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Wild Dark Shore: A Novel

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

An ENTHRALLING new novel from the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of Migrations and Once There Were Wolves

"A WILDLY TALENTED writer." 
―Emily St. John Mandel

“RIVETING.” ―Booklist (starred review)
“[A] TERRIFIC thriller.” ―Kirkus (starred review)
“As lush as it is TAUT WITH TENSION.” ―Library Journal (starred review)


A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.

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Published Mar 4, 2025

320 pages

Average rating: 7.58

457 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Andrea-The Shelf Life Books
Jul 03, 2025
8/10 stars
In extreme isolation, a family resides on a small island off the coast of Antarctica, overseeing a lighthouse that protects the world's largest seed bank. Dominic, a single father, and his three children are the remaining inhabitants after scientific researchers evacuated due to rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms. During one such storm, Dominic's daughter rescues a woman from the sea. The questions arise: who is she, and how did she end up on such a remote island? As they care for her, Dominic's family and the woman discover that their lives are intricately connected by deeply held secrets and emotions on both sides.

The compelling plot and intricate characters rendered this an immersive experience. Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld, and Steve West delivered exceptional narration, bringing this vivid and emotional story to life.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Netgalley and McMillian Audio for providing the advanced audio copy of *Wild Dark Shore*. Additionally, I commend Charlotte McConaghy for crafting an excellent story.
Rissa930
Jul 14, 2025
7/10 stars
The writing was beautiful and it made me cry several times, but things happened too quickly and without enough explanation, backstory or build up for me.
Janet H
Jul 06, 2025
Eco thriller that offers an amazing natural setting, great characters and a gripping story. Recommended read.
Dahlface
Jul 01, 2025
8/10 stars
An emotionally rich page turner - strongly developed characters and a deep knowledge of the climate and environment of the island this story inhabits. This book has all the elements of my kind of good book: mystery, meaning, and family dynamics. I have to go back and read her other books!
@thekimlewis
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
This book was a little odd, but I was intrigued throughout it. Domonic and Rowan's story reminded me why I love romance books so much. While this did not have your typical HEA, big lessons in love, family, and life were learned.

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