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After gaining a degree in biochemistry from Oxford University, Michelle Paver practised law, but eventually gave that up to write full-time. She is the author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series for children, published in 36 territories. DARK MATTER is her first adult ghost story. It arises from her lifelong love of the Arctic, which has taken her to northern Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Spitsbergen.
Evocative, chilling and superbly unsettling, it is very good indeed. -- Sarah Broadhurst BOOKSELLER This gripping ghost story has moments of horror and beauty SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Paver's descriptions of the topography are marvellously vivid and add to the sense of menace that suffuses the story -- Joan Smith SUNDAY TIMES 'An atmospheric ghost story that would give Susan Hill a run for her money' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY A chilling period piece, Dark Matter cunningly illustrates how fear, rather than death, is the great equaliser. INDEPENDENT More than just a ghost story, this is an exquisitely told psychological thriller. Unputdownable! WOMANS WEEKLY A genuinely terrifying tale ... I cannot recommend this novel enough, especially in these dark nights, you will certainly get more than you bargained for. I did. SAVIDGE READS Book Blog Ghost stories don't frighten me much but this one did. Quite a lot, actually ... Chilling in every respect. -- Richard Madeley Dark Matter builds suspense brilliantly ... As well as a ghost story, it's a great portrayal of Svalbard and the experience of spending a winter in the Arctic. ADVENTURE TRAVEL
