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Adam Nevill

    19 avril 1969

    Adam L.G. Nevill est un maître de l'horreur dont les œuvres plongent dans les profondeurs de la psyché humaine et les recoins sombres de la réalité. Sa prose, souvent empreinte d'une atmosphère glaciale et d'images troublantes, explore des thèmes tels que la peur, l'isolement et les rencontres avec le surnaturel. Nevill excelle dans la construction de la tension psychologique, créant des récits qui entraînent le lecteur dans un tourbillon d'événements terrifiants. Son écriture offre une exploration profonde des aspects les plus sombres de l'expérience humaine, saluée pour son originalité et sa capacité saisissante à évoquer une véritable appréhension.

    Adam Nevill
    No One Gets Out Alive
    The Reddening
    Last Days
    Cunning Folk
    Lost Girl
    Wyrd and Other Derelictions
    • 2024

      All the Fiends of Hell

      • 346pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of an impending global catastrophe, the narrative unfolds during a foreboding event known as the red night of bells. This ominous occurrence signals a series of devastating events reminiscent of biblical annihilation, leading characters to confront the dire consequences of their actions and the fragility of existence. The story explores themes of survival, morality, and the human condition in the face of overwhelming disaster.

      All the Fiends of Hell
    • 2023

      The Vessel

      • 168pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      This eerie folk horror novel delves into unsettling themes, blending supernatural elements with psychological tension. The author, acclaimed for multiple award-winning works, crafts a chilling narrative that explores the darker aspects of human nature and community. Readers can expect a haunting atmosphere and intricate storytelling that examines fear and folklore, making it a compelling addition to the genre.

      The Vessel
    • 2023

      Wyrd and Other Derelictions

      • 106pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      2,0(1)Évaluer

      Wyrd' contains seven derelictions, original tales of mystery and horror from the author of 'Hasty for the Dark' and 'Some Will Not Sleep' (winner of The British Fantasy Award for Best Collection).

      Wyrd and Other Derelictions
    • 2023

      Some Will Not Sleep

      Selected Horrors

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This award-winning collection showcases a diverse range of captivating stories that blend elements of fantasy and imagination. Each tale invites readers into richly crafted worlds, exploring themes of magic, transformation, and the human experience. The author's unique voice and inventive narratives offer a fresh perspective on the genre, making this collection a must-read for fans of fantasy literature.

      Some Will Not Sleep
    • 2021

      Cunning Folk

      • 338pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(2941)Évaluer

      Set against a backdrop of folk horror, this gripping tale explores themes of deadly rivalry and ancient magic. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of suspense and supernatural elements, showcasing the author's acclaimed storytelling prowess, recognized with multiple awards. As tensions rise, the characters navigate a world where the past's dark secrets intertwine with their fates, creating an atmosphere filled with dread and intrigue.

      Cunning Folk
    • 2019

      The Reddening

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      3,7(251)Évaluer

      Awarded The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel in 2020, this book delves into chilling themes of fear and the supernatural. It weaves a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human emotion and the impact of dark forces on ordinary lives. With richly developed characters and a haunting atmosphere, the story captivates readers, drawing them into a world where terror lurks in unexpected places. The blend of suspense and psychological depth makes it a standout in contemporary horror literature.

      The Reddening
    • 2017

      Under a Watchful Eye

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Under a Watchful Eye by Adam Nevill is a supernatural thriller from the award-winning writer of The Ritual and Last Days.Seb Logan is being watched. He just doesn't know by whom. When the sudden appearance of a dark figure shatters his idyllic coastal life, he soon realizes that the murky past he thought he'd left behind has far from forgotten him. What's more unsettling is the strange atmosphere that engulfs him at every sighting, plunging his mind into a terrifying paranoia. To be a victim without knowing the tormentor. To be despised without knowing the offence caused. To be seen by what nobody else can see. These are the thoughts which plague his every waking moment. Imprisoned by despair, Seb fears his stalker is not working alone, but rather is involved in a wider conspiracy that threatens everything he has worked for. For there are doors in this world that open into unknown places. Places used by the worst kind of people to achieve their own ends. And once his investigation leads him to stray across the line and into mortal danger, he risks becoming another fatality in a long line of victims . . .

      Under a Watchful Eye
    • 2015

      Lost Girl

      • 437pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      3,9(70)Évaluer

      How far will he go to save his daughter? How far will he go to get revenge? It's 2053 and climate change has left billions homeless and starving - easy prey for the pandemics that sweep across the globe, scything through the refugee populations. Easy prey, too, for the violent gangs and people-smugglers who thrive in the crumbling world where 'King Death' reigns supreme.The father's world went to hell two years ago. His four-year-old daughter was snatched from his garden when he should have been watching. The moments before her disappearance play in a perpetual loop in his mind. But the police aren't interested; amidst floods, hurricanes and global chaos, who cares about one more missing child? Now it's all down to him to find her, him alone . . .

      Lost Girl
    • 2014

      Banquet for the Damned

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,6(114)Évaluer

      Few believed Professor Coldwell was in touch with an unseen world, that he could commune with spirits. But in Scotland's oldest university town something has passed from darkness into light. And now the young are being haunted by night terrors. And those who are visited disappear.

      Banquet for the Damned
    • 2014

      Darkness lives within ... Cash-strapped, working for agencies and living in shared accommodation, Stephanie Booth feels she can fall no further. So when she takes a new room at the right price, she believes her luck has finally turned. But 82 Edgehill Road is not what it appears to be. It's not only the eerie atmosphere of the vast, neglected house, or the disturbing attitude of her new landlord, Knacker McGuire, that makes her uneasy - it's the whispers behind the fireplace, the scratching beneath floors, the footsteps in the dark, and the young women weeping in neighbouring rooms. And when Knacker's cousin Fergal arrives, the danger goes vertical. But this is merely a beginning, a gateway to horrors beyond Stephanie's worst nightmares. And in a house where no one listens to the screams, will she ever get out alive?

      No One Gets Out Alive