Stay in the Light: the chilling sequel to hit horror novel THE WATCHERS

by A.M. Shine

Overview

The sequel to THE WATCHERS, now adapted into a major motion picture, from critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine.

YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE FREE.

After her terrifying experience at the hands of the Watchers, Mina has escaped to a cottage on the west coast of Ireland. She obsessively researches her former captors, desperate to find any way to prolong the safety of humankind.

When Mina encounters a stranger near her home, she fears the worst – for she knows the figure is not what it seems. Soon, people she has encountered start to disappear.

Mina knows the Watchers' power is growing. She flees for her life, but when she reports her fears she finds her sanity questioned. Can she convince people that the Watchers are real, and ready to strike – or will she suffer the fate she has dreaded since she first encountered those malevolent beings?

A chilling modern twist on the Gothic horror novel, perfect for fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, T. Kingfisher and classic horror.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804547953
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/02/2025
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

A.M. Shine writes in the Gothic horror tradition. Born in Galway, Ireland, he received his Master's Degree in History there before sharpening his quill and pursuing all things literary and macabre. His debut novel, The Watchers, was critically acclaimed and has been made into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan. Stay in the Light is his third novel.

Follow him on @AMShineWriter and www.amshinewriter.com

Editorial Reviews

“The novel exudes melancholy and isolation, evoking dread over the ancient and unstoppable Watchers. The descriptions of loss are sharp... In the terrifying fantasy novel Stay in the Light, those who escaped the Watchers live with the consequences of their survival.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review

“Shine's writing is stellar and once again, this world is brought alive through that wonderful writing, and the amazing characters... A stellar sequel and one that will make many readers very happy.” —Steve Stred for Kendall Reviews

“Action sequences play out like a supernatural version of John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13... a very atmospheric book, which develops the mythology explored in the original novel to something more fully formed” —HorrorDNA

“A gripping and masterfully written sequel that delves deeper into the world of Celtic lore, delivering a magnificently terrifying reading experience” —Ginger Nuts of Horror

“Captures desperation and helplessness masterfully, leaking terror and infecting readers with a pervading sense of paranoia that comes with knowing the truth... a must-read” —Grimdark Magazine

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