Lute
Lute by Jennifer Thorne is a folk horror novel published by Tor Publishing Group on October 3, 2023. This 288-page book explores the unsettling dynamics of love, duty, and community on the idyllic island of Lute, where a dark tradition unfolds every seventh summer, resulting in the death of seven individuals. The narrative follows Nina Treadway, a newcomer to the island, who grapples with the local customs and the ominous events surrounding The Day, a time marked by both tragedy and communal resilience.
Readers will find an atmospheric tale that intertwines elements of horror and supernatural themes, as Nina confronts her disbelief in the island’s superstitions. As The Day approaches, the story delves into the complexities of survival and the bonds that form in the face of adversity. The novel presents a unique blend of tension and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of community and the sacrifices made for the greater good.
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Wicker Man meets Final Destination in Jennifer Thorne’s atmospheric, unsettling folk horror novel about love, duty, and community.
On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less.
Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. They live a happy, superior life, untouched by the war that rages all around them. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored.
Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. Heard about the horrific tragedies, the lives lost, but she doesn’t believe in it. It’s all superstitious nonsense. Stories told to keep newcomers at bay and youngsters in line.
Then The Day begins. And it’s a day of nightmares, of grief, of reckoning. But it is also a day of community. Of survival and strength. Of love, at its most pure and untamed. When The Day ends, Nina—and Lute—will never be the same.
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