2025 – Published by Sourcebooks Landmark (September 23, 2025)
A story about a father and daughter’s accidental journey into chaos while traveling through Appalachia. A steady tale that lures you in and surprises you. This book is ideal for readers who enjoy steady-paced horror that builds up and delivers a meticulous ending.
Moonshelf story: Sort of! The story requires the reader to pay close attention to the characters and scenes. It has a well-thought-out plot and overall is a great read. I would not consider it a story that makes me daydream in the middle of the day. However, it has a great plot, and I did find the ‘water’ that terrorizes the characters interesting!
The diner setting immediately made me think of From, it brought with it chilling tension and anticipation. We get to know the characters throughout the story and can’t help but hope they make it out. The ‘water’ that stalks our characters is an intriguing entity, and the unease quickly builds as it gets closer to our survivors. Readers should be patient halfway through the story and pay close attention to the small details that are revealed. The ending, in my opinion, is the best part of the story. Overall, this story caught me by surprise! The foreshadowing makes the reader want to dive right back to the beginning and reread the story. I’ll be rereading soon!
Final notes, for fans who enjoy a slower-paced story with lots of foreshadowing, a puzzling and inexplicable phenomenon, and plot twists.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is an advance reader copy (ARC) and may contain errors or changes before final publication. This ARC is not for resale. My review is voluntary and reflects my personal thoughts.
