The Black Hunger, Nicholas Pullen
The Black Hunger, Nicholas Pullen
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The Black Hunger

Author: Nicholas Pullen

Narrator: Peter Kenny

Unabridged: 11 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Published: 10/08/2024

Categories: Fiction, Horror, Gothic


Synopsis

A spine-tingling, queer gothic horror debut where two men are drawn into an otherworldly spiral, and a journey that will only end when they reach the darkest part of the human soul.

“A gothic masterpiece. A devastating exploration of humanity's capacity for evil."​ – Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters

John Sackville will soon be dead. Shadows writhe in the corners of his cell as he mourns the death of his secret lover and as the gnawing hunger inside him grows impossible to ignore.

He must write his last testament before it is too late.

The story he tells will take us to the darkest part of the human soul. It is a tale of otherworldly creatures, ancient cults, and a terrifying journey from the stone circles of Scotland to the icy peaks of Tibet.

It is a tale that will take us to the end of the world.

"A phenomenal book full of rich historical detail, occult mysticism, and slow, creeping horror. A triumph that should be on your reading list." – Thomas D. Lee, author of Perilous Times

"The Black Hunger reveals its horrors inch by devastating inch." – Molly O'Neill, author of Greenteeth

"A terrifying gothic journey to the place where the very cruelest, hungriest creatures hide in the snow, and wear our faces. This is a magisterial debut." – Michael Rowe, author of Wild Fell

"Rich in historical detail, poignant romance, sweeping adventure, and visceral terror." – Jennifer Thorne, author of Diavola

Reviews

Goodreads review by thevampireslibrary on August 03, 2024

. This felt like a classic gothic horror that could hold its own against the greats, an atmospheric nightmare with elements of Stoker and Shelley. . I can't say much as it would spoil it entirely, but I highly recommend this to fans of historical, gothic, horror, lovecraftian and queer fiction. . The nar......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on October 24, 2024

3.5 Stars Video Review [URL not allowed] This was a rich piece of gothic historical fiction. Admittedly, this isn't my favourite subgenre which is represented in my rating. However I can still appreciate a well written story. I would recommend this one to anyone who loves Gothic fiction. Th......more

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on October 28, 2024

2.5 stars rounded up Mixed feelings on this one. A queer historical gothic horror epistolary novel with nested storytelling, The Black Hunger was a bit of a roller coaster for me. Parts of the story are interesting and engaging, but the pacing isn't ideal and it does drag at times. The first part of t......more