The Apparition Phase (Paperback)

Will Maclean

ISBN 10: 1786091011 / ISBN 13: 9781786091017

Published by Cornerstone, London, 2021

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Paperback. Reminiscent of the gothic suspense of Shirley Jackson and the ghost stories of MR James, The Apparition Phase is an atmospheric and stunning debut.Some ghosts never leave us.SHORTLISTED FOR THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2021'A wild rural gothic with some slick plotting . . . the perfect novel for our phantom present' Guardian'Outstanding . . . ideal for fans of Andrew Michael Hurley' Metro_________________Twins Tim and Abi have always been different from their peers, spending their evenings in the attic of their parents' suburban house, poring over reports of the unexplained. Obsessed with photographs of ghostly apparitions, they decide to fake their own, and use it to frighten a girl at school.But what was only supposed to be a harmless prank sets in motion a deadly and terrifying chain of events that neither of them could have predicted._________________'Clear your diary, switch off your phone, and get lost in this atmospheric and madly gripping ghost story' Daily Mirror'A nostalgic delight' Irish Independent'Intriguing, atmospheric and utterly terrifying in parts' My Weekly Some ghosts never leave us.SHORTLISTED FOR THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2021'A wild rural gothic with some slick plotting . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Apparition Phase (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cornerstone, London
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786091011
• ISBN 13: 9781786091017
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Some ghosts never leave us.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2021

Twins Tim and Abi have always been different from their peers, spending their evenings in the attic of their parents' suburban house, poring over reports of the unexplained. Obsessed with photographs of ghostly apparitions, they decide to fake their own, and use it to frighten a girl at school.

But what was only supposed to be a harmless prank sets in motion a deadly and terrifying chain of events that neither of them could have predicted...

About the Author

Originally from the Wirral, Will Maclean has been fascinated by ghost stories since he was a child, and has been writing them almost as long as he can remember. He’s written for television professionally since 2006, during which time he’s worked as a scriptwriter for people as varied as Alexander Armstrong, Miranda Hart, Al Murray and Tracey Ullman. As well as comedy, he’s also written extensively for children’s television, where he’s been an integral part of writing teams that have picked up two BAFTAs and an International Emmy. He lives in London with his wife and young daughter.