The Star and the Strange Moon
Published on 14. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-349-42598-6 (ISBN)
Description
From the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film - perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel . . .
1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now she's on the cusp of obscurity. When she's offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed - but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet she's still alive. She's been pulled into the film. And the script - and the monsters within it - are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.
2007: Gemma Turner's disappearance is one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries - one that's haunted film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L'Etrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade, and each time, there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn't exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film's mystery may leave him trapped by it forever . . .
'The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you' Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author
'A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time' Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain
A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel . . .
1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now she's on the cusp of obscurity. When she's offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed - but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet she's still alive. She's been pulled into the film. And the script - and the monsters within it - are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.
2007: Gemma Turner's disappearance is one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries - one that's haunted film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L'Etrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade, and each time, there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn't exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film's mystery may leave him trapped by it forever . . .
'The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you' Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author
'A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time' Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain
Reviews / Votes
Be warned! The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you. Constance Sayers has created a book of worlds within worlds. Like the main characters, the reader is irresistibly drawn into the dangerous intrigue and dark truth at the heart of the story. Highly recommended! -- Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author At once a sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty. A soaring celebration of female agency and the power of free will, this is Constance Sayers at her finest -- Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain A wonderfully creepy tale of ambition, loss, and the lure of an unsolved mystery . . . Sayers masterfully weaves a tale of multigenerational secrets, creating an enticing dance between past and present that will keep readers on edge. The psychological depth Sayers brings to the core mystery invites comparisons to Gillian Flynn * Publishers Weekly * Obsession and dark magic collide in this labyrinthine blending of horror, fantasy, romance, and a touch of mystery * Kirkus * The mystery at the heart of the novel propels the reader through the story at a lightning speed, and it gets more and more interesting as the story goes on. With the atmosphere of horror and some fantastical elements, this multi-genre read will speak to a lot of different readers * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 154 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
582 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-42598-6 (9780349425986)
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Person
Constance Sayers is the author of three novels including A Witch in Time and The Ladies of the Secret Circus. She splits her time between Alexandria, Virginia and West Palm Beach, Florida.