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The Hollow Places is a 2020 horror novel by T. Kingfisher, the pen name of Ursula Vernon. It follows Kara, who moves into her uncle's roadside museum and discovers a portal behind one of its walls with her friend Simon. The passage leads to a hostile alternate dimension of islands and willow trees, where unseen creatures respond dangerously to human awareness, combining cosmic horror with dark humor and contemporary character dialogue.
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Who is the author of The Hollow Places?
The Hollow Places is a 2020 horror novel written by T. Kingfisher, who is the pen name of author Ursula Vernon. It is a highly regarded contemporary entry in the weird fiction and horror genres.
What is the plot of The Hollow Places?
The novel follows Kara, who moves into her uncle's quirky roadside museum and discovers a strange portal hidden behind a wall. With her friend Simon, she explores a hostile alternate dimension filled with terrifying islands.
Is The Hollow Places based on an older book?
Yes, The Hollow Places is a loose retelling of Algernon Blackwood's classic 1904 weird fiction story "The Willows." T. Kingfisher modernizes the terrifying concept of an alien, river-filled dimension.
What is T. Kingfisher's real name?
T. Kingfisher is the published pen name used by Ursula Vernon for her adult-oriented horror and fantasy works. Under her real name, she is also known for writing and illustrating children's books and webcomics.
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