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The Evidence of Ghosts

A gripping supernatural thriller about sight and shadows

A K Benedict author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:27th Jul '17

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In this gripping tale, a blind woman regains her sight and becomes the target of a killer. The Evidence of Ghosts explores themes of fear and connection.

In The Evidence of Ghosts, we follow Maria King, a woman who has recently regained her sight after being born blind. Navigating a world she once only knew through sound, touch, and smell, she now faces the overwhelming reality of her surroundings. The city, which was once familiar, has transformed into a frightening landscape filled with new sensations and dangers. Maria's struggle with her newfound sight adds a layer of complexity to her character as she grapples with the fear of seeing the world around her.

DCI Jonathan Dark is another key character, a detective who operates in the shadows of London. Haunted by a past failure to protect a woman from a stalker, he is determined not to let history repeat itself. As a killer begins to target Maria, Jonathan finds himself drawn into a chilling investigation where the lines between the living and the dead blur. The supernatural elements of the story introduce an intriguing twist, prompting Jonathan to consider whether he can communicate with the deceased to save the living.

The Evidence of Ghosts is a captivating blend of crime, fantasy, and ghostly encounters. A K Benedict crafts a narrative that is both beautifully written and darkly humorous, ensuring that readers are kept on their toes with constant surprises. This novel invites readers to explore the depths of fear, the complexities of human connection, and the mysteries that lie beyond the grave.

Praise for supernatural crime thriller THE EVIDENCE OF GHOSTS:

This haunting supernatural thriller is full of hidden treasure that will delight you long after you've turned the last page

* SARAH PINBOROUGH, bestselling author of BEHIND HER EYES *
An absolutely glorious crime/fantasy/ghost story mash-up. In a seriously crowded genre, A K Benedict has produced something original, quirky and enormous fun...Beautifully written, darkly funny, constantly surprising...my find of the year so far * SHARON BOLTON *
AK Benedict is snapping at the heels of Ben Aaronovitch as one of the new stars of the sub-genre of crime with a supernatural twist...A sparkling authorial voice and sassy dialogue keep the weird story grounded but ultimately the novel is, as it should be, haunting * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
Wonderfully drawn characters, well-crafted sentences and an eye for just the right detail in the right place * JAMES OSWALD *
A K Benedict can write beautifully and has imaginative flair * GUARDIAN *
Wonderful! The work on an exquisitely twisted imagination * DAVID MARK *
A stunning read. I cannot recommend this book highly enough * CRIME THRILLER GIRL *
Thought-provoking and haunting. Gorgeous speculative storytelling * LIZ LOVES BOOKS *
The best kind of novel...it's witty, tense, intriguing, brimful of great ideas and so compelling that you have to fight the urge to turn the pages almost faster than you can read it just to find out what happens next * MARK MORRIS *
One of those books that crawls under your skin from the very first page...an engrossing story of mystery and danger, love and loss, life and death, but at its heart it's a tale of people and the complicated nature of existence...Not to be missed * EDWARD COX *
A wonderfully creepy mystery that charts the hidden corners and metaphysical geography of London. Can't wait to see what A K Benedict does next * MASON CRO

ISBN: 9781409103936

Dimensions: 133mm x 200mm x 21mm

Weight: 256g

272 pages