The Mist Between Worlds

I was genuinely scared, couldn't put it down was so so drawn in by this beautiful story telling.

Just finished this and it’s fantastic. The Mist Between Worlds takes the Mary Celeste mystery and turns it into something genuinely eerie and unforgettable. The atmosphere is thick, the horror creeps up on you, and the ending lingers long after the final page. Highly recommended if you like slow-burn, intelligent horror.

This is an excellent tense, atmospheric survival story blending fog-born creatures, shifting realities & psychological dread. I absolutely loved reading this. I strongly recommend this book.

This is an excellent book, I really enjoyed reading it. I think this is Tovey's best work so far. If you like horror, buy this.

A haunting, beautifully written descent into maritime horror. The Mist Between Worlds reimagines the Mary Celeste mystery with intelligence, atmosphere, and genuine terror. Slow-burning, unsettling, and deeply memorable. This is historical horror at its absolute best.

I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. The best from Tovey so far.

This book really got to me. The Mist Between Worlds isn’t just scary, it’s sad, unsettling, and strangely beautiful. There’s a constant sense of loss running through it, and by the end I felt hollow in the best possible way. The atmosphere is incredible, and the story stayed with me long after I closed the book. One of those rare horrors that actually feels something.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Will look out for more from this author.

Interesting take on Mary Celeste mystery. I enjoyed this book. Characters were interesting and well rounded. And of course it was scary in parts

I wasn’t expecting this to get under my skin the way it did. The Mist Between Worlds builds tension slowly, but once it grips you, it doesn’t let go. The maritime setting feels authentic, the horror is psychological and eerie, and the ending is both haunting and strangely beautiful. A brilliant take on the Mary Celeste mystery.

This was exactly the kind of horror I love. Quiet, creeping, and incredibly atmospheric. The Mist Between Worlds builds tension so well, and the Mary Celeste angle makes it even more unsettling. It’s one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve finished. Definitely recommend.

I picked this up on a whim and ended up reading it in two sittings. The Mist Between Worlds is tense, eerie, and really well written. The atmosphere is incredible, and the way it builds from mystery into full horror is so effective. Genuinely unsettling in the best way.

I've read a lot about the Mary Celeste over the years, but I've never seen the mystery explored quite like this. The Mist Between Worlds is atmospheric, creepy, and surprisingly emotional. The sense of isolation is brilliantly done, and the story kept me hooked right through to the final page. A fantastic read.

This is much more than a ghost story. The atmosphere is fantastic, the characters feel believable, and the mystery keeps pulling you forward. I loved how the supernatural elements were woven into the real history of the Mary Celeste. Creepy, original, and incredibly hard to put down. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed The Mist Between Worlds. The story grabbed me right from the opening scene when Captain Thatcher and his crew discover the abandoned Mary Celeste drifting on a strangely silent ocean. The atmosphere is incredibly creepy without relying on excessive gore, and the mystery kept me turning pages. I especially liked how small details like a warm cup of tea left behind, a child’s doll in an empty cabin, and the eerie message carved into a wall saying “She wants us to jump” slowly build tension. The characters feel believable, and the growing sense of dread surrounding the fog made it hard to stop reading. This was sooo good!

What starts as a mysterious encounter with the infamous Mary Celeste quickly evolves into a chilling supernatural adventure filled with suspense, eerie atmosphere, and psychological tension. One of the book's biggest strengths is its atmosphere. The author does an excellent job of making the fog, the silent ocean, and the abandoned ship feel genuinely unsettling. I found myself constantly wondering what was real and what was part of the mystery, which kept me turning the pages. The gradual buildup of fear is much more effective than relying on constant jump scares, making the story feel immersive and genuinely creepy.

The setup is irresistible: the merchant vessel Resolute finds the Mary Celeste drifting in a fog that shouldn’t exist. What follows is a slow, tightening descent into a place that is not ocean but something older and alive. The atmosphere is phenomenal—thick, eerie, and suffocating. Every chapter feels like stepping deeper into a dream you can’t wake from.

Steve Tovey’s The Mist Between Worlds is an absolute masterclass in slow-burn maritime horror. From the very opening pages, Tovey establishes an oppressive, claustrophobic atmosphere that clings to the reader just like the supernatural fog clings to the crew of the Resolute. The premise takes the real-world mystery of the Mary Celeste and injects it with a deeply unsettling, cosmic dread. What makes this story work so beautifully isn’t just the ghost ship itself, but the way the horror operates. The "mist" isn't just bad weather; it’s a patient, predatory intelligence