Review
With Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Boccacino has created a new vision of the Afterlife, at one moment stunningly beautiful and full of wonder, the next, darkly sinister and without pity. A remarkable book. Michael Boccacino is a writer to watch. --Susie Moloney, author of The Dwelling and The Thirteen
Thanks to Michael Boccacino the Gothic is reborn! Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is an elegant, intelligent, and compelling debut novel. Bravo! --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code and Dust & Decay
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"Debut author Boccacino bowls the reader over with his note-perfect rendition of a spooky Victorian atmosphere." --Publishers Weekly
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
[Boccacino] has an eye for the literary device as stories within the story reveal the Darkling's secrets to the reader and characters simultaneously. --The Bookbag
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
If you like Victorian gothic fantasy I think that there is much in this book to enjoy. --Sci-Fi Online
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"For a debut novel its superb, the overall arc... cracking cast and clear vision, made this a title that I really couldn t put down. Great stuff." --Falcata Times
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is a bit of a surprise, get through the first few chapters and the novel improves exponentially becoming an intelligent, thought provoking tale that delights the pallet with a unique style all it's own. --SF Book Reviews
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
Thanks to Michael Boccacino the Gothic is reborn! Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is an elegant, intelligent, and compelling debut novel. Bravo! --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code and Dust & Decay
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"Debut author Boccacino bowls the reader over with his note-perfect rendition of a spooky Victorian atmosphere." --Publishers Weekly
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
[Boccacino] has an eye for the literary device as stories within the story reveal the Darkling's secrets to the reader and characters simultaneously. --The Bookbag
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
If you like Victorian gothic fantasy I think that there is much in this book to enjoy. --Sci-Fi Online
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"For a debut novel its superb, the overall arc... cracking cast and clear vision, made this a title that I really couldn t put down. Great stuff." --Falcata Times
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is a bit of a surprise, get through the first few chapters and the novel improves exponentially becoming an intelligent, thought provoking tale that delights the pallet with a unique style all it's own. --SF Book Reviews
In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss. --Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
Product Description
We bid you welcome to the House of Darkling....
Governess Charlotte Markham steps in to care for the two young Darrow boys when their nanny is found gruesomely murdered. During an outing in the forest, Charlotte and the children stumble upon an otherworldly realm known as The Ending: the place for the Things That Cannot Die. Here lies the ominous House of Darkling, a wondrous, dangerous place filled with magic, darkness and strange creatures that are not quite human.
"Debut author Boccacino bowls the reader over with his note-perfect rendition of a spooky Victorian atmosphere."
--Publishers Weekly
"Thanks to Michael Boccacino the Gothic is reborn! Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is an elegant, intelligent, and compelling debut novel. Bravo!"
--Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code and Dust & Decay
"In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss."
--Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"With Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Boccacino has created a new vision of the Afterlife, at one moment stunningly beautiful and full of wonder, the next, darkly sinister and without pity. A remarkable book. Michael Boccacino is a writer to watch."
--Susie Moloney, author of The Dwelling and The Thirteen
Governess Charlotte Markham steps in to care for the two young Darrow boys when their nanny is found gruesomely murdered. During an outing in the forest, Charlotte and the children stumble upon an otherworldly realm known as The Ending: the place for the Things That Cannot Die. Here lies the ominous House of Darkling, a wondrous, dangerous place filled with magic, darkness and strange creatures that are not quite human.
"Debut author Boccacino bowls the reader over with his note-perfect rendition of a spooky Victorian atmosphere."
--Publishers Weekly
"Thanks to Michael Boccacino the Gothic is reborn! Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling is an elegant, intelligent, and compelling debut novel. Bravo!"
--Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Assassin's Code and Dust & Decay
"In Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Michael Boccacino has delivered a studied, enchanting, and most welcome contribution to the Gothic literary landscape rolling back to Brontë and du Maurier. A convincing portrait of a woman enveloped in slow-mounting terror, rich in atmosphere and carried by writing that soars above that of most debut novels, this is not one to miss."
--Christopher Ransom, internationally bestselling author of The Birthing House and The Fading
"With Charlotte Markham and the House of Darkling, Boccacino has created a new vision of the Afterlife, at one moment stunningly beautiful and full of wonder, the next, darkly sinister and without pity. A remarkable book. Michael Boccacino is a writer to watch."
--Susie Moloney, author of The Dwelling and The Thirteen
