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James Herbert meets Silent Hill in this unforgettable horror novel from an acclaimed voice in epic fantasy.

"Delivers a deceptively deep psychological thriller on par with the best work of Catriona Ward or Gemma Amor... left me genuinely shaken up in a way that few books have done before." - Grimdark Magazine

John Sharrock is a struggling writer living in a small English market town. He and his wife have recently separated, he is battling depression, and of late he is experiencing strange thoughts and dreams. When his dog begins acting strangely, it is the first sign that something is terribly wrong within the animal kingdom. Soon after, a series of horrific animal attacks hints at a deadly new virus.

John must survive bloodthirsty pets and ferocious local wildlife as he embarks on a journey to save his estranged wife and seek answers to the question: what caused all animal life to turn hostile?

Set against the backdrop of the uncertain spring of 2016, Hostile blends gruesome set pieces with psychological horror and delivers a knockout finale that is guaranteed to shock readers.

Praise for the author's previous work:

'This grisly, compelling read and the bonkers viciousness with which the best laid plans are disrupted is hugely enjoyable' ― Daily Mail

'Debut author Luke Scull packs an impressive amount of violence, hazy mortality and betrayal into these pages' ― SFX

'Brilliant' ― Tor.com

'A fantastic story that is ripe with action, strong characterization and a tight plot... This is one debut not to be missed' ― Fantasy Book Critic

'Luke Scull is more than good. He's the sort of author you buy on publishing date and read on the way home' ― The Bookbag