Untamed Shore

In UNTAMED SHORE, a dark cocktail mixing a nuanced coming-of-age story with a classical noir, Viridiana is entangled in the glamorous foreigners' lives, but when one of them dies, she lies, and soon questions arise about her new acquaintances.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

From the acclaimed author of Mexican Gothic, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, comes a captivating novel that blends a nuanced coming-of-age narrative with the atmospheric elements of classical noir. Set in the rugged landscapes of Baja California in 1979, Untamed Shore introduces us to Viridiana, a young woman who spends her days amidst the scorching sun, observing the fishermen hauling in their nets and the lifeless sharks piled beside the seashore. Her dreams are filled with romantic aspirations, a longing for adventure, and a desire to escape the monotony of her small town, where marriage and motherhood seem to be her sole options.

One fateful day, as Viridiana is tending to her duties, a wealthy American writer and his wife, along with his brother-in-law, arrive in town. Intrigued by the prospect of a job as their assistant, Viridiana eagerly accepts the offer, hoping to immerse herself in the glamorous lives of the foreigners. However, as she becomes entangled in their world, she soon realizes that there is more to it than meets the eye. When one of them meets an untimely end, Viridiana finds herself compelled to protect her newfound friends, even if it means resorting to lies. But as the questions start to pile up, she begins to wonder about the true identities of her new acquaintances.

In this intricate tale, sharks may be menacing predators, but there are even more treacherous forces at work, ready to devour a naïve young woman who unwittingly finds herself entangled in a web of deceit. As Viridiana navigates through the treacherous waters of her newfound relationships, she must confront the dark secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface, and confront the truth about her own identity.

Untamed Shore is a haunting and atmospheric novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships, the power of deceit, and the search for self-discovery. With its vivid prose and intricate plot, it offers readers a captivating journey into the depths of the human psyche, leaving them with a sense of both dread and empathy for the characters.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529426328