by Jan Carson
First published 2024
In a quiet Northern Irish village, horses start disappearing overnight. No tracks, no signs of struggle—just empty paddocks and bewildered farmers. Local veterinarian Sarah Mullen begins investigating the strange exodus, uncovering a web of rumors about an impending ecological collapse that seems to drive the animals away. As more livestock vanish and neighboring towns report similar incidents, Sarah realizes the horses are not being stolen—they're deliberately leaving. With communication networks breaking down and local authorities dismissive, she must trace the horses' mysterious migration before the entire region's agricultural infrastructure collapses. Her search becomes a race against an unknown force that seems to understand something fundamental about survival that humans do not.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, race-against-time
Setting: Northern Ireland
259 pages · Paperback · Doubleday