Part Lord of the Flies, part 28 Days Later -and all-consuming-this tightly written, edge-of-your-seat thriller takes you deep into the heart of darkness and close to the edge of sanity.Ĥ9th Shelf: So, what happens when you write a horror novel under a pseudonym and then get shortlisted for the Giller Prize under your real name? Do you suddenly get a little less attached to your pseudonym? Or do you cling to a bit tighter to keep your literary cred? What has this experience been like for you, Mr. A harrowing struggle for survival that will pit the troop against the elements, the infected.and one another. An inexplicable horror that spreads faster than fear. The human carrier of a bioengineered nightmare. But when an unexpected intruder-shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry-stumbles upon their campsite, Tim and the boys are exposed to something far more frightening than any tale of terror. Nick Cutter was kind enough to talk to us about his latest novel, which is a fantastic read and getting a lot of buzz.Ībout The Troop: Once a year, scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a three-day camping trip-a tradition as comforting and reliable as a good ghost story and a roaring bonfire. Though Cutter won't confirm it himself (see below), his name is a pseudonym for Craig Davidson, who was nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2013 for Cataract City.
The worst-kept secret in Canadian publishing is the identity of Nick Cutter, author of The Troop. So, what happens when you write a horror novel under a pseudonym and then get shortlisted for the Giller Prize under your real name? Our conversation with Nick Cutter/ Craig Davidson on his new novel, The Troop.
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