Horseman

A novel by the author of Alice and Lost Boy reimagines the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and explores the possibility of the Horseman's existence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

In this atmospheric, terrifying novel that draws strongly from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the author of Alice and Lost Boy works her trademark magic. Everyone in Sleepy Hollow knows about the Horseman, but no one really believes in him. Not even Ben Van Brunt's grandfather, Brom Bones, who was there when it was said the Horseman chased the upstart Crane out of town. Brom says that's just legend, the village gossips talking.

Twenty years after those storied events, the village is a quiet place. Fourteen-year-old Ben loves to play Sleepy Hollow boys, reenacting the events Brom once lived through. But then Ben and a friend stumble across the headless body of a child in the woods near the village, and the sinister discovery makes Ben question everything the adults in Sleepy Hollow have ever said. Could the Horseman be real after all? Or does something even more sinister stalk the woods?

The Horseman has been a legend in Sleepy Hollow for as long as anyone can remember. He is said to be a ghostly rider who haunts the woods, searching for his lost love. Some people believe that he is the spirit of a Hessian soldier who died in battle during the American Revolution. Others think that he is the embodiment of evil itself.

Whatever the truth may be, the Horseman has always been a source of fear and fascination for the people of Sleepy Hollow. He is often seen in the woods, his headless body gliding through the trees, his eyes burning with a fiery intensity. Some people claim to have seen him ride through the village, his horse's hooves pounding on the cobblestones.

Despite the warnings of the villagers, Ben and his friend continue to explore the woods, searching for clues to the Horseman's identity. They come across an old map that shows the location of a buried treasure, and they are determined to find it. As they delve deeper into the woods, they begin to realize that the Horseman is not the only danger lurking there.

They stumble upon a group of strange creatures who live in the woods, creatures who are not human but who seem to have a connection to the Horseman. They are dark and mysterious, with eyes that glimmer in the darkness and skin that is as black as night. Ben and his friend are terrified by these creatures, and they soon realize that they are in grave danger.

As they race to find a way out of the woods, Ben and his friend come face to face with the Horseman himself. He is a terrifying sight, his headless body gliding through the trees, his eyes burning with a fiery intensity. Ben and his friend are able to escape, but not before the Horseman leaves a lasting impression on them.

The discovery of the headless body of a child in the woods near Sleepy Hollow sends shockwaves through the village. The villagers are terrified, and they begin to search for answers. They are determined to find the killer, and they soon realize that the Horseman may be involved.

The Horseman is seen in the village, his headless body gliding through the streets, his eyes burning with a fiery intensity. The villagers are terrified, and they begin to panic. They call for the help of the authorities, but they are unable to stop the Horseman.

As the days pass, the Horseman becomes more and more aggressive. He begins to target specific individuals, and he is soon known as the killer of Sleepy Hollow. The villagers are in a state of panic, and they are unable to stop him.

In the end, it is Ben Van Brunt who is able to stop the Horseman. He discovers the truth about the Horseman's identity and is able to use it to his advantage. He confronts the Horseman in the woods, and he is able to defeat him.

The Horseman is defeated, and the village is finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Ben is hailed as a hero, and he is celebrated for his bravery. The villagers are grateful to him for saving their lives, and they are proud of him for his courage.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been retold in this novel, and it is just as terrifying and suspenseful as the original. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of the story, and the readers are sure to be captivated by the story. This is a must-read for anyone who loves horror and suspense.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789098471