The Hidden (Golding novel)

The Hidden is a 2021 horror novel by Melanie Golding.

Background and publication history

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b THE HIDDEN | Kirkus Reviews.
  2. ^ a b "The Hidden by Melanie Golding". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ^ "Look Out For … The Hidden by Melanie Golding". This Is Horror. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  4. ^ "The Hidden - Horror DNA". www.horrordna.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  5. ^ "Review of The Hidden". www.forewordreviews.com. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2023-07-04.