Catherine Cavendish schrijft horrorgenres, die zich vaak bezighouden met spookachtige, bovennatuurlijke, gotische en spookhuis-thema's. Haar verhalen verkennen duistere geheimen verborgen in schijnbaar idyllische locaties, van huisjes aan de kust tot historische landgoederen. Ze plaatst haar verhalen vaak tegen ruige achtergronden zoals de Yorkshire moors of sfeervolle stedelijke omgevingen zoals de oude binnenstad van Edinburgh. Haar romans bevatten vaak sinistere personages wiens obsessies voortduren na de dood, en verweven elementen van geschiedenis en mythologie, met name met een knipoog naar het oude Egypte.
London 1941. Night after night the bombs rain down, yet, deep underground, Violet has far more to fear than air raids. A mysterious man, a room only she can see, memories she can no longer trust, and a best friend who denies their shared past... Something - or someone - is targeting her, and the truth is far stranger than she could ever imagine.
"An idyllic coastal cottage near a sleepy village. What could be more perfect? For Robyn Crowe, borrowing her sister's recently renovated holiday home for the summer seems just what she needs to deal with the grief of losing her beloved husband. But behind those pretty walls lie many secrets, and legends of a malevolent sisterhood--two witches burned for their evil centuries earlier. Once, both their vile spirits were trapped there. Now, one has been released. One who is determined to find her sister. Only Robyn stands in her way. And the crow has returned."--Page 4 of cover
Catherine Cavendish is celebrated as a leading figure in gothic horror, showcasing her mastery of the genre. Her storytelling weaves intricate plots filled with atmospheric tension and haunting characters. Readers can expect a blend of classic gothic elements with modern twists, making her works both timeless and fresh. Cavendish's ability to evoke fear and intrigue positions her as a prominent voice in contemporary horror literature.
In 1893, Evelyn and Claire leave their home in a Yorkshire town for life in a rural retreat on their beloved moors. But when a strange toy garden mysteriously appears, a chain of increasingly terrifying events is unleashed. The Garden of Bewitchment is all too real and something is threatening the lives and sanity of the women.
Jonathan's journey to Landane reveals Nadia's deep obsession with the village's Neolithic megaliths, leading him into a captivating exploration of ancient mysteries. As he delves into the secrets of the stones, he grapples with a haunting folklore that feels eerily relevant. The story intertwines themes of history, obsession, and the enduring impact of the past on the present, inviting readers to uncover the connection between ancient legacies and contemporary life.
Struggling under the weight of her abusive father, Jane discovers an unexpected ally in a mysterious dark lady she refers to as her "angel." This friendship brings both comfort and a chilling bargain, as Jane must sacrifice the souls of others to maintain her protection. When she hesitates to choose a victim, the angel's true, menacing nature emerges, leaving Jane to confront the horrifying consequences of her choices. The story explores themes of power, sacrifice, and the complexities of seeking refuge from pain.
At a weekend house-party at ancient Canonbury Manor, Alli is caught between fantasy and reality in the life of a famous singer from the Sixties, who reportedly killed herself there. Buried deep below, evil now infests the once- holy building. As Alli is drawn in ever-deeper, she is about to learn her role in the after-death of Caroline Rand.
Evil runs deep at Mordenhyrst Hall. But it is rooted far deeper than the foundations of the ancestral home. Its inhabitants and the entire village are infested with a legacy so evil, it transcends the laws of nature. In a world where nothing is as it appears to be, Grace and Coralie must seek out and find the truth – whatever the cost.