Wild Dark Shore

A ferociously smart read, timely and poetic, and had me gripped from the very first page -- RACHEL JOYCE
A breathtaking novel of romance, mystery and twists that will shock you -- REESE WITHERSPOON
Wild Dark Shore is absolutely astonishing. McConaghy's writing knocks me over every time -- FREDRIK BACKMAN
Enthralling . . . A finely written novel that's also a family saga - the kids, Raff, Fen and Orly, are brilliantly portrayed - a masterclass in using multiple perspectives, and an evocation of an ecosystem that's both poetic and science-driven * * Sunday Times * *
Spellbinding . . . Captivating . . . McConaghy keeps the novel moving at a blustery pace, thanks to her deft plotting and shared point of view . . . To read this exceptionally imagined, thoroughly humane novel feels like following the last people on Earth as they prepare to leave some part of their souls to the most beautiful place they'll ever know * * Washington Post * *
Vivid . . . Moving . . . Wild Dark Shore abounds with evocative nature writing . . . We're shown why a person might withdraw from the messiness of life after tragedy and trauma . . . The novel also offers its injured characters a path back to connection and community, a risk McConaghy argues must be worth taking, no matter how fraught the future * * The New York Times Book Review * *
At once a gripping mystery, an exquisitely written ode to the natural world, and a taut, psychological thriller, Wild Dark Shore is a triumph. Charlotte McConaghy is masterful in her ability to show the intricate connections between place and the human heart, and Wild Dark Shore shows her at the height of her powers. Breathtaking -- HANNAH KENT
McConaghy writes beautifully about the natural world and expertly ratchets up the tension, as mutual suspicion increases and secrets are gradually revealed... A powerful read * * Guardian * *
A gripping tale . . . With a breathtaking setting and characters you'll love, Wild Dark Shore is a suspenseful and moving must-read * * Reader's Digest * *
Look no further if you're searching for a thriller that reads like top-class literary fiction. Written in sparse, haunting prose, Wild Dark Shore features characters so clearly drawn, you'll feel as if you're stuck on fictional Shearwater Island with them * * Marie Claire * *