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The Coracle Maker
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Expected 10 Feb 261994.
On the cusp of graduation, five friends hit the road for one last adventure through the rugged Scottish wilds. But when a blown tyre leaves them stranded miles from help—soaked, freezing, and surrounded by endless forest—their fun detour becomes a desperate fight for survival.
Because something ancient stirs beneath the pines. Something that once lived as a man, crafting simple coracles on the loch, until centuries of isolation twisted it into something ravenous.
Now, as night closes in and the storm worsens, the friends must find their way back to civilisation—before the creature finds *them*.
A pulse-pounding throwback to 90s horror, The Coracle Maker is a chilling tale of folklore, friendship, and the unknown terror waiting just beyond the tree line.
On the cusp of graduation, five friends hit the road for one last adventure through the rugged Scottish wilds. But when a blown tyre leaves them stranded miles from help—soaked, freezing, and surrounded by endless forest—their fun detour becomes a desperate fight for survival.
Because something ancient stirs beneath the pines. Something that once lived as a man, crafting simple coracles on the loch, until centuries of isolation twisted it into something ravenous.
Now, as night closes in and the storm worsens, the friends must find their way back to civilisation—before the creature finds *them*.
A pulse-pounding throwback to 90s horror, The Coracle Maker is a chilling tale of folklore, friendship, and the unknown terror waiting just beyond the tree line.
176 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 2, 2026
About the author
David W. Adams
30 books15 followersDavid W. Adams is the author of 16 dark and atmospheric novels spanning horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. Born in Wolverhampton, England in 1988 and raised in Telford, David took a non-traditional path, leaving formal education to work full-time, before discovering his passion for writing.
His debut collection of haunting short stories was published in early 2021, born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, his work has been praised for its emotional depth, chilling atmosphere, and cinematic storytelling.
In 2024, his sci-fi horror novel *Horizon* won AudiobookReviewer.com's award for Best Dystopian Novel, thanks in part to the gripping narration by frequent collaborator Brandon J. Peterson.
David now lives on the Isle of Portland in Dorset with his wife, Charlotte. In addition to writing, he designs book covers and reviews books on YouTube and TikTok, where he shares insights into the craft and the indie publishing world.
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His debut collection of haunting short stories was published in early 2021, born from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, his work has been praised for its emotional depth, chilling atmosphere, and cinematic storytelling.
In 2024, his sci-fi horror novel *Horizon* won AudiobookReviewer.com's award for Best Dystopian Novel, thanks in part to the gripping narration by frequent collaborator Brandon J. Peterson.
David now lives on the Isle of Portland in Dorset with his wife, Charlotte. In addition to writing, he designs book covers and reviews books on YouTube and TikTok, where he shares insights into the craft and the indie publishing world.
Follow this author to stay updated on new releases, projects, and behind-the-scenes content.
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November 30, 2025
More, please. I am scared and have questions. The fuel station old lady could fuel a series on her own let alone the rest 😱
Be warned, in this book: scary monster in the woods, cabins are Not Safe Spaces, young adults don't make Smart decisions, boy thinks of hot teacher at inopportune moments, lots of death, body parts being harvested for something else...
Be warned, in this book: scary monster in the woods, cabins are Not Safe Spaces, young adults don't make Smart decisions, boy thinks of hot teacher at inopportune moments, lots of death, body parts being harvested for something else...
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