February 22, 2024 from Raw Dog Screaming Press
ORKNEY ISLANDS, 1797 – Agnes Tulloch feels a little cheated. This windswept place is not the island paradise her husband promised it to be when they wed. Now, with four young children, she struggles to provide for her family while her husband grows increasingly distant.
When a stranger comes ashore to rent an abandoned cottage, Agnes and the other islanders are abuzz with curiosity. Who is this wealthy foreigner and why on earth would he come to Eynhallow? Her curiosity is soon replaced with vexation when her husband hires her out as cook and washerwoman for the stranger, leaving Agnes with no say in the matter. Agnes begrudgingly befriends the aristocrat-in-exile; a mercurial scientist who toils day and night at some strange pursuit. Despite herself, she is drawn to the man’s dark, brooding charm, but who is this Byronic stranger sweeping Agnes off her feet? His name is Frankenstein, and he’s come to this remote isle to fulfill a monstrous obligation.
“Brilliant. An exquisitely crafted, beguiling gothic tale. Richly atmospheric with gorgeous prose and an unforgettable heroine. A gift to monster lovers everywhere, EYNHALLOW is a new classic.” —Rachel Harrison, national bestselling author of Cackle and Black Sheep
“Remarkably immersive and compelling, Tim McGregor has grafted something truly unexpected and haunting from the sinew of Mary Shelley’s venerated classic, Frankenstein. Eynhallow is masterful and exquisitely written with a vision wholly unique to its tar-black soul.” —Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
“The horror of Eynhallow is a gothic hurricane battering our bookshelves. Pray it makes landfall near you.” —Clay McLeod Chapman, author of What Kind of Mother and Ghost Eaters
“An inspired follow-up to Mary Shelley’s iconic classic, Eynhallow is perfect for fans of historical horror who love to ask the question “what if?” about classic literature. An absolute must for your reading list.” —Gwendolyn Kiste, Lambda Literary and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Reluctant Immortals and The Rust Maidens
“The novel boasts near-perfect pacing, compelling voices, and spine-tingling thrills that almost vibrate on the page. It’s a true onslaught to the senses and will thrill readers.” —Library Journal