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The Loney is the debut novel by English writer Andrew Michael Hurley, first published by Tartarus Press in 2014 and issued more widely in 2015. Set around an isolated stretch of the Lancashire coast, it follows two brothers accompanying a religious pilgrimage intended to cure the younger boy. The novel combines folk horror, family tension, and Catholic belief, and received the Costa First Novel Award.
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The Loney ranks #41 of 195 in the Horror Novel ranking, behind Summer of Night, ahead of The Throat.
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How good is The Loney?
The Loney scores 7.72/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Horror Novel category. Costa-winning folk horror praised for atmosphere and restraint, though slow burn and ambiguity divide mainstream horror readers.
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