Demchuk, David
The Bone Mother
- ISBN 13:
- 9780994097002
- author:
- Demchuk, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Proving Ground Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Horror, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Bone Mother by David Demchuk is a dark and unsettling tale that weaves together elements of Slavic mythology and the horrors of Stalin's regime. In the midst of a famine that ravages the countryside, a mysterious factory on the border of Romania and Ukraine becomes a beacon of hope for its workers, who are nurtured, educated, and protected by the Grazyn family. But what is the secret behind this factory's success, and why does the Grazyn family shield its employees from the harsh realities of the outside world? Demchuk's masterful storytelling brings to life a world where witches, vampires, and other supernatural creatures coexist with mortals, all threatened by the sinister forces of the Nichni Politsiyi, the Night Police. With its elegant prose and unforgettable imagery, The Bone Mother is a gripping and unsettling read that will leave you questioning the boundaries between reality and myth.