Hollie Starling

Hollie Starling is a British author of gothic fiction whose novel The Bleeding Tree combines elements of horror, dark fairy tale and psychological suspense in a story rooted in the traditions of British gothic literature. Starling's writing draws on folklore, the supernatural and the dark undercurrents of rural life to create fiction that is both genuinely unsettling and thematically rich. Her approach to gothic fiction honours the genre's long history while bringing contemporary sensibilities to its exploration of fear, power and the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. Starling creates atmospheric settings where the landscape itself seems to harbour malice, and where ancient forces exert their influence on contemporary characters. Her fiction appeals to readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric storytelling that draws on folklore and the gothic tradition to explore the shadows that lurk at the edges of ordinary life. The audiobook edition brings her atmospheric, darkly beautiful gothic fiction to listeners who appreciate horror and dark fantasy rooted in the rich tradition of British supernatural storytelling.