Hold Back the Tide New

When frightful monsters rise from a quiet lake, new horrors and buried secrets are washed into Alva’s life. Alva’s quiet lakeside community has one open secret: the fact that Alva’s father killed her mother, all those years ago. But now a new rumour has set tongues wagging: tales of terrifying dark creatures rising out of the lake. At first, Alva’s sure there’s nothing in the silly rumours. But as terror begins to hold the village in its grip, it slowly dawns on her that the horrors of the present may be linked to the dark secrets of her past…

• By the author of The Sin Eater’s Daughter and State of Sorrow

• Gripping literary horror fiction with a topical ecological edge

• Perfect for fans of Riverdale, Sabrina and Stranger Things

• Melinda Salisbury is a hugely popular YA fantasy sensation

• Her bestselling books have been nominated for several awards

*Please note this book contains mature content and language more suitable for older readers.