Sworn Soldier - What Feasts at Night

A hair-raising standalone sequel to "What Moves the Dead" follows Alex Easton as they return to their home country of Gallacia and confront a strange new horror. The locals refuse to talk about what happened to the caretaker, and whispers of an unearthly creature from Gallacian folklore disturb their sleep.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

A spine-tingling standalone sequel to the bestselling and award-winning novella What Moves the Dead. Alex Easton returns to their home country of Gallacia, only to be confronted by a strange new horror. When Alex Easton travels to Gallacia as a favor to their friend, the excellent Miss Potter, they find their home empty, the caretaker dead, and the grounds blanketed by an uncanny silence. The locals won't talk about what happened to the caretaker. None of them will set foot on the grounds. Whispers of an unearthly breath-stealing creature from Gallacian folklore don't trouble practical Easton. But as strange visions disturb their sleep and odd happenings increase, they are forced to confront the dark shadow that hangs over the house.

Alex Easton's return to Gallacia is met with a peculiar and unsettling horror. Their friend, Miss Potter, had asked them to visit their home country, and upon arrival, they find it empty, with the caretaker dead and the grounds eerily silent. The locals refuse to discuss the caretaker's disappearance, and even the most practical of Easton is troubled by the eerie silence that envelops the house.

As strange visions and unsettling occurrences disrupt their sleep, Easton begins to suspect that something sinister lurks within the confines of the house. They delve into Gallacian folklore, seeking answers to the mysterious creature that is said to stalk the grounds. However, the more they learn, the more they realize that the truth is far more terrifying than they could have imagined.

The house itself holds a dark history, and Easton soon discovers that it is inhabited by a malevolent force that feeds on the souls of its inhabitants. They must confront this evil entity and find a way to break its hold on the house before it consumes them all.

The story is filled with suspense, horror, and unexpected twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Easton's journey is a testament to their resilience and determination, and their ultimate victory over the darkness is a triumph of the human spirit.

In conclusion, "What Remains of the Dead" is a must-read for fans of horror and suspense. It is a standalone sequel that builds on the original novella, delivering a spine-tingling experience that will leave readers breathless and craving for more. Prepare to be haunted by the dark shadow that hangs over the house and the unearthly creature that lurks within its walls.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 206 x 139 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803369686