The Creeper by A. Shine

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Trade Paperback. Superstitions only survive if people believe in them... Renowned academic Dr. Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researcher s Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen – until they arrive... The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history, its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown. A nameless fear stalks the streets... Nobody will talk – nobody except one little girl. Her story strikes dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer... That night, Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away... The Creeper is a masterful tale of horror and suspense, by one of Ireland's most talented emerging authors. Show more