{"product_id":"the-hidden-hardcover-2","title":"The Hidden - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelanie Golding\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning tale of folkloric suspense for fans of Victor LaValle and Alma Katsu\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003efrom the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eLittle Darlings \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \"beautifully original thriller . . . of murder, desperation, and the nature of motherhood\" puts a spine-tingling twist on the Selkies of Celtic mythology (Christopher Golden, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne dark December night, in a small seaside town, a little girl is found abandoned. When her mother finally arrives, authorities release the pair, believing it to be an innocent case of a toddler running off. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGregor, a seemingly single man, is found bludgeoned and left for dead in his apartment, but the discovery of children's toys raises more questions than answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery night, Ruby gazes into Gregor's apartment, leading to the discovery of his secret family: his unusually silent daughter and his mentally unstable wife, Constance, who insists that she is descended from the mythological Selkies. She begs Ruby to aid in finding the sealskin that Gregor has hidden from her, making it impossible to return to her people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDS Joanna Harper's investigation into Gregor's assault leads her to CCTV footage of the mother-daughter pair from town. Harper realizes she knows the woman almost as well as she knows herself: it's her estranged daughter, Ruby. No matter the depth of Ruby's involvement, she knows she will choose her daughter over her career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteeped in local legend and exploring the depths of what it means to be a mother, Melanie Golding's newest novel is a stunning tale of folkloric suspense for fans of Victor Lavalle and Alma Katsu.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelanie Golding \u003c\/b\u003eis a graduate of the MA program in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University, with distinction. Her occupations have been varied including farmhand, factory worker, childminder, and music teacher. Throughout all of this, because and in spite of it, there was always the writing. In recent years she has won and been shortlisted in several local and national short story competitions. Her first novel, \u003ci\u003eLittle Darlings\u003c\/i\u003e, has been optioned for screen for Free Range Films.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163382943879,"sku":"9781643852973","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2295aeddda2ed8c0714b0271b197cef7.webp?v=1733296865","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-hidden-hardcover-2","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}