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'Beautiful, amazing, mesmerising' ALAN CUMMING A MISSING PERSON MYSTERY LIKE NO OTHER I am not gone. Mum is not gone. We are here. We are hidden. A father who is trying to rescue his lost wife. Their child, desperately searching the wild forests and dangerous mountains of the Scottish Highlands, not knowing what's out there. An abandoned cottage in the remote wilderness, filled with thousands of confusing, terrifying handwritten notes. And a dark, looming voice who threatens to destroy everything... 'This hallucinatory debut will grab you' DAMIAN BARR 'A dark and atmospheric masterpiece' VIKKI PATIS 'Mind-alteringly beautiful writing' KIRSTIN INNES 'Chilling and very original... I couldn't put it down' SIMON McCLEAVE 'Eerie and ethereal, Fray is an unsettling quest in the unforgiving Scottish highlands - utterly spellbinding' MARION TODD 'A totally original novel that throws up lots of surprises. The writing is awe-inspiring' ALEX PINE -*A FINANCIAL TIMES 'BEST NEW DEBUT FICTION' PICK**A SCOTS MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE MONTH**A COURIER BOOK OF THE WEEK*-BOOKSELLERS RECOMMEND FRAY 'Fray was so much more than I expected. It is beautifully written, you could sit back and sip it like a good wine... I was so caught up in it I couldn't face putting it down... Most certainly recommended, this is a very accomplished debut' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fray is an exceptional and haunting debut, very reminiscent of the work of Max Porter... I absolutely loved it. Chris Carse Wilson is a highly talented writer and Fray is filled with passages that resonated deeply with me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -READERS RECOMMEND FRAY 'A truly unique book, like nothing I've ever read before... a thoughtful and beautifully written story, which is simultaneously gripping. This is a must-read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A twisting tale of grief and mental health that sucked me in from the start and swept me along with it... I couldn't put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A father desperately searches for his missing wife and child amidst the wild, unforgiving landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, only to discover a hidden world filled with cryptic notes and a looming, destructive presence. The narrative centers on a father's frantic quest to locate his lost wife and child, who are hidden away in the remote wilderness. He must navigate the treacherous terrain of the Scottish Highlands, confronting both the physical dangers of the environment and the psychological toll of his search. The discovery of an abandoned cottage, plastered with thousands of confusing and terrifying handwritten notes, suggests a descent into madness or a deliberate, elaborate deception, all while a dark voice threatens to obliterate everything he holds dear.
The reception for 'Fray' has been overwhelmingly positive, with critics and readers alike highlighting its unique and haunting nature. Reviewers have praised its beautiful and atmospheric writing, drawing comparisons to authors like Max Porter, and noting its ability to deeply resonate with readers. The novel is recognized for its gripping narrative, which explores themes of grief and mental health, drawing readers into its twisting tale from the outset. Its originality and spellbinding quality have led to multiple recommendations and accolades, including being named a Financial Times 'Best New Debut Fiction' pick.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2024-03-28
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0008539235
ISBN-13:
9780008539238