![]() ![]() When writing The Luminous Dead Starling wanted the story to rely on more than "alliances and subsequent betrayals to keep the landscape ever-changing", as she had "fewer of the traditional tools available to ratchet up the tension" due to the setting and limited cast. ![]() Unbeknownst to Gyre, Em has secrets of her own, the first of which is that she is the only handler on site-a job typically handled by multiple people to avoid handler burnout and allow for sleep. During this she is watched by her handler Em, who is tasked with ensuring that Gyre remains safe and calm via the administration of drugs or other methods. While she has some limited experience doing this job, Gyre has lied about her job history in order to secure the large paycheck that comes with spending weeks mapping out the cave while inside a specialized caving suit, unable to take it off or eat conventional food. ![]() It is also home to the Tunnelers, strange alien creatures capable of instantly killing any it comes across. Gyre has taken on the task of exploring a dangerous cave system that is partially underwater. The novel predominantly centers on two characters, cave diver Gyre Price and her handler, Em. The book was released to positive reviews from critics and was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. The Luminous Dead is a 2019 sci-fi horror novel written by Caitlin Starling and is her first published novel. ![]()
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