In the Shadow of Spindrift House by Mira Grant

Even the spider’s web, vaunted architectural miracle of the insect world, is curve upon curve upon curve when looked at with a discerning eye. There is a curvature to the spine, the long bones of leg and thigh, the cutting surface of a tooth. There are no straight lines in the organic world, only those which, through proximity to the softness around them, present the illusion of the ruler’s edge. Nature is a force of curves and spirals, of soft, radial lines feeding, one into the other, to form an interconnected web of compatible shapes.

This strong standalone from Grant (the Newsflesh series) will satisfy fans of classic tales of horror and the eldritch.” Gradually readers come to understand the implications of the entrancing opening passage about humanity’s imposition of the ‘mathematical aberration of the straight line’ on nature. “ Stranger Things fans are likely to be engrossed by Grant’s seductive account of four teens who band together to solve paranormal mysteries… Grant makes the horrors of Spindrift House palpable. Limited:1500 signed numbered hardcover copies Because Spindrift House keeps its secrets for a reason, and it has no intention of letting them go. They have everything they need to solve the mystery.Įverything they need except for time. When Harlowe and her friends agree to investigate the mystery behind the manor, they do so on the assumption that they’ll be going down in history as the ones who determined who built Spindrift House-and why. The stories and legends surrounding the decrepit property are countless and contradictory, but one thing is clear: there are people willing to pay a great deal to determine the legal ownership of the house. But “teen” is a limited time offer, and when her friends start looking for adult professions, it’s up to Harlowe to find them one last case so that they can go out in a blaze of glory. Shipped off to live with her paternal grandparents after a mysterious cult killed her mother and father, she has grown up chasing the question behind the curve, becoming part of a tight-knit teen detective agency. Nature remembers deviation nature does not forgive.įor Harlowe Upton-Jones, life has never been a straight line.

The natural world is a place of curves and softened edges, of gentle mists and welcoming spirals. If you'd like your number of Spindrift to match your number of Kingdom of Needle and Bone, please mention this in the comment field when placing your order. Her previous novellas for us, Rolling in the Deep, Final Girls, and Kingdom of Needle and Bone all sold out quickly, so don’t hesitate to lock in your copy of In the Shadow of Spindrift House. We’re proud to present a new 36,000 word novella by Mira Grant, best-selling author of the Newsflesh series.

Dust jacket illustration by Julie Dillon.

In the Shadow of Spindrift House by Mira Grant