The Wilding
The Wilding by Ian McDonald, published by Orion Publishing Company on September 26, 2024, is a 320-page work of fiction that delves into the realms of horror. This novel unfolds in the eerie setting of Lough Carrow, where a rewilding project has stirred dark rumors among local villagers. As a group of five teenagers and three teachers embark on a wilderness experience, they encounter unsettling phenomena, including strange tracks and sightings of wolves and wolverines, hinting at something far more ancient and terrifying lurking in the bog.
Readers will find a blend of folk horror and modern terror as the narrative explores the unsettling events that unfold during a camping trip gone awry. The campers, initially seeking a cozy night in the wilderness, soon realize they are trapped and being hunted as darkness descends. The story captures the tension between the urban and rural, presenting a haunting tale that intertwines natural horror with the unexpected. This edition invites readers to experience a gripping journey into the unknown, where the familiar landscape transforms into a site of fear and mystery.
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‘A sharp thriller [. . .] with strong characterisation, a deep sense of place and real wit’ The Irish Times
‘Melds the urban and rural to take folk horror somewhere unexpected, spooky and, paradoxically, new’ SFX
‘Blends folk horror with modern terror . . . The Wilding is a great novel’ JamReads.com
‘Natural horror at its finest, this haunting tale of a camping trip gone wrong grips you, shocks you and leaves a lasting impression’ crossstitchandstories
‘Ian McDonald has never written a bad novel’ Cory Doctorow
Strange things have been happening at Lough Carrow.
Local villagers have told dark rumours about the vast peat bog ever since the huge project to rewild it began.
Strange tracks have been seen leading into and out of the site. Livestock has been mutilated in the area. And on their trek to a camp site in the heart of the bog some of Lisa’s group – five teenagers and three teachers she’s guiding on a wilderness experience – spot wolves, wolverines, and something that looks older and scarier than either . . . even though Ireland’s lost wild animals are yet to be introduced to the park . . .
They have planned one cosy campout in this strange wilderness, where time and space themselves seems to be shifting, but as darkness falls it’s clear they have a very different night ahead.
The camp is attacked.
The campers are trapped.
And something out there has only just begun to hunt . . .
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