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Necropolis
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Expected 2 Oct 26275 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication October 2, 2026
About the author
Matthew Correa
1 book3 followersHello, I'm Matthew. I only write when I have something to say, even when I don't know exactly what that something is when I begin. I much prefer the story and I to act in symbiosis rather than lording over it like a tyrant. Every story I pen is a tale that belongs in the world, and has fought tooth and nail for its right to see the light of day. I feel that it's only fair to give these stories what they deserve.
I can't explain why I'm often drawn to the incorporation of the fantastic in my work, but I can tell you that fantasy is not meant to be a crutch in storytelling, nor is it meant solely for the purpose of flair. Rather, I believe the fusing of the dream and the waking world is the culmination of the totality of our sight, and the decision to ignore one or the other when telling a story robs both the author and the audience. All creatives understand this, even if their work may seem more "realistic" on the outside. My dreams just happen to be a bit more strange.
I was born in Brooklyn, New York and have been writing ever since I was five years old. Perhaps that's misleading to say, since I stopped for a long time in my teens. However, in my twenties, the dreams of ink and paper found me again. And ever since they have, I've been in hot pursuit.
I can't explain why I'm often drawn to the incorporation of the fantastic in my work, but I can tell you that fantasy is not meant to be a crutch in storytelling, nor is it meant solely for the purpose of flair. Rather, I believe the fusing of the dream and the waking world is the culmination of the totality of our sight, and the decision to ignore one or the other when telling a story robs both the author and the audience. All creatives understand this, even if their work may seem more "realistic" on the outside. My dreams just happen to be a bit more strange.
I was born in Brooklyn, New York and have been writing ever since I was five years old. Perhaps that's misleading to say, since I stopped for a long time in my teens. However, in my twenties, the dreams of ink and paper found me again. And ever since they have, I've been in hot pursuit.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Rating 3.5
An atmospheric and imaginative thriller that does a good job blending mystery, horror, and futuristic concepts.
Necropolis is a dark, surreal, and atmospheric story that blends psychological horror, mystery, and speculative fiction into a strange journey through dreams, memory, and belief. The premise immediately grabbed my attention: for centuries, a mysterious figure known as The Window has appeared in the dreams of selected people, offering promises of enlightenment and transformation. What begins as a mysterious invitation quickly becomes something far more dangerous when Alice realizes that someone in the group was never meant to be there.
Correa creates an unsettling world that doesn’t rely too heavily on familiar horror tropes. There’s a steady sense of tension throughout the story, and the darker elements add an eerie atmosphere that complements the premise. While not every aspect completely worked for me, the ambition and creativity behind the story are hard to overlook. The mystery and uncertainty kept me turning the pages, while the dreamlike quality gave the story an intriguing, otherworldly feel. I especially liked how the sacred rite gradually begins to unravel because of an unexpected presence, adding another layer of mystery to the narrative. The story also explores identity, memory, and the lengths people may be willing to go in pursuit of transformation. The question of how much we’re willing to sacrifice for the chance to become something different adds an interesting layer of depth to the story.
I particularly liked the shifting nature of the story. As the characters move through different layers shaped by memory and belief, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine what can be trusted. That uncertainty adds another layer of tension, especially as the characters risk losing pieces of themselves along the way.
Where the book lost me a little was with the surrealism. At times, the shifting layers and more abstract concepts made the story difficult to follow, and they occasionally took priority over the characters themselves. I found myself wanting more emotional depth from some of the characters, particularly because the story deals with such personal and potentially profound themes. The mystery kept me invested, but I didn't always feel equally connected to everyone making the journey.
Overall, Necropolis is an imaginative, unsettling, and ambitious read with a fascinating premise. It’s the kind of story that leaves you questioning what is real, what is remembered, and what the characters are truly sacrificing in their pursuit of something greater. While the surreal nature of the story occasionally made it difficult to follow and kept me from fully connecting with the characters, the atmosphere, ideas, and sense of mystery kept me engaged.
