{"title":"Elliot Gish","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Elliot Gish, a distinctive voice in general fiction. Known for his ability to weave intricate narratives with profound depth, Gish captivates readers through his compelling storytelling and relatable characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy works, \u003cem\u003eGrey Dog\u003c\/em\u003e stands out, offering a poignant exploration of human relationships and the complexities of life. Perfect for those who enjoy diving into stories that provoke thought and resonate emotionally, Gish’s books are a testament to his skillful writing and insightful observations of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative world of Elliot Gish and discover stories that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his writings, this collection promises an engaging literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grey-dog-by-elliot-gish-9781770417328","title":"Grey Dog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Gish’s prose is as sharp as a scalpel.” — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrey Dog\u003c\/i\u003e is a bewitching tale of the horrors of spinsterhood in the early 1900s, with madness and magic threaded through every sentence.” — Heather O’Neill, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen We Lost Our Heads\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLullabies for Little Criminals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA subversive literary horror novel that disrupts the tropes of women’s historical fiction with delusions, wild beasts, and the uncontainable power of female rage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1901, and Ada Byrd — spinster, schoolmarm, amateur naturalist — accepts a teaching post in isolated Lowry Bridge, grateful for the chance to re-establish herself where no one knows her secrets. She develops friendships with her neighbours, explores the woods with her students, and begins to see a future in this tiny farming community. Her past — riddled with grief and shame — has never seemed so far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut then, Ada begins to witness strange and grisly phenomena: a swarm of dying crickets, a self-mutilating rabbit, a malformed faun. She soon believes that something old and beastly — which she calls Grey Dog — is behind these visceral offerings, which both beckon and repel her. As her confusion deepens, her grip on what is real, what is delusion, and what is traumatic memory loosens, and Ada takes on the wildness of the woods, behaving erratically and pushing her newfound friends away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, she is left with one question: What is the real horror? The Grey Dog, the uncontainable power of female rage, or Ada herself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545260282092,"sku":"9781770417328","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9217063482818.jpg?v=1749799957"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/elliot-gish.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}