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Mosaic Paperback – August 8, 2023

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SOMETHING WICKED WAITS.


When Robin Griffiths embarks upon the restoration of a stained-glass window in a thirteenth-century church, little does she comprehend the stakes involved. The more slivers of glass she pieces together, the more she realizes things are not what they appear to be in the seemingly cozy hamlet of Bilbury. Piece by piece, sliver by sliver, the window is revealed in all its glory. But will she survive with her sanity intact, or will reawakening the image in the window prove to be her undoing?

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    August 8, 2023
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    1958598062
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"A masterful blend of folk and cosmic horror, woven together under the craft of stained glass restoration. Mosaic is a masterpiece." -Tim McGregor, author of Lure and Wasps in the Ice Cream


"Mosaic reeks of dread and the creeping suspicion that something's watching you. It's full of suspense that propels the narrative, and mysteries that whisper long after the story ends. I loved this book." -Steph Nelson, author of The Vein


"Mosaic is a great story, told by a deft writer. It's dark, it's brooding, and it'll have you on the edge of your seat." -Ross Jeffery, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Devil's Pocketbook


"A novel spilling over with mystery, cosmic terror, and radiant color. Catherine McCarthy's Mosaic is a special kind of descent straight into Hell." -C. S. Humble, author of That Light Sublime Trilogy and The Black Wells Series


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Matter Ink (August 8, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958598062
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958598061
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.38 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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Mrs Catherine Ann McCarthy

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Catherine McCarthy weaves dark tales on an ancient loom from her farmhouse in West Wales.

Her published novellas and novels include Immortelle, Mosaic, A Moonlit Path of Madness, The Wolf and the Favour and her most recent, The House at the End of Lacelean Street. Her short fiction has been published in various anthologies and magazines, including those by House of Gamut, Black Spot Books, and Dark Matter Ink.

In 2020 she won the Aberystwyth University Prize for her short fiction.

Time away from the loom is spent hiking the Welsh coast path or huddled in an ancient graveyard reading Dylan Thomas or Poe.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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A perfect slow burn with an explosive ending!
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A perfect slow burn with an explosive ending!
Mosaic by Catherine McCarthy is a gothic horror tale that slowly burns like the candles set up at an altar, complete with shadows that jump, making the viewers ask if it was just a shadow, or perhaps something more sinister.I am obsessed with the pacing of this story. There’s such a quiet burn going on. It works its way down to the bottom where you finally get to see what has been lurking just beneath the surface.Gothic horror fans, go snag this one today and dive into the mystery. You’re going to have so much fun with this read! I know I did! I already can’t wait to read it again to see if I can pick up on any hints along the way that I may have missed in my first read-through.
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Sara Cate
5.0 out of 5 stars religious horror
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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This really is a quick bite of religious horror. Well written and scary as all get out. Honestly love the fact that a woman wrote this
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D. W. Peach
4.0 out of 5 stars A stead increase in dread
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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This horror story has a modern-day Gothic feel to it, and though I wasn’t scared by the tale, there’s a creepy dread that kept me flipping the pages. Robin is hired to rebuild a large stained-glass window in a derelict church that’s being restored. Some of the glass is scattered around the churchyard and much of it is missing. Her research into the original window fills her with unease. It doesn’t feel holy, there’s little record, and most of the people she encounters waver between friendly and disturbing.

This isn’t a story that has hills and valleys as it travels toward the climax. Instead, it’s a single upward ramp leading to its final horror-filled chapter. I didn’t know what was coming, but I knew something was on its way. Some elements of the end seemed out-of-the-blue, but they served the unexpected and thoroughly icky twist at the conclusion.

The pace was steady, and the writing was top quality. I liked Robin, and there are a few “normal” characters to keep her on task. Everyone else would have had me running for the hills, though there wasn’t anything especially sinister about them, which is another reason why Robin stays to finish the work. Highly recommended to fans of horror stories.
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Matt Benecke
5.0 out of 5 stars A Crescendo of Cosmic Horror
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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Mosaic was my first foray into Catherine McCarthy's writing, and I was left utterly enthralled. Her writing style is instantly engaging, making for an enjoyable, easy-reading experience. I particularly loved her word choice, as she seemed always to find the perfect ones to suit the scenes and sentences.

