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The Global Bestseller from the International Booker Prize-shortlisted Author of Fever Dream

CONFRONT THE DARKNESS

‘A fabulous writer. Her stories are subtle, always haunting and deeply human’ - Isabel Allende

A young mother steps into the water, determined to end her life. What will bring her back?

‘You will find yourself in the space on the other side of terror – a space of openness, fragility and strange reassurance’ - The Guardian

For a single moment, a baby is left unattended in a room of everyday dangers.

‘Just stellar - Extreme, uncanny and beautifully controlled’ - Anne EnrightIn a high-rise apartment block, in a city far from home, a ghost appears. ‘A master of the uncanny’ - The New Yorker

When a lonely woman acts on a kind impulse the consequences will be dark, bold and revelatory.

'These stories are perfect for the times we dwell inside' - Colum McCann

From the thrice International Booker nominated author of Fever Dream and Little Eyes come six perfect terrors to change your days and haunt your dreams.

Paperback | Publication: 4 Jun 2026, Picador | ISBN: 9781035050185
Extent: 192 pages

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        The Global Bestseller from the International Booker Prize-shortlisted Author of Fever Dream

        CONFRONT THE DARKNESS

        ‘A fabulous writer. Her stories are subtle, always haunting and deeply human’ - Isabel Allende

        A young mother steps into the water, determined to end her life. What will bring her back?

        ‘You will find yourself in the space on the other side of terror – a space of openness, fragility and strange reassurance’ - The Guardian

        For a single moment, a baby is left unattended in a room of everyday dangers.

        ‘Just stellar - Extreme, uncanny and beautifully controlled’ - Anne EnrightIn a high-rise apartment block, in a city far from home, a ghost appears. ‘A master of the uncanny’ - The New Yorker

        When a lonely woman acts on a kind impulse the consequences will be dark, bold and revelatory.

        'These stories are perfect for the times we dwell inside' - Colum McCann

        From the thrice International Booker nominated author of Fever Dream and Little Eyes come six perfect terrors to change your days and haunt your dreams.

        Paperback | Publication: 4 Jun 2026, Picador | ISBN: 9781035050185
        Extent: 192 pages

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