A Shadow on the Lens
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The most Gothic, claustrophobic, wonderfully dark thriller to grip you this year
The stifling, atmospheric, gothic crime novel with a unique protagonist and killer twist, perfect for fans of THE WOMAN IN BLACK, THE SILENT COMPANIONS, and LITTLE STRANGERS
****************1904. Thomas Bexley, one of the first forensic photographers, is called to the sleepy Welsh village of Dinas Powys. A yound girl named Betsan Tilny has been found murdered in the woodland.One night, he develops the crime scene photographs in the cellar of his lodgings. There, he finds a face dimly visible in the photographs - the shadowed spectre of Betsan Tilny.In the days that follow, Thomas senses a growing presence watching him as he tries to uncover what the villagers of Dinas Powys are so intent on keeping secret...****************'Gothic, claustrophobic and wonderfully dark' - GUARDIAN'Top notch historical crime fiction, with a dash of the supernatural. A gorgeous book and a riveting tale' - DAVID YOUNG'An intriguing debut' - THE TIMESBuy now!
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- ISBN: 9781409189879
- Author: Sam Hurcom
- Pub date: 28.01.20
- RRP: $27.99
- Format: Paperback / softback
Author
Sam Hurcom
Sam Hurcom was born in Dinas Powys, South Wales in 1991. He studied Philosophy at Cardiff University, attaining both an undergraduate and master's degree. He has since had several short stories published, and has written and illustrated a number of children's books. Sam currently lives in the village he was raised in, close to the woodlands that have always inspired his writing.
A SHADOW ON THE LENS is Sam's debut novel.Other books by the author
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