A Dark Matter
Confronting the Shadows of a Traumatic Past
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:3rd Feb '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Years after a traumatic event, survivors confront their dark past in A Dark Matter, seeking closure and understanding of the horrors they experienced.
In A Dark Matter, the narrative unfolds around a horrific event that occurred forty years ago, when Spenser Mallon, a charismatic figure, led a group of students into a nightmarish ritual. Set in the 1960s, Mallon exerts an unsettling influence over his followers, demanding their loyalty and even their bodies. When a secret ritual leads to a gruesome murder, the lives of those present are irrevocably altered. The dismembered body left in the meadow serves as a haunting reminder of the darkness that transpired, leaving the survivors grappling with trauma and guilt.
Years later, one of the survivors embarks on a journey of understanding, seeking to piece together the fragmented memories of that fateful night. This man, driven by a desire to uncover the truth, begins to write a book that delves deep into the past. As he interviews his old friends, they confront the unspeakable horrors that have haunted them for decades. The exploration of their shared trauma leads to a collective reckoning, forcing them to face the remnants of a dark legacy that has shaped their lives.
As the narrative progresses, the characters must confront not only their memories but also the lingering presence of Spenser Mallon, whose influence seems to resurface in their lives. A Dark Matter is a gripping exploration of memory, trauma, and the enduring impact of evil, as the survivors strive to reclaim their lives from the shadows of the past.
A gripping, mysterious piece of fiction * CATHOLIC HERALD *
A well written novel that uses its linguistic flourishes and scene setting to great effect * SCI FI NOW *
ISBN: 9780753828823
Dimensions: 198mm x 179mm x 31mm
Weight: 362g
448 pages