I am the Sea: An isolated lighthouse keeper investigates an unexplained death by

Description: I am the Sea by Matt Stanley A dark, and atmospheric mystery about an isolated lighthouse keeper. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 1870. Apprentice lighthouseman James Meakes joins two others at the remote offshore rock of Ripsaw Reef replacement for a keeper whose death there remains unexplained.Meakes suspicions grow as he accustoms himself to his new vertical world. He finds clues, obscure messages and signs that a fourth occupant may be sharing the space, slipping unseen between staircases.With winter approaching, the keepers become isolated utterly from shore. Sea and wind rage against the tower. Danger is part of the life. Death is not uncommon. And yet as the storm builds, the elements pale against a threat more wild and terrifying than any of them could have imagined.Unsettling and outstanding in equal measure Kerry Hadley-PryceAn ingenious and unsettling work full of knowledge, imagery and really unpleasant surprises Jean LevyA psychological, gothic and twisted tale... a spine tingling historical fiction @otterly_bookishGet yourself ready for a haunting tale thatll have you flipping pages faster than you could imagine @monsieurmarpleThe language is rich and vivid @annathebooksireadThe protagonists were perfectly portrayed and the setting was surely creepy and unsettling @the_book_club__This book is original and kept me on my toes @artbreaker.bookclubA story to read with the lights on @blottedinkbooksA great read with well thought out characters... it really felt like I was reading some classic literature @shejustwantedtoreadEloquent with beautiful prose @thegirlonthego_readsHaunting and chilling throughout @bookmarkonthewallAs wild and unpredictable as the tide @gothicbookworm Author Biography Matt Stanley was born in Sheffield and achieved a first-class degree in English and American Literature from the University of East Anglia. He is the author of a number of detective novels for Macmillan and has previously taught an MA in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University. I Am the Sea is Matts eleventh novel. Long Description 1870. Apprentice lighthouseman James Meakes joins two others at the remote offshore rock of Ripsaw Reef - replacement for a keeper whose death there remains unexplained. Meakes suspicions grow as he accustoms himself to his new vertical world. He finds clues, obscure messages and signs that a fourth occupant may be sharing the space, slipping unseen between staircases. With winter approaching, the keepers become isolated utterly from shore. Sea and wind rage against the tower. Danger is part of the life. Death is not uncommon. And yet as the storm builds, the elements pale against a threat more wild and terrifying than any of them could have imagined. Unsettling and outstanding in equal measure Kerry Hadley-Pryce An ingenious and unsettling work full of knowledge, imagery and really unpleasant surprises Jean Levy A psychological, gothic and twisted tale... a spine tingling historical fiction @otterly_bookish Get yourself ready for a haunting tale thatll have you flipping pages faster than you could imagine @monsieurmarple The language is rich and vivid @annathebooksiread The protagonists were perfectly portrayed and the setting was surely creepy and unsettling @the_book_club__ This book is original and kept me on my toes @artbreaker.bookclub A story to read with the lights on @blottedinkbooks A great read with well thought out characters... it really felt like I was reading some classic literature @shejustwantedtoread Eloquent with beautiful prose @thegirlonthego_reads Haunting and chilling throughout @bookmarkonthewall As wild and unpredictable as the tide @gothicbookworm Description for Sales People A clever and original take on Macbeth Themes: obsession, solitude, morality, isolation, faith. A literary, psychological suspense novel. Drawing on inspiration from Shakespeare and Milton Comparison Authors: Ian McGuire, Andrew Michael Hurley, Jennifer McMachon, Robert Dugoni, Edgar Allan Poe Details ISBN1800310056 Author Matt Stanley Year 2021 ISBN-10 1800310056 ISBN-13 9781800310056 Publication Date 2021-08-17 UK Release Date 2021-08-17 Format Paperback Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-08-17 Imprint Legend Press Ltd Place of Publication London Publisher Legend Press Ltd Pages 256 Subtitle An isolated lighthouse keeper investigates an unexplained death Alternative 9781800310063 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-02-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141535247;

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