Widowers Abe and Dan attempt to manage their grief through marathon fishing trips in upstate New York. Their routine shifts when they hear rumors of Dutchman’s Creek, a secluded watercourse supposedly holding the power to recover what is lost. Upon arrival, they encounter an ancient conflict involving a sorcerer known as the Fisherman and a vast, black ocean hidden beneath the physical world. This cosmic landscape is populated by leviathans and the undead, where the boundary between the living and the prehistoric afterlife remains dangerously thin.
This novel serves readers of supernatural horror and weird fiction who prioritize atmospheric world-building over fast-paced action. It addresses individuals interested in the psychological mechanics of mourning and the consequences of refusing to accept death. They finish the book with a visceral understanding of how personal loss can mirror existential dread. The narrative provides a layered experience, moving from a modern tragedy into a sprawling, historical folk tale that redefines the scale of human suffering against a backdrop of cosmic indifference.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
