Lost in Darkness

 

Back Cover

Even if there be monsters, 

there is none so fierce as that 

which resides in man's own heart.

England, 1815

Amelia Balfour has one dream...to tour Egypt as a travel writer. But when her wish is finally within reach, her father dies, and her malformed brother, Colin, depends upon her to arrange for a revolutionary surgery.

Former Navy surgeon Graham Lambert is sick - of travelling, loneliness, and especially the injustice of the world. Leaving behind the military, he partners with a renowned surgeon, the man who promises new life to Amelia's brother.

But just as the operation begins, Graham suspects the surgeon is a fraud. After a botched procedure, Colin goes mad and escapes, terrorizing their neighbour, author Mary Goodwin - planting the seed for her greatest creation, Frankenstein.

Can Amelia and Graham stop Colin before he destroys everyone in his path and find the tender soul still trapped inside...or will they be too late?

Review

Lost in Darkness is a spectacular addition to the Gothic novels genre. While it will particularly appeal to readers of Jaime Jo Wright's works, even those new to the genre will find lots to love with this hauntingly suspenseful tale. Michelle Griep has penned complex characters, an engrossing tale, and a rich setting that's a character all on its own. I loved this book and can't wait to read more by this author!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Barbour Publishing, and the author for a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.