Those Across the River
Those Across the River
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Georgia • 1930s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Those Across the River, a World War I veteran and his partner relocate to a small Southern town, seeking a peaceful life. They encounter haunting events tied to the area's dark history, as peculiar occurrences unravel the community's buried secrets, forcing the couple to confront a malevolent force lurking across the river.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman is widely praised for its atmospheric setting and suspenseful pacing. Readers appreciate its fresh take on the horror genre with well-developed characters and historical context. However, some find the plot predictable and the ending less impactful. Overall, it's a compelling, eerie read for horror enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Those Across the River?
Fans of supernatural fiction with historical settings will enjoy Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman. This novel appeals to readers of The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova and The Terror by Dan Simmons, blending suspense, horror, and Southern Gothic elements.
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Novel • Fiction
Georgia • 1930s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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