You Are But Dust

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By (author) Hannah Clayton

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Most people fear Death. But Samarra feels safest by his side.

Grief is drowning Samarra”s mind. Her sister”s death was too sudden, too senseless. No one will even speak of the night she died, leaving Samarra silenced and alone. That is, until she comes face-to-face with Death himself.

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Most people fear Death. But Samarra feels safest by his side.

Grief is drowning Samarra’s mind. Her sister’s death was too sudden, too senseless. No one will even speak of the night she died, leaving Samarra silenced and alone as her sanity begins to fracture. 

That’s when she meets Death himself.

With piercing white eyes and a voice that sedates her spiralling thoughts, Death becomes her only comfort. He quiets her pain, offers relief from the unbearable weight of the world, and whispers secrets about her sister’s final moments, tempting Samarra with the vengeance she craves.

But when Death vanishes without warning, Samarra is left desperate to feel his presence again. She doesn’t know if he was real or a hallucination of her unraveling mind. All she knows is that she needs his peace once more.

And she’ll do whatever it takes to bring him back.

Review quote:

“A raw, unsettling psychological thriller about grief, obsession, and the seductive danger of escape.” &&&&&

“Intense, beautifully written, and impossible to forget.” &&&&&

“A thrilling read about grief and addiction, with twists I never saw coming.” &&&&&

You Are But Dust is perfect for readers who love psychologically dark thrillers, morally grey protagonists, and stories that linger long after the final page.

Biographical note:
Hannah Clayton lives in Manchester, UK. By day, she supports people”s mental health while completing her doctorate in clinical psychology. By night, she writes unsettling psychological thrillers, fuelled by her fascination with the human psyche. This passion led to the creation of her novels ”Until the Shadows Lengthen” and ”You are but Dust,” which explore the power of our minds to both save and destroy us.

Drawing on her clinical psychology work, Hannah has witnessed both the darkest struggles and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. Through her novels, she explores this delicate balance, portraying the shadows that follow us all as well as the glimmers of hope that light our way.