Regarding the plot, itself, McCarthy essentially (and effectively) tells two tales--one tacitly, and the other serving as the driving action. I found the protagonist to be wholly relatable--her thought processes and actions completely reasonable given the ever-increasing degree of strangeness that she finds herself amid as she works to restore the stained glass window that she's been commissioned to mend.

It's an engrossing page-turner, and, if this is any indication of what I can expect from her other works, then she's got a new loyal fan! Five stars for sure.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This one was definitely a heartfelt tragedy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
The themes of religion were well executed. What starts as a job to repair a stained-glass window at a church quickly becomes more sinister.

Upon repairing the stained-glass window it becomes quickly apparent that it’s not just Godly images on the window. Why did the previous church have such deranged imagery on feature in one of their stained glass windows? One is left wondering what was wrong with the church that shut down years ago and if it might be a mistake to rebuild it.

I didn’t expect the ending, and if I had to compare it, I would say the ending felt a bit like the Outlast II game to me. Overall, it was a captivating yet ominous read; exactly what I look for in a horror story.
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Coy
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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What I love about this haunting tale is that it is equally concerned with exploring the external world of the church as it is with navigating the psychological terrain of Robin. Of the latter, the current of narcissism from Robin's parents--made all the more painful with flashbacks--was striking in its depth of pain.

Robin is tasked with restoring a stained glass window in a medieval church, and she tells the tale in present tense. It's a strong, alluring premise. The church's location is remote and rural, which immediately lends a heavy dose of atmosphere to the proceedings. McCarthy builds up the creepiness, tension, and mystery as the story progresses from there. Beautiful writing, as always.
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A_Mac
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Slowburn Horror
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
Robin receives a solicitation in the mail regarding the repair of a stained-glass window in a small village not far from where she lives. She sees it as a welcome reprieve from the mental strain she’s been under after recently cutting ties with her family. When she arrives at the small chapel, she finds that there are some pieces of the original glass scattered throughout the nearby cemetery, and just enough leading to provide hints at the original depiction in the glass. But as she starts to reconstruct the window, too many coincidental things begin to occur, and Robin wonders if she’s stumbled into something bigger and more dangerous than she realized.

This novella was certainly a unique read. It does start off slow, with plenty of hints at what is to come. The author also incorporated the use of an old journal, which is a trope I enjoy. Robin’s characterization was solid. I did find her reminiscing about her family’s situation detracted some from the tension and atmosphere of the main plot but then I also enjoyed the times it was used to highlight Robin’s increasing anxiety and paranoia. I also quite liked the tie-in to Lovecraft; that was unexpected, and it was interesting how it came together at the end.

The atmosphere was solid, and there were a couple of different unsettling aspects that were included and added to the overall feel of the read. While the author did a great job creating a spooky and slightly off setting, the story and large reveal were relatively predictable, which did detract from the tension/suspense. The ending also felt rushed, which made it less satisfying than I’d hoped for and there were a few things that were left open rather than resolved.

