James Herbert meets Silent Hill in this unforgettable horror novel from an acclaimed voice in epic fantasy. John Sharrock is a struggling writer living in a small English market town. He and his wife have recently separated, he is battling depression, and of late he is experiencing strange thoughts and dreams. When his dog begins acting strangely, it is the first sign that something is terribly wrong within the animal kingdom. Soon after, a series of horrific animal attacks hints at a deadly new virus. John must survive bloodthirsty pets and ferocious local wildlife as he embarks on a journey to save his estranged wife and seek answers to the question: what caused all animal life to turn hostile? Set against the backdrop of the uncertain spring of 2016, Hostile blends gruesome set pieces with psychological horror and delivers a knockout finale that is guaranteed to shock readers.
Author
LUKE SCULL is a British author and videogame designer. Luke’s first novel, The Grim Company, was shortlisted for the Gemmell Morningstar Award and earned a starred review from Kirkus as well as praise from the Guardian, the Sun, and the Daily Mail. Luke’s game design credits include several acclaimed titles for Ossian Studios. He has worked on The Witcher, Neverwinter Nights, and Baldur’s Gate franchises and is currently design lead for several projects. You can keep up to date with Luke’s various projects by following him on Twitter at @Luke_Scull and visiting his website at www.lukescull.com For book-specific monthly updates, join his mailing list and receive the short story “A Ring to Rule Them All” absolutely free!
