REVIEWS for Fathoms

“I felt like I was reading a slurry of "Something Wicked This Way Comes" "The Catcher in The Rye" and "Pretty Little Liars". It was like I was in the brain of Ellis the entire novel! A very fun and captivating read!”

- Brent Lane

“KJ McQuade has plumbed the depths of our monstrous psyches with FATHOMS. Part seatown noir, part crime thriller, part coming-of-age drama, McQuade's debut novel scours the rugged coastline of East Hook as it ignites the mystery and anguish of the vivid characters who call it home. Be careful--in every word, in every wave, in every stroke of a brush, there be monsters...”

— Clark Young, award-winning playwright, “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski”

“KJ McQuade’s FATHOMS pulls us under with an atmosphere so rich you can taste the salt on your tongue. Through fogbound mystery, aching grief, and brushstroke-level detail, McQuade renders a coastal town haunted by more than just the past. It’s a story about monsters—both the ones we imagine and the ones we try not to—but also about art, memory, and how we keep each other afloat. A stunning, deeply human debut.”

— J3ss, author, “The Friends of Stevie Derstler”

“A thrilling read that’s difficult to put down. The enchanting Maine setting also adds an enjoyable dimension.”

—Charlie Yardley, Literary Critic