Cover Reveal: The Thing in Christmas Town by Iseult Murphy

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I’m so excited to reveal the cover for my next book, “The Thing in Christmas Town”.

This Christmas themed horror novella is for fans of grief horror, cosmic horror, and those who love stories about characters who are the only ones who can see that the world is falling apart.

I’m delighted that Silver Thistle Press will be released “The Thing in Christmas Town” on 21st November 2024. They are a wonderful new horror small press, and I am thrilled to be part of the family. It’s an exciting new step on my publishing journey.

Ebook pre-orders are now available at the special price of £1.53/$1.99. Paperback and hardback copies will be available later.

About the book

Welcome to Christmas Town, where it is Christmas every day!

Visit the town where your wishes come true. Recapture the magic of your youth. Find love and happiness.

You’ll never want to leave.

Christmas was once Diane’s favourite holiday, but she can’t face it after the tragic accident that took her husband’s life shortly before the festive season.

Wishing to recapture the happy times of their youth, Diane’s grown children take her to Ireland’s latest attraction. Christmas Town, nestled in the Cavan hills, where it is Christmas 365 days a year.

There’s something about Christmas Town that unsettles Diane. Maybe it’s the fixed, happy smiles of the people who work there. Perhaps it’s the odd images in the wallpaper, or the blood that seeps out of the snow. Could it be her grief that’s stopping her from being happy?

As reality warps around her, Diane realises that leaving is not an option. In a place where wishes come true, Diane’s one wish is to save her family, even if she must confront The Thing in Christmas Town to do it.

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About The Publisher

Established in November 2023, Silver Thistle Press is an independent publisher of horror, Gothic and supernatural fiction based in the U.K. Focusing primarily on short story anthologies and novellas, our books are perfect for dark nights spent curled up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate.

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https://www.silverthistlepress.com

Twitter: @silverthistleps

Newsletter: https://silverthistlepress.substack.com/

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Cover

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In an illustration against a faded beige background, like an old-fashioned holiday card, a woman in a skirt, warm jacket, hat, gloves and boots feeds a piece of bloody meat to a snowman. The snowman has blood around its mouth and its stick arms are raised eagerly towards the woman. There’s red and green text at the top in ornate letters with snow on top of them and surrounded by holly berries and leaves. The Thing in Christmas Town (title). Plain text surrounded by holly leaves at the bottom of the image gives the author’s name as Iseult Murphy.

Artwork by Iseult Murphy. Release date 21st November 2024.

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4 responses to “Cover Reveal: The Thing in Christmas Town by Iseult Murphy”

  1. Priscilla Bettis Avatar
    Priscilla Bettis

    I love the cover! It’s sweet and nostalgic … and then when you look closer, it’s scary! I’m looking forward to reading The Thing in Christmas Town!

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    1. Iseult Avatar
      Iseult

      Yay! That’s exactly what I was going for with the cover. Thank you, Priscilla. 🙂

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  2. Valinora Troy Avatar
    Valinora Troy

    I think that snowman looks awfully sinister – but I had to look twice to spot it! LOVE the cover and can’t wait to read it!

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    1. Iseult Avatar
      Iseult

      Thanks, Valinora. I’m glad you like the cover.

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