
A Haunting in the Arctic
by C.J. Cooke
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Pub Date 12 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 2 Nov 2023
HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | HarperCollins
Description
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Something has walked the floors of the Ormen for over a century.
Something that craves revenge…
*Longlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize*
'Mesmerising and terrifying … If you're looking for a spooky read this winter give this a go' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A dark, claustrophobic and gripping read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'It's the highly original story and masterful plot that impresses most – twists and turns with a fabulous ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1901. On board the Ormen, a whaling ship battling through the unforgiving North Sea, a woman awakes. Attacked and dragged there against her will, it’s just her and the crew – and they’re all owed something only she can give them.
Decades later, the Ormen is found drifting across the ocean, deserted. Just one body is left on board, his face and feet mutilated, his cabin locked from the inside. Everyone else has vanished.
Now. Urban explorer Dominique travels into the near-permanent darkness of the northernmost tip of Iceland. She's searching for the final resting place of the Ormen’s wreck, and she’s determined to uncover its secrets.
But she’s not alone. Something is here with her. And it’s seeking revenge…
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‘Rich, chilling and gorgeously gothic. A Haunting in the Arctic is the kind of enchanting, terrifying mystery I just adore’ Chris Whitaker
‘Cooke delivers yet another spine-chilling treat in this lushly imagined, terrifying novel’ Emilia Hart, bestselling author of Weyward
‘Mesmerising and terrifying, this is a powerful story lovingly told … Highly recommended’ Lisa Ballantyne
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780008515973 |
PRICE | £3.49 (GBP) |
PAGES | 400 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews

I took it for granted that I would love this book before I had even read the synopsis, because I think CJ Cooke is the most incredible writer. But it usually takes me a couple of chapters to get a feel for a novel, to get into the rhythm of it. With "A Haunting In The Arctic", I was there from the first sentence. It's everything I love in a novel. Gorgeous writing, beautifully developed characters, and a plot that kept me hooked.
I loved the multiple timelines. And I LOVED the setting. CJ Cooke is one of the few authors I've found who can make a place feel like a whole character in itself, and this was no exception. I loved, I loved, I loved. My only complaint is that it had to end. I could've stayed in this novel forever.
I will be gifting this to everyone I know once it's out in hardback. The perfect read, not just for spooky season, but for any season. A beautiful book - ten out of five.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for granting me a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.