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Night Waves: Something Has Been Set Free

✍️ David Irons
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A model fights a siren hive trying to possess her body in Brighton.

The plot centers on Kirsten Costello, who moves from East London to Brighton with cousin Simone. After an attack under the pier, she is marked by a sea siren. The creature needs her face and body to survive. It stalks her constantly through psychic connection. Kirsten relies on Simone, girlfriend Geena, and clairvoyant Melissa Clarke for help. They fight to stop the entity from dragging her into the Night Waves. The story blends gothic horror with modern urban settings. It examines themes of obsession, bodily autonomy, and ancient evil waking in the modern world. The narrative follows Kirsten's desperate attempts to maintain control over her own life against a relentless supernatural threat.

Key Themes
sea sirens psychic possession Brighton horror
Literary Context

This 2019 release by Cosmic Egg Books draws on gothic and supernatural fiction traditions. It places ancient maritime evil within the contemporary setting of south England, specifically Brighton and East London. The text utilizes the siren mythos to explore modern anxieties about identity and control.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Clive Barker · Peter Straub · Poppy Z. Brite · Algernon Blackwood
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🏛 Cosmic Egg Books 📅 2019 📖 248 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781789040265

📝 Description: Night Waves: Something Has Been Set Free

David Irons presents a tale of maritime horror in Night Waves: Something Has Been Set Free. The narrative begins off the south coast of England, where an oil rig crew accidentally releases a hive of ancient sea sirens. These creatures require human hosts to survive and use human faces to lure victims to their deaths. Kirsten Costello, a model from East London, relocates to Brighton with her cousin Simone after growing tired of her previous life. Following a random attack under Brighton Pier, Kirsten becomes the target of one of these entities. A psychic link forms through a scratch, making her a constant target for the creature’s desire to inhabit her body. The entity stalks her nightly, knowing her location at all times. Kirsten cannot escape this pursuit alone. With assistance from Simone, her girlfriend Geena, and local clairvoyant Melissa Clarke, she attempts to resist possession. The story focuses on her struggle against a force that seeks to drag her back into the depths known as the Night Waves. This work appeals to readers who enjoy supernatural fiction involving sea monsters and psychological terror. It may not suit those seeking lighthearted romance or non-fiction accounts of marine biology.

💎 Our verdict on Night Waves: Something Has Been Set Free

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David Irons crafts a tense tale of possession and survival, anchoring cosmic horror in the relatable reality of Brighton’s urban landscape. The narrative effectively balances the dread of psychic stalking with the emotional weight of interpersonal relationships. By focusing on Kirsten’s fight for bodily autonomy against a hive mind seeking to consume her identity, the book delivers genuine psychological terror. It suits readers who prefer atmospheric, character-driven horror over pure gore. The integration of clairvoyance and modern life creates a unique texture, making the ancient threat feel immediate and pervasive. This is a solid entry for those who appreciate maritime legends reimagined through a contemporary, gothic lens.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy supernatural fiction involving sea monsters and psychological terror will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those interested in examinations of obsession, bodily autonomy, and the struggle against relentless supernatural threats. The blend of gothic horror with modern urban settings offers a fresh perspective on traditional maritime lore. Fans of stories where protagonists fight for control over their own lives against ancient evils will appreciate the intense focus on Kirsten's desperate resistance.

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David Irons crafts a tense tale of possession and survival, anchoring cosmic horror in the relatable reality of Brighton’s urban landscape. The narrative effectively balances the dread of psychic stalking with the emotional weight of interpersonal relationships. By focusing on Kirsten’s fight for bodily autonomy against a hive mind seeking to consume her identity, the book delivers genuine psychological terror. It suits readers who prefer atmospheric, character-driven horror over pure gore. The integration of clairvoyance and modern life creates a unique texture, making the ancient threat feel immediate and pervasive. This is a solid entry for those who appreciate maritime legends reimagined through a contemporary, gothic lens.

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