{"title":"Lois Murphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the hauntingly atmospheric world of Lois Murphy, an author renowned for her captivating storytelling in the realm of general fiction. If you appreciate narratives that blend suspense with an exploration of the human psyche, you will find much to admire in Murphy's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLois Murphy's novel \u003cem\u003eSoon\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her unique ability to weave a tense and gripping tale against the backdrop of small-town life. Her writing is characterised by richly developed characters and evocative settings, drawing readers into an immersive experience that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurphy's books are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and emotional depth. These qualities make her stories not only engaging reads but also opportunities for reflection on themes of community, isolation, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Lois Murphy's collection to discover stories that challenge and intrigue, offering a riveting escape into worlds both familiar and unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soon-by-lois-murphy-9780995409804","title":"Soon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn almost deserted town in the middle of nowhere, Nebulah's days of mining and farming prosperity—if they ever truly existed—are long gone. These days even the name on the road sign into town has been removed. Yet for Pete, an ex-policeman, Milly, Li, and a small band of others, it's the only place they have ever felt at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne winter solstice, a strange residual and mysterious mist arrives that makes even birds disappear. It is a real and potent force, yet also strangely emblematic of the complacency and unease that afflicts so many of our small towns, and the country that Murphy knows so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePartly inspired by the true story of Wittenoom, the ill-fated West Australia asbestos town, \u003cem\u003eSoon\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of the death of a haunted town and the plight of the people who either won't, or simply can't, abandon all they have ever had. 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An ancient gnome in its midst supposedly stands guard against lurking secrets, much to Scott's disgust and Sally's delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen strange and scary things start occurring and the creatures from the trees begin to invade the house, Scott must face the peril of an unknown force that threatens to turn their world upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gripping, suspenseful, genuinely scary - with an unexpected seam of humour running all the way through.' -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Green,author of theVerity Sparksseries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'...a great read for horror fans, especially boys aged 11 and up, and readers who enjoyed Skulduggery Pleasant or Kenneth Oppel's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.' - Dani Solomon, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An eery yet at times funny story, this book kept me on the edge of my seat and even had me a little scared. 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