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Wild Dark Shore

by Charlotte McConaghy

2025 · Flatiron Books

About the book

Set against a rugged coastline, Wild Dark Shore follows a scientist investigating the ecological collapse of a maritime habitat and the mysterious disappearances linked to a remote research station. The plot centers on the tension between advancing biotechnological surveillance and the preservation of the natural world. When industrial interests threaten to overhaul the local ecosystem, the protagonist uncovers clandestine data suggesting that the local fauna is adapting in predatory ways. The narrative tracks the intersection of corporate espionage, environmental data analysis, and the physical dangers of an unforgiving wilderness where technology often fails.

Readers who gravitate toward ecological thrillers and speculative fiction will find a detailed study of how human interference alters biological cycles. This audience seeks a realistic look at the ethical boundaries of conservation and the volatility of isolated environments. The book provides a technical perspective on environmental science while maintaining the pacing of a mystery. Readers finish the story with a clearer understanding of the logistical complexities involved in field research and the inherent risks of treating the natural world as a laboratory for unproven innovations.

Details

Published
2025
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Language
EN