The Vines
The Vines by Shelley Nolden is a historical thriller published by Freiling Publishing on March 23, 2021. This first edition spans 412 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds on North Brother Island, a secluded location in New York City, where the remnants of a defunct hospital harbor dark memories of quarantines and human experiments. The story centers on Cora, a woman marked by her past, and Finn, a young urban explorer drawn to her mysterious presence amidst the island’s haunting ruins.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale that weaves together themes of love, betrayal, survival, and loss against the backdrop of North Brother Island’s chilling history. As Finn delves into Cora’s past and confronts his own family’s hidden secrets, the narrative explores the complexities of obsession and the quest for redemption. The Vines invites readers to navigate a world where the echoes of tragedy linger, and the struggle for salvation becomes a poignant journey through time.
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- Cross Genre Award-Winner and Finalist in the Mystery/Suspense, Historical Fiction, and General Fiction categories of the 2021 International Book Awards
- Cross Genre Winner and Medical Thriller Winner of the 2021 National Indie Excellence Awards
- Eric Hoffer Award 2021 Finalist
In the shadows of New York City lies forbidden North Brother Island, where the remains of a shuttered hospital hide the haunting memories of century-old quarantines and human experiments. The ruins conceal the scarred and beautiful Cora, imprisoned by contagions and the doctors who torment her. When Finn, a young urban explorer, arrives on the island and glimpses an enigmatic beauty through the foliage, intrigue turns to obsession as he seeks to uncover her past–and his own family’s dark secrets. By unraveling these mysteries, will he be able to save Cora? Will Cora meet the same tragic ending as the thousands who’ve already perished on the island? The Vines intertwines North Brother Island’s horrific and elusive history with a captivating tale of love, betrayal, survival, and loss.
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