The Scorpion Archipelago
By David Palin
ISBN: 9780722356876
Some secrets should stay buried. Some destinations should never be explored.
When a legendary oceanographer announces one final expedition, his archaeologist daughter, Jane Sutch, joins him on a journey shrouded in secrecy. Accompanied by a vaunted photographer and Jane’s reckless husband, whose motives are far from pure, the team set off for a remote, unmapped group of islands, unknown to the modern world.
Some secrets should stay buried. Some destinations should never be explored.
When a legendary oceanographer announces one final expedition, his archaeologist daughter, Jane Sutch, joins him on a journey shrouded in secrecy. Accompanied by a vaunted photographer and Jane’s reckless husband, whose motives are far from pure, the team set off for a remote, unmapped group of islands, unknown to the modern world.
What they discover is more than just a forgotten civilisation. A trap laid centuries ago is triggered, ancient evils start to resurface, and history begins to repeat itself. At the heart of the Archipelago, they uncover buried truths – both within the island and within themselves – truths that were never meant to resurface.
The Scorpion Archipelago is a haunting exploration of obsession, belief, and the cost of uncovering the truth. A dark and atmospheric thriller laced with ancient mystery and unsettling power.
About the Author
David was born in West London and lives in Berkshire. He is the author of several published novels, dark psychological thrillers, the publication of which has led to interviews on BBC Radio and in the media. David is intrigued by the things that hide, often in plain sight, in the shadows beyond the light of our everyday lives. As a fluent German speaker and having studied English and German literature, he believes we are drawn to darker tales and imaginings.