An atmospheric and imaginative thriller that does a good job blending mystery, horror, and futuristic concepts.
Necropolis is a dark, surreal, and atmospheric story that blends psychological horror, mystery, and speculative fiction into a strange journey through dreams, memory, and belief. The premise immediately grabbed my attention: for centuries, a mysterious figure known as The Window has appeared in the dreams of selected people, offering promises of enlightenment and transformation. What begins as a mysterious invitation quickly becomes something far more dangerous when Alice realizes that someone in the group was never meant to be there.
Correa creates an unsettling world that doesn’t rely too heavily on familiar horror tropes. There’s a steady sense of tension throughout the story, and the darker elements add an eerie atmosphere that complements the premise. While not every aspect completely worked for me, the ambition and creativity behind the story are hard to overlook. The mystery and uncertainty kept me turning the pages, while the dreamlike quality gave the story an intriguing, otherworldly feel. I especially liked how the sacred rite gradually begins to unravel because of an unexpected presence, adding another layer of mystery to the narrative. The story also explores identity, memory, and the lengths people may be willing to go in pursuit of transformation. The question of how much we’re willing to sacrifice for the chance to become something different adds an interesting layer of depth to the story.
I particularly liked the shifting nature of the story. As the characters move through different layers shaped by memory and belief, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine what can be trusted. That uncertainty adds another layer of tension, especially as the characters risk losing pieces of themselves along the way.
Where the book lost me a little was with the surrealism. At times, the shifting layers and more abstract concepts made the story difficult to follow, and they occasionally took priority over the characters themselves. I found myself wanting more emotional depth from some of the characters, particularly because the story deals with such personal and potentially profound themes. The mystery kept me invested, but I didn't always feel equally connected to everyone making the journey.
Overall, Necropolis is an imaginative, unsettling, and ambitious read with a fascinating premise. It’s the kind of story that leaves you questioning what is real, what is remembered, and what the characters are truly sacrificing in their pursuit of something greater. While the surreal nature of the story occasionally made it difficult to follow and kept me from fully connecting with the characters, the atmosphere, ideas, and sense of mystery kept me engaged.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the advanced copy of this book, which will be published on October 2nd, 2026.
Though I don’t typically read this type of book, I thought it had a good and interesting story. Unfortunately, I found it very confusing at times and had a hard time keeping up with all of the different characters involved.
People receive an invitation through something called the “Window” and are led on a journey to “Necropolis” to regain their souls. Someone is there without an invitation, and that is where things became even more confusing for me.
There were simply too many characters to keep track of, especially because some characters’ names change, while others are referred to as “the liar” or by other nicknames, even though they are still the same person. I’m still trying to figure out the purpose of the journey for some of the characters. The book does explain the reasons to some extent, but I still found it difficult to follow.
I also found the ending confusing. Are they dead? Are they alive? I’m honestly still not sure!
I think this is one of those books that may have worked much better for me in physical form. Since I listened to the audiobook, I found it especially difficult to keep track of the characters, names, and different identities. Being able to physically flip back through the pages may have made it much easier to follow.
Overall, I think there is a good story here, but the audiobook made it difficult for me to fully appreciate it. I’m rating this 3.25 stars.
Though I don’t typically read this type of book, I thought it had a good and interesting story. Unfortunately, I found it very confusing at times and had a hard time keeping up with all of the different characters involved.
People receive an invitation through something called the “Window” and are led on a journey to “Necropolis” to regain their souls. Someone is there without an invitation, and that is where things became even more confusing for me.
There were simply too many characters to keep track of, especially because some characters’ names change, while others are referred to as “the liar” or by other nicknames, even though they are still the same person. I’m still trying to figure out the purpose of the journey for some of the characters. The book does explain the reasons to some extent, but I still found it difficult to follow.
I also found the ending confusing. Are they dead? Are they alive? I’m honestly still not sure!
I think this is one of those books that may have worked much better for me in physical form. Since I listened to the audiobook, I found it especially difficult to keep track of the characters, names, and different identities. Being able to physically flip back through the pages may have made it much easier to follow.
