Leech

Creepy, Unputdownable Gothic Horror

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Pub Date 29 Sep 2022 | Archive Date 6 Oct 2022

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Description

‘I suspect these fables are born from the dread that perhaps, if one takes time to peel back the skin of another, they will find an imposter, a machine, or stranger still, something like me’

For the Interprovincial Medical Institute, to grow is to survive. For hundreds of years they have done this by taking root in young minds, possessing them and shaping them into doctors, slowly replacing every human practitioner of medicine.

But now it appears they have competition. Following the mysterious death of one of their doctors in an isolated castle to the far north, a replacement is sent to investigate. Yet upon arrival they find not a simple cause of death for the doctor, but a parasite. And in the dark depths of the castle, already a pit of secrets and lies, it’s spreading.

With the other inhabitants trapped inside by the freezing winter winds, these two enemies will battle for ultimate control.

The question is not who will make it out alive, but what?

Leech by Hiron Ennes is an atmospheric Gothic triumph, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

‘I suspect these fables are born from the dread that perhaps, if one takes time to peel back the skin of another, they will find an imposter, a machine, or stranger still, something like me’

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Advance Praise

‘A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights . . . with worms!’ – Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth

‘Highly recommended. I’ll be reading anything Hiron Ennes writes from now on’ – Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater

‘A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights . . . with worms!’ – Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth

‘Highly recommended. I’ll be...


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ISBN 9781529073607
PRICE £16.99 (GBP)
PAGES 336

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Leech for me fits more than one genre. It's a chilling, morally complex masterpiece in my honest opinion. Definitely would recommend reading this.

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I really enjoyed this read, it was dark, disturbing and chilling. I couldn't put it down and at times I just wanted to throw it down. I slept with a light on the night I finished it. I loved it.

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Well, that was refreshing! It's been a while since I read something like that for the NetGalley review.
There are a few genres beautifully woven into this book - sci-fi, gothic thriller, horror, bits of drama... I love this combo. It's very atmospheric, the suspense builds up beautifully and evolves to more and more action as it goes.
Great idea of the surreal parasitic alternative world.
That's about as much as I can tell without dropping a spoiler or few. If you dig this genre(s), go, read this dark, yet fascinating book!
Also - the cover done by Sam Weber is fabulous and fitting, as always! A beauty worth having in a personal library.

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