Lost in Darkness
Enchanting Regency-Era Gothic Romance Intertwined with Inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Even if there be monsters, there is none so fierce as that which resides in man’s own heart.
Travel writer Amelia Balfour’s dream of touring Egypt is halted when she receives news of a revolutionary new surgery for her grotesquely disfigured brother. This could change everything, and it does. . .in the worst possible way.
Surgeon Graham Lambert has suspicions about the doctor he’s gone into practice with, but he can’t stop him from operating on Amelia’s brother. Will he be too late to prevent the man’s death? Or to reveal his true feelings for Amelia before she sails to Cairo?
“Michelle Griep’s wonderful gothic novel, Lost in Darkness, transported me back to 1815 England and entranced me with well-developed characters and a vivid setting. Griep’s superpower is her rich prose so reminiscent of the classics. I’ll never look at Frankenstein the same way again.
Highly recommended!”
“With the despairing elements of Frankenstein, Griep takes her readers into the twisted alleyways of greed and malicious intent. A monstrous applause for Michelle Griep’s latest read Lost in Darkness!”
“Michelle Griep’s Lost in Darkness is an atmospheric page-turner packed with romantic tension, faith, and shades of Frankenstein. Fans of Jaime Jo Wright won’t want to miss this one.”
“An absolutely captivating story, brimming with tension and suspense. While set on a Gothic stage, Lost in Darkness explores timeless questions relevant for every generation. The best and worst of humanity come together in these pages, turning on its head what it means to be either monstrous or heroic. As ever, Michelle Griep writes with courage and authority, weaving truth throughout the tale.”
“Never one to shy from sympathetic, flawed characters, Griep’s prowess shines in Lost in Darkness. Fans of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein character will fall in love with gentle giant Colin Balfour. This book is not to be missed!”
“Lost in Darkness is the perfect blend of mysterious and romantic. The characters are so complex, each one strong in some ways and yet tenderly vulnerable in others. I was rooting for a happy ending for them all, even though I couldn’t imagine how Michelle Griep could pull it off. And the homage to Mary Shelley was perfection.”
“Griep’s latest is a unique, standout story that evokes all the deliciously eerie tones of gothic classics, but with generous doses of hope and beauty. Tender moments stand in beautiful contrast to the shocking and terrible events that play out, and I never knew what to expect from one page to the next. Griep pens noble yet broken characters unlike any you’d find in other books, and carries them through the most surprising, amazing circumstances. A light-filled twist on Shelley’s Frankenstein, Lost in Darkness is a read-all-night sort of book!”