“A haunting, powerful story of ghosts and enslavement. I read it in one sitting.” —Ali Smith, Booker and Orange shortlisted author of Hotel World

“Ingenious...Pharos rejects the classic ghost story, for an impressively disorientating opening out of its generic rules.” —Times Literary Supplement (UK)

“The elegance and accuracy with which Thompson uses language is formidable” —The Independent (UK)

“An extraordinary work...Thompson's unrelenting intellect and distinctive imagination is once again at the helm of Scotland's bravest writing.” —Scotland on Sunday

“A highly original tale full of evocative images.” —The Glasgow Herald

“Highly enticing.” —The Bookseller (UK)

“From the watery depths emerges a story dripping with human evil.” —The Scotsman

“The perfect book for anyone who loves ghost stories.” —Dallas Morning News

“It's difficult to leave it behind and emerge from this novella's ghostly spell.” —RT Bookclub

“A genuinely eerie tale, in a perfect setting and told with just the right amount of ambiguity.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An exciting gothic-like paranormal thriller that entertains from [the start].” —Midwest Book Review