Thirst

Darren Simpson

New Middle Grade Horror novel. Set in the village of Maimsbury where the old ways are adhered to and the River Yeelde is worshipped for keeping their village and fields alive while all around suffers drought. Sacrifices have to be made to the Yeelde. But at what price? Gorse is pulled into the latest attempt to appease the river when a newcomer is to be the offering. Is there really no other option? The younger townsfolk realise that some traditions need to be questioned and tyrannies resisted.

Sales

  • Pushkin Press World Rights (UK publication September 2025)
  • Milan/Bayard France
  • W F Howes Audio