The Hidden (Golding novel)

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The Hidden is a 2021 horror novel by Melanie Golding.

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Background and publication history

The book is based on the folktale of "The Mermaid Bride". [1] The novel's protagonist Detective Jo Harper had previously appeared in Golding's debut novel Little Darlings. [2] It was published on November 9, 2021, by Crooked Lane Books. [3]

Reception

The book received mostly positive reviews from critics, who noted its ambiguous and layered plotlines. [1] [4] Publishers Weekly wrote that "Golding smoothly mixes folklore with an insightful exploration of motherhood". [2] Claire Forster, writing for Foreword Reviews, described the novel as a "superlative fairytale-infused thriller". [5]

References

  1. 1 2 THE HIDDEN | Kirkus Reviews.
  2. 1 2 "The Hidden by Melanie Golding". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Look Out For … The Hidden by Melanie Golding". This Is Horror. October 28, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ "The Hidden - Horror DNA". www.horrordna.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Review of The Hidden". www.forewordreviews.com. October 27, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
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