By the Light of Dead Stars (Beyond the Lost Coast 1)
By the Light of Dead Stars (Beyond the Lost Coast 1)
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On the Lost Coast, time doesn't heal... it devours.
When tragedy shatters thirteen-year-old Zelda Ruiz’s adolescence, she retreats with her uncle Mark to the bucolic town of Greywood Bay. It’s a chance to heal, a chance to build a new life together.
But nothing can prepare them for the malignant terror that has long coveted these lands.
It looms over redwood groves and lurks in the foundations of homes. It festers in the dark hearts of the wounded. And now, this cosmic horror has found a new weapon: a means to worm its way into our world.
To save their community—and each other—Zelda and Mark will need to confront their darkest demons, both inside and out. For what stalks Greywood Bay hungers for suffering above all else.
And soon it will feast… By the Light of Dead Stars.
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I loved the creeptastic Elder God cosmic horror vibe. While it didn’t give me nightmares, it delivered plenty of vivid, unsettling imagery to entertain my brain and left me with lots to think about long after I finished reading. I’ll definitely be back for more!
Filled with great characters you want to root for. A blend of stranger things and Stephen King with some really moving scenes. Will be reading the next instalment.
This was a great book could not put it down soooo good can't wait to start the next book. Hope it's as good as this nook
By the Light of Dead Stars by Andrew Van Wey is an eerie and gripping horror tale set against the haunting backdrop of Greywood Bay. It delves deep into loss, trauma, and a cosmic terror that threatens to tear a community apart. As Zelda Ruiz and her uncle Mark try to rebuild their lives after a devastating tragedy, they encounter an ancient evil lurking beneath the surface, threatening not only their new life but the very fabric of reality.This book was an absolute masterpiece. Andrew Van Wey has created a horror story that’s not only terrifying but also deeply emotional. The tension builds as Zelda and Mark face both internal and external horrors, and the atmosphere is wonderfully crafted, making the Lost Coast feel like a character of its own. The way cosmic horror blends with personal trauma adds layers to the story, making it both scary and touching. I loved it so much that I immediately downloaded the sequel—can’t wait to dive in! Definitely a 5/5 star read for any horror fan.
This book was recommended to me by a friend who knew my taste in horror. I am extremely grateful. The author's voice is fresh, the pacing is terrific, and there are genuine scares, I bought the audio book - the narration is excellent. Let me pass my friend's recommendation on to you...first rate horror fiction.