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A quietly unsettling psychological mystery that peels back the layers of contemporary urban life to reveal something far stranger beneath the surface. Set in modern-day London, the story follows a man who begins to notice things others overlook — stray glances, subtle patterns, offhand phrases that seem just a little too rehearsed. As his sense of reality begins to warp, the question becomes not just what is happening, but why no one else seems to see it.
With a taut, elegant style and a growing sense of unease, Such an Odd Word to Use explores themes of isolation, surveillance, and the quiet erosion of trust. At once cerebral and emotionally charged, it’s literary suspense for readers who appreciate nuance, ambiguity, and the slow creep of something not quite right.
For those drawn to the intersection of suspicion and clarity — this is a story that lingers.
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NetGalley (Open) Details
- Publisher: Whitefox Publishing
- Publication Date: 9 October 2025
- ISBN (Paperback): 9781917523622
- ISBN (eBook): 9781917523639
- Pages (Paperback): 162 (152 excluding preamble)
- Words: 31.5k
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Reviews
An atmospheric novella… creating an unsettled feeling that lingers after the final page.
— LoveReading, Indie Books We Love
Smart slow burn of a London mystery, with lively puzzles and literary heft.
— BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick
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