This was a spooky, easy read that was enjoyable overall. If you enjoy slow burn horror without any gore, then you’ll likely enjoy this one. My thanks to BookSirens and the author for allowing me to read this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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Heather Ventura
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect blend of tension and dread
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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It’s no secret McCarthy is a magical storyteller. Mosaic doesn’t disappoint. The details of stained glass restoration fold in naturally with the mystery of the church’s history. The tension is delicious and builds slowly, the dread grows with each chapter. The double twist at the end is shocking and fits perfectly into the story. This is a quick read, but savor it because you’ll only get to read it for the first time once.
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MM
5.0 out of 5 stars Sinister cosmic horror
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2023
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The setting is an isolated, rural Welsh hamlet in which, set in the woods, there is an abandoned, ancient church complete with graveyard and resident crow. The main character, Robin, is a stained-glass artisan. Her attention to detail and the delicate nature of working on and placing each glass component of the window she is hired to repair, keeps pace with the story itself; almost as though Robin is writing this tale alongside the author, completely drawing the reader in. As she works, darkness and mystery grow, until once the work is complete the sinister truth is revealed. I was happily immersed in this quiet, demonic, cosmic horror tale and highly recommend it. I look forward to reading the next Catherine McCarthy book.
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Jane P
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging from the first few lines
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2024
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This is the second of this author’s books I have read. I didn’t know if it would live up to ‘Moonlit Path of Madness’, but this beautifully-written, chilling book engaged me from the start. The backdrop of the old church and the gradual piecing together of the shattered stained glass window create a perfect setting for this Gothic Horror tale. The tension builds throughout and leads the reader down an eerie path, via unexpected twists, towards the final tableau. Highly recommended!
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Zhats
3.0 out of 5 stars Fast story
Reviewed in Germany on February 25, 2024
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Not the best, but ok...I learned something new about some things...
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Piece by piece, chill by chill.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2023
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It's rare to find an author who doesn't slip up at least once, but I've now read two short story collections, two novellas, and a novel by Catherine McCarthy and they're all outstanding.

I'll not lie, I was a little worried about going into this one as I'd heard there were some Lovecraft elements, and I don't much care for his work at all. But any small doubts melted away as soon as I started reading. Mosaic has the same excellent prose and slow-burn dread that suffuses all McCarthy's work. We follow Robin, a woman restoring a stained glass window that isn't what it appears to be on first glance, and second glance, and several other glances besides. Piece by piece, chill by chill, the picture in the window is revealed, and with it a terrifying truth. A truth that lingers far beyond the ending of the book.

And what an ending! No, I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I'll go as far as to say I call these kinds of endings 'Wicker Men', as they leave me with that same kind of feeling I had when I first watched The Wicker Man.

Some people call this kind of story quiet horror, or perhaps folk horror. But I call it simply 'good horror'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2023
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Mosaic is one of the most thrilling and chilling novellas I have read in recent times. It is a perfect blend of cosmic horror, folk horror, and supernatural suspense that just flows effortlessly from the page. I was drawn to the story by the intriguing premise of a stained-glass window that hides a dark and ancient secret and Robin, a young woman who is hired to restore the window in an old church in a remote Welsh village.

Catherine has a remarkable talent for creating a vivid and immersive atmosphere. (Immortelle is absolutely stunning!) She made me feel like I was in the village with Robin, experiencing the beauty and the horror of the place. She also made me care about Robin, who is a really complex character. Robin is haunted by her past and her desire for freedom. She is also brave and determined to uncover the truth behind the window and the village.

Mosaic is a novella that is truly haunting. It is a story that will make you think about the nature of evil and the power of art. It is also a story that will inspire you to appreciate the beauty and the mystery of life. I highly recommend Mosaic to anyone who loves horror, especially those who enjoy stories with a touch of Lovecraftian influence.
Absolutely recommended. 5⭐
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5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2023
Mosaic is one of the most thrilling and chilling novellas I have read in recent times. It is a perfect blend of cosmic horror, folk horror, and supernatural suspense that just flows effortlessly from the page. I was drawn to the story by the intriguing premise of a stained-glass window that hides a dark and ancient secret and Robin, a young woman who is hired to restore the window in an old church in a remote Welsh village.

Catherine has a remarkable talent for creating a vivid and immersive atmosphere. (Immortelle is absolutely stunning!) She made me feel like I was in the village with Robin, experiencing the beauty and the horror of the place. She also made me care about Robin, who is a really complex character. Robin is haunted by her past and her desire for freedom. She is also brave and determined to uncover the truth behind the window and the village.

Mosaic is a novella that is truly haunting. It is a story that will make you think about the nature of evil and the power of art. It is also a story that will inspire you to appreciate the beauty and the mystery of life. I highly recommend Mosaic to anyone who loves horror, especially those who enjoy stories with a touch of Lovecraftian influence.
Absolutely recommended. 5⭐
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