BBNYA Spotlight – Echoes of the EtherStone by Lucy A. McLaren

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Book Details


Page Count: 402 Pages
Genre: Fantasy, Gothic Horror
Age Category: Adult
Date Published: October 7, 2025
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/00Wyo8Ve (Canada) https://a.co/d/0cn4wG8V (USA) https://amzn.eu/d/04Q9l700 (UK)
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239010252-echoes-of-the-etherstone
The Story Graph Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/1298d963-c347-4188-aae9-dca56a84628e

Blurb

Beth lives a seemingly perfect life of luxury in the city of Alpinside. Her upcoming betrothal to the eligible Lord Ashford is all she can focus on… until she meets El, a young woman from the slums whose father was a victim of the Scrubbers’ Stalker, the ruthless killer haunting the city.

Thrown together by the dreadful murders, the two decide to investigate. The catch? The evidence points towards Beth’s own brother as the Stalker. Their new-found friendship is tested as their investigation begins to reveal far deeper secrets than either of them were prepared for, uncovering a truth which rots the very core of Alpinside.

Author Bio

Lucy A. McLaren is a dark and gothic fantasy author and professional counsellor, passionate about writing stories that include a realistic representation and exploration of mental health and contemporary societal issues. She is a lifelong fan of the fantasy genre, and enjoys reading, writing, watching and playing (okay, cheesing her way through) them. When not writing, she can be found spending time with her husband and (generally unsuccessfully) attempting to wrangle her son. You can follow her at lucyamclarenauthor.co.uk and on Instagram @lucy_a_mclaren.




What is the opening line of your book?
I had been watching her for a while before I approached her.
Tell us a fun fact about your book
The story is inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders.
What food or drink pairs best with your book?
A cup of tea! It’s set in a city inspired by Victorian London, so that feels fitting.
What music pairs best with your book?
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album – especially the songs Disease and Abracadabra.
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