The Star and the Strange Moon
The Star and the Strange Moon by Constance Sayers, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on November 14, 2023, is a 480-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy, romance, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood, the narrative follows Gemma Turner, who, after being cast in a radical horror film, mysteriously disappears during production. As she navigates a surreal world where the film’s script and its monstrous characters come to life, Gemma must master her role to survive the unfolding nightmare.
In a parallel timeline, Christopher Kent, a film student fascinated by Gemma’s enigmatic disappearance, seeks to uncover the truth behind the legendary film L’Etrange Lune. Each decade, screenings reveal new, inexplicable footage of Gemma, deepening the mystery surrounding her fate. As Christopher delves deeper into the occult and supernatural elements of the film, he finds that the answers he seeks may entrap him in a reality far more dangerous than he anticipated. This edition explores themes of time travel, witchcraft, and the intersection of body and spirit, inviting readers into a complex narrative that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.
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1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now she’s on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script and the monsters within it are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive. 2007: Gemma Turner’s disappearance is one of Hollywood’s greatest mysteries one that has captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L’Etrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade, and each time, there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn’t exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film’s mystery may leave him trapped forever.
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