Chasing the Dark

A fascinating testimony to our nervous hunger to map the hazy, haunted territory at the edges of the rational. An engrossing, entertaining and distinctly unsettling read * Sarah Waters *
Shiversomely eerie… so impressive in its research and remarkable in all it uncovers * Tom Holland *
One of the best books about the paranormal I have read. A gripping, thought-provoking, brilliantly researched journey between belief and scepticism. Uncannily good * Danny Robins *
Entrancing… elegantly thrilling * Guardian *
Combines deep research with descriptions that are as vivid and potent as any in horror fiction – Luke Turner * Observer *
An absolute masterclass of scares… Each case is absolutely dripping with suspense as Machell gently leads you through the pages, tweaking your every nerve on the way. You may find yourself propelled through this book, but it’s equally rewarding to read one story at a time. Either way, this book should be at the top of your winter scares reading * Buzz Magazine *
This fascinating book charts our uneasy relationship with the supernatural… Ben Machell’s book is captivating, gripping, insightful and - like its central character - humane and non-judgmental * Herald *
Compelling… spooky stuff: perfect reading for Halloween – Ysenda Maxtone Graham * Daily Mail *
Distinctly unsettling * Spectator *

Ben Machell has worked for The Times since 2005, and is a principal feature writer, interviewer, and columnist for the award-winning Times Magazine. His debut book, The Unusual Suspect, was widely acclaimed and shortlisted for the Golden Dagger at the 2022 Crime Writers’ Association Awards. The drama rights to The Unusual Suspect have been acquired by Pathe UK, who are to produce the story into a major TV series.

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