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The Fisherman is a horror novel by John Langan that won the 2016 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. The story follows two widowers, Abe and Dan, who bond over their shared grief and a passion for fishing. When they hear rumors of a mysterious and cursed fishing spot called Dutchman's Creek, they decide to investigate, despite warnings from locals. Soon, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.

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Lovecraft Done Right | The Fisherman by John Langan - Book Review (video)

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[–] Lisk91@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

A Great Horror book. Especially for your summer nights.

[–] midnight_puker@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't ready for this novel. I couldn't put it down, and now John Langan is one of my favorite weird fiction authors.

[–] Lisk91@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

That makes two of us then.

[–] Signfeld@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Surprised I haven't heard of this, looks amazing. Will definitely read it. Thanks for posting.

[–] Lisk91@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Thank the original poster here !horrorlit@lemmy.world i just shared 👍