativas de suspense intenso, com ritmo acelerado e clima de perigo constante, frequentemente ambientadas em florestas, regiões remotas ou locais com histórias sobrenaturais. As tramas exploram conflitos entre sobrevivência e forças desconhecidas, misturando elementos de terror clássico com toques contemporâneos, o que cria um contraste entre o terror psicológico e o horror físico. O catálogo revela uma predileção por histórias que desafiam o leitor a encarar o medo em suas múltiplas formas, seja em ambientes reais, como selvas africanas e florestas japonesas, ou em localidades envoltas em lendas urbanas e fenômenos inexplicáveis.
