{"product_id":"9780008611859","title":"The Gathering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gathering\u003c\/strong\u003e is a haunting tale of friendship, fear, and the unseen forces that disrupt the familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decade apart, Sarah and her husband Roshan are eager to reconnect with their school friends during a week-long retreat in a beautifully converted church. Initially, the atmosphere is filled with nostalgia and excitement, but this quickly shifts as Sarah becomes increasingly unsettled by the church’s eerie presence. As she begins to experience disturbing visions, the line between reality and paranoia blurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously, the local community grapples with a series of armed robberies committed by a masked woman, leaving the police baffled and the townsfolk in fear. As Sarah and her friends confront both their past and the growing tensions in the area, their idyllic reunion turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival. They must confront their deepest fears and question their safety in a place that was once a sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel explores the complexities of old friendships and the shadows of the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFear:\u003c\/strong\u003e It delves into the psychological aspects of fear, both personal and communal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReality versus Illusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative challenges perceptions of what is real and what is imagined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A gripping exploration of the dark corners of the human psyche.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoyed Lisa Stone's previous works or those who appreciate atmospheric thrillers akin to \u003cit\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/it\u003e by Stephen King will find \u003cstrong\u003eThe Gathering\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to their literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481320546636,"sku":"9780008611859","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780008611859_front.webp?v=1765274459","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9780008611859","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}