The Burial Tide
Drawing on the creatures and horrors of Irish folklore, The Burial Tide unearths our darkest truths: how far we’d go to win our freedom, and how quickly our desires can become monstrous.
ISBN
9781638932024
Language
English
Page count
331
Edition
Paperback
Sale date
September 9, 2025
Dimensions
5 x 7.75
About the Book
A woman who can’t remember her death.
On an eerily quiet island off the coast of Ireland, a woman with no memory claws her way out of her grave and back to life. But not everyone welcomes the return of Mara Fitch.
An island with a terrible secret.
Inishbannock. Where strange misshapen figures watch from the trees and the roads are covered in teeth. Where two brothers gamble for nothing, the doctor only treats one patient, and the pub owner speaks in riddles. Where a poet loses and finds his soul. And a man without a heart claims he’s the key to unlocking Mara’s secrets.
A past that refuses to stay buried.
As Mara returns to her life on this upside-down island, her memories begin to leech their way back to the surface. The more she remembers, the more the village will do anything to stop her . . .
But the sea remembers it all.
Reviews
“A real page turner. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the plot twisted into a different shape. Thoroughly enjoyable, delightfully grotesque, and an absolutely satisfying read.”
“Utterly original, The Burial Tide is a horror mystery mashup that raises you from the depths of a muddy grave to an isolated and inimitable island where the locals are a little too familiar, tight-lipped, and older than they look. Steeped in Irish mythology that blurs lines between monster and man, Sharpson’s latest will leave you with a fresh set of fears.”
“The Burial Tide is a twisty, cinematic whirlwind brimming with Irish folklore and razor-sharp wit. Neil Sharpson’s writing crackles with propulsive energy and biting humor—if you’re looking for a fun, engaging take on mythology and legend, this is the book for you.”