The Lonely Lands

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By Ramsey Campbell

Publisher Description

“He is unsurpassed in the subtle manipulation of mood... You forget you’re just reading a story” – Publishers Weekly

The latest bestseller from the ultimate craftsman of the dark fantastic, Ramsey Campbell. Joe Hunter has begun to adjust to the loss of his wife when he hears her calling from beyond, “Where am I?” His urge to help leads him into her afterlife, which is made up of their memories. Even the best of those is no refuge from the restless dead, and Joe can only lure them away from her. Soon they begin to invade his everyday life, and every journey he makes to find her leaves him less able to return. When her refuges turn nightmarish he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to keep her safe…

FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.

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The Lonely Lands Reviews

3.5

HAMISH CLARKE

Created 12 months ago

Alfred

Created about 2 years ago

“Ramsey Campbell is a horror writer, but if you're looking for a boogeyman or things that bite in the night then he is not the writer for you; but if you like the horror of the psychological kind, of the mind the unsettling just lurking over your shoulder then he's the man for you. Joe is told by his grandfather just before he dies to be careful how you think of the dead because you can bring them back and you might not like what you bring back. When Joe loses his wife he can here her calling " Where am I ?" To answer her he must enter her after life which is a much made of him as her. This is not just a horror story it is also a story of grief and the disintegration of the human mind. How one can lose their place in time and sanity if you are not careful how you think of the departed. Ramsey is a brilliant writer of the psychological and things lurking in the shadows that you find yourself immersed in the story. Superb writing that drags you along on its coat tails. Highly Recommended.”

Sonja Charters

Created about 2 years ago

“This is the first book that I've read by this author and I really wasn't sure what to expect - but was pleasantly surprised by the fact that this was verging on the horror genre. I have been obsessed with Stephen King forever and I really got a vibe of his work in this book. Something strange was going on, something unexplained and just a little bit more than creepy. I knew that I was going to enjoy this book by the very first chapter, which incedently is 1 line long! "When he heard his wife say "I'm not alone" he thought she meant to reassure him" and that was it, end of chapter. I loved this even though it's not clear from this that we're heading into the unknown, it does intrigue and pull you in and for me, gets you thinking already! The timeline flits around a fair bit at this point and we see flashbacks to Joe's youth and conversations with his grandad as well as Joe and Olivia's early life together up until she dies from the disease - something sounding very reminiscent of covid - which brings us bang up to date. I really felt for Joe in lots of ways as he struggled to come to terms with life alone and works through his grief. But as he becomes able to see, hear and visit Olivia in his dreams, he discovers what awaits on the other side. The writing style was a great mix of emotive and suspenseful. I definitely found this one much more thought-provoking than outright scary.....which maybe says something about my mentality :/ - and the ending left me mulling over this one for quite some time. I found this a really intriguing read and feel like I need to explore more of this author's books given the strong SK vibe. Watch out for more reviews later.”

Sucharita Biswas

Created about 2 years ago

“Ramsey Campbell's books are one of its kind. The Lonely Lands also fall into the same category. At first, the plot would not at all feel appealing but slowly and slowly the interest develops. The book paints a vivid picture of our society that pokes its nose everywhere. But, the climax felt satisfying. There were moments when the pacing was uneven. But, the intricate plot twists need a reader's full attention to grasp the story. This book will keep you enthralled from start to finish, leaving you wanting more from the author. Read more on https://bibliophileverse.blogspot.com/2023/08/the-lonely-lands-ramsey-campbell-dark.html”

About Ramsey Campbell

Ramsey Campbell has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including the Grand Master Award of the World Horror Convention, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Horror Writers Association, the Living Legend Award of the International Horror Guild and the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award.