Dark Matter

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Kris writes…

Hello! I just wanted to thank you for writing Dark Matter. It's probably the best book I've ever read! The writing style and pacing are absolutely perfect and it gave me chills down my spine that I haven't felt when reading horror stories since I was a child. I do not have a single bad thing to say about it.

I just felt compelled to send this after finishing an extremely disappointing horror novel about deep sea exploration and discovery. I found myself thinking, "I wish Michelle Paver wrote this instead" quite often while reading it, haha.

I look forward to any future horror novels of yours! Have a nice day!

Michelle Replies…

Thanks so much for that, Kris; I’m delighted that you enjoyed Dark Matter so much!  You might also enjoy my novel Thin Air, set on one of the highest mountains on earth – as well as Wakenhyrst, which is more of a Gothic novel, set in an old house in the fens.  And I’ve got a new one coming out next year, set in the rainforest, and called (surprise) Rainforest.  Again, thanks for giving me a lift at the start of what promises to be a hot day here in London.  With very best wishes, Michelle


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