A chilling novella from the No.1 bestselling author of The Retreat, The Magpies, Follow You Home and Here To Stay.

When four-year-old Nicky goes missing from a housing estate in north Wales, the local kids are sure they know what happened to him. He was taken by Sweetmeat, a creature who loves nothing more than the taste of a naughty child. But when best friends Philip and Sam set off across the valley to Sweetmeat's lair, they have no idea that the journey will change the course of their lives forever.

Originally released as a limited edition hardcover which sold out within minutes, Sweetmeat is finally available as an ebook. Please note, this is a novella which is approximately one quarter the length of a regular novel. A perfect, quick creepy read for darker nights.

Praise from readers of the hardcover on Goodreads, where Sweetmeat has a 4.8 average rating:

"Just as much a nostalgic coming-of-age story as it is a horror story, SWEETMEAT is loaded with 80s references and a Stephen King Stand by Me vibe. In just under 150 pages, this story came to life with vivid descriptions, rich character development, and the dark folklore of the region. The author's notes were a treasure trove of information and Easter eggs; some I caught, and others I didn't!"

"As usual Mark blew me away with this one. I had a warm satisfied glow of satisfaction and contentment when I had finished-it had lived up to all my expectations and more. I loved the relatable 80s references like the ads on TV, they made me smile and think back on my own childhood."

"Absolutely devoured this book and really really loved it. A little bit of nostalgia thrown in and it reminds me of a good old horror story from camp!"

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