Overall, I think there is a good story here, but the audiobook made it difficult for me to fully appreciate it. I’m rating this 3.25 stars.
Review of advance copy
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was very well written with the feel of traviling through hell and to facing the charictors worst fears and actions in their lives. This whole story was very atmispheric and kept me on my tones feeling all the way through the book like something was wrong or missing, and just waiting for something to happen which made this a really enjoyable read.
There where only two real parts that led to me not fully enjoying the book the first was the ending. I felt really lost and and confused by it. the other part was the constant swaping of charictor prospectives every other paragraph, I did get slightly confused by this in some points and had to reread parts becasue i was following one person to switch to another. it was very jarring and took a bit of the enjoyment out of the book for me. I did enjoy all of the charictors personalities how they showed their grief and their lack of emotions. This to me showed how scared and defeted they were by the actions that they had done in their life, it also came across as a sense of guilt and depression that they all shared.
This book was very well written with the feel of traviling through hell and to facing the charictors worst fears and actions in their lives. This whole story was very atmispheric and kept me on my tones feeling all the way through the book like something was wrong or missing, and just waiting for something to happen which made this a really enjoyable read.
There where only two real parts that led to me not fully enjoying the book the first was the ending. I felt really lost and and confused by it. the other part was the constant swaping of charictor prospectives every other paragraph, I did get slightly confused by this in some points and had to reread parts becasue i was following one person to switch to another. it was very jarring and took a bit of the enjoyment out of the book for me. I did enjoy all of the charictors personalities how they showed their grief and their lack of emotions. This to me showed how scared and defeted they were by the actions that they had done in their life, it also came across as a sense of guilt and depression that they all shared.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is one that kept me guessing. What was truth, what was fabrication, what was illusion, and what was real. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see all of the mysteries unfold in this supernatural horror thriller. There's a tension that's built throughout as these strangers have journeyed to the same place and one of them was not invited. This story of self-discovery and infliction, of tragedy and resilience, had me continually picking the book up and yearning to find out what would happen next. I felt connected to these characters and cared about their stories as well as enjoyed the ambitious and original concept Correa presents. I'd be interested in rereading (listening) to this story when an audio book version is officially made because there's so much atmosphere in the worldbuilding and story that will only be enhanced with a dramatic presentation. I highly recommend this book and look forward to what else Correa will put on the page.
Review of advance copy
I really liked this story. It is genuinely unique, not your usual horror story. The characters weren't the greatest & sometimes the book was hard to follow. Not that that should discourage you if you're thinking of getting this book. I know I e rated it 3 stars but It's totally well worth the read, imo.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was blessed to read this mind bending story as an advance copy.
Correa seamlessly blends horror and the difficulty of the human experience into a psychological thriller that forces the characters and reader alike to answer the following philosophical questions: Who drives us? What do we hold dear? Who are we? What makes us who we are? Can we escape?
The weight of such heavy and unsettling questions, in conjunction with the horror that the characters face create a sense of uncertainty that is contagious from character to reader.
Necropolis is a refreshing take on horror that truly leaves you at the edge of your seat throughout; wondering if you will lean too far and fall into its depths. However, there is a reward to such immersion. The ending rewards those who are unafraid, those who are willing to dive deeper into and through the Necropolis. Will you escape or fall to the realm of the dead?
Correa seamlessly blends horror and the difficulty of the human experience into a psychological thriller that forces the characters and reader alike to answer the following philosophical questions: Who drives us? What do we hold dear? Who are we? What makes us who we are? Can we escape?
The weight of such heavy and unsettling questions, in conjunction with the horror that the characters face create a sense of uncertainty that is contagious from character to reader.
Necropolis is a refreshing take on horror that truly leaves you at the edge of your seat throughout; wondering if you will lean too far and fall into its depths. However, there is a reward to such immersion. The ending rewards those who are unafraid, those who are willing to dive deeper into and through the Necropolis. Will you escape or fall to the realm of the dead?
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