Hardy, Robin
The Wicker Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447263210
- author:
- Hardy, Robin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tor
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 306
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Horror, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A gripping horror novel from 1978, adapted from the classic film of the same name. The Wicker Man is a tale of mystery and suspense, as Police Sergeant Neil Howie investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island. As May Day approaches, strange and magical events unfold, leading him to suspect that human sacrifice may be at hand. However, as he delves deeper into the island's secrets, he begins to realize that he himself may be the target of the revellers' sinister plans. A gripping and unsettling story of ritual, magic, and the darker side of human nature, The Wicker Man is a worthwhile read for fans of horror and suspense. Published in 1978, this novel has become a staple of the genre, its themes and atmosphere continuing to appeal to readers to this day.