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Ella finds herself isolated in the countryside, accompanied only by Scarface—a silent and enigmatic rescuer whose background she does not know. Meanwhile, her friend Ed leaves London for a dangerous quest, determined to locate her and honor a promise made to Small Sam. He is committed to reuniting the sister and brother, navigating a world that blends survival challenges with unsettling, horror elements, including hints of zombies and darker themes.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Charles Higson
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