A Fate Worse Than Drowning
A lighthouse keeper leads sailors to their death as part of a devil’s bargain to save her sister. But when a shipwrecked survivor washes ashore, breaking her deal with the devil and stealing her sister’s heart, she’s left with an impossible choice.
Additional information
| Genre | Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+ |
|---|---|
| Age | Adult |
| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
| Imprint | Poisoned Pen Press |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Trade paperback |
| Author | Sarah L. Hawthorn |
| Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Release Month | July Releases |
| Author Identity | LGBTQIA+ |
About the Author
Sarah L. Hawthorn is a Canadian horror and speculative fiction writer. Her debut novel, A FATE WORSE THAN DROWNING, will be published by Sourcebooks in 2026. She holds a bachelor’s in public relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and has worked across federal, healthcare, secondary education, and tech fields. Their short fiction has been featured in The Arcanist and the Queer Blades anthology by From the Farther Trees Press.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys watercolour painting, video games, and swimming. Sarah lives in Halifax/Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia, a maritime locale full of spooky folklore they’ve been devouring since elementary school. Sarah is represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski at Azantian Literary Agency.
