{"product_id":"the-fervor-9781803362045","title":"The Fervor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn a remote corner of Idaho, Meiko Briggs and her daughter, Aiko, are taken from their home and sent to an internment camp, where a mysterious disease begins to spread. Meiko and her daughter team up with a newspaper reporter and a widowed missionary to investigate a supernatural threat beyond what anyone saw coming. Inspired by Japanese yokai and the jorogumo spider demon, THE FERVOR explores the danger of demonization, a mysterious contagion, and the search to stop its spread before it's too late. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 316 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Titan Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the midst of World War II, a chilling supernatural horror emerges, blending Japanese folklore with historical fiction. The threat has reached the home front, and a mother and her daughter find themselves trapped in a remote corner of Idaho, desperately longing to return to their home in Seattle. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they are taken from their comfortable life and sent to one of the internment camps in the Midwest, solely because of their Japanese heritage. Despite Aiko's American birth, she is deemed a threat by the American government.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin the confines of the camp, Meiko and Aiko struggle to hold onto remnants of their former life. However, their peaceful existence is shattered when a mysterious disease begins to spread among the interned. Initially starting as a mere cold, it quickly escalates into spontaneous fits of violence and aggression, leading to even death. As the situation worsens, a team of doctors arrives, posing a greater danger than the illness itself. These doctors, with their enigmatic presence, seem to harbor a sinister agenda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriven by a desire to uncover the truth, Meiko and Aiko team up with a newspaper reporter and a widowed missionary. Together, they embark on a perilous investigation, unraveling the dark secrets that lie behind the disease and the doctors' intentions. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a terrifying truth: a demon from Meiko's childhood stories, hell-bent on infiltrating their already strange world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the Japanese yokai and the jorogumo spider demon, \"The Fervor\" delves into a supernatural threat that surpasses all expectations. It explores the dangerous consequences of demonization, a mysterious contagion, and the urgent need to stop its spread before it wreaks havoc on the world. The story is a haunting portrayal of resilience, courage, and the power of unity in the face of adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough its vivid storytelling and atmospheric prose, \"The Fervor\" captivates readers, transporting them to a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. It is a testament to the author's talent and a reminder of the enduring impact of history and folklore on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 130 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803362045\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Katsu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105364504826,"sku":"9781803362045","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665137558279_book.jpg?v=1665237064","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-fervor-9781803362045","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}