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Synopsis
Though dead for two millennia, he remains perfectly preserved in black peat. The Man in the Moss is one of the most fascinating finds of the century. But, for the isolated Pennine community of Bridelow, his removal is a sinister sign. A danger to the ancient spiritual tradition maintained, curiously, by the Mothers' Union. In the wecks approaching Samhain — the Celtic least of the dead — tragedy strikes again and again in Bridelow. Scottish folk singer Moira Cairns and American film producer Mungo Macbeth discover their Celtic roots are deeper and darker than they imagined. And, as fundamentalist zealots of both Christian and satanic persuasions challenge an older, gentler faith, the village faces a natural disaster unknown since the reign of Henry VIII.
The Man in the Moss: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult dark fantasy contains strong occult horror elements, tragic deaths, conflict between religious extremists and pagan traditions, and disturbing imagery involving ancient corpses and Celtic rituals. The supernatural threat escalates to community-wide disaster.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults who love atmospheric folk horror will be drawn into this creepy tale of ancient Celtic magic threatening a modern British village.