We Ate the Dark: A Novel

Four women investigate the haunting murder of their friend, discovering more than they ever imagined in a terrifying novel about good and evil, love, and death. The remains of Sofia Lyon are found stuffed in a tree, and the women are haunted by a shadowy presence. They must question and fear the killer who is coming after them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

Five years after Sofia Lyon's mysterious disappearance, her remains are discovered hidden within the hollow of a decaying tree, protruding from the floorboards of an abandoned house nestled deep within the forest. The women who held Sofia dear return to the picturesque North Carolina hills, their hearts heavy with grief. Among them are Frankie, Sofia's twin sister, consumed by an unyielding fury. Poppy, her closest friend, is torn between despair and a fierce determination to seek justice. Cass, feeling a profound sense of homesickness, yearns to be reunited with the familiar surroundings. And Marya, holding a secret that none of them know, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind Sofia's murder.

Driven by a shared desire to bring the perpetrator to justice, the women form an unbreakable bond, their spirits intertwined by a complex web of emotions. However, as they delve deeper into Sofia's secrets, they discover that the woods hold secrets of their own, and a menacing presence lurks in the shadows, watching their every move. With each revelation, their fears intensify, and they realize that Sofia may not have been the person they believed her to be. Furthermore, they understand that the killer, or perhaps something even more sinister, is relentlessly pursuing them, determined to exact revenge.

As the women navigate the treacherous terrain of the woods, they confront their own demons and fears. They question the nature of good and evil, the power of love, and the enigmatic spaces between reality and illusion. Through their struggles, they discover the strength and resilience that lies within each of them, and they unite in a fierce determination to survive and bring the killer to justice.

In the end, the women emerge victorious, their bond strengthened by the trials they have faced. They leave the woods, forever changed by their experiences, but forever united in their pursuit of truth and justice. Sofia Lyon's memory lives on, a testament to the power of friendship, the depths of human resilience, and the enduring spirit of the human heart.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 213 x 139 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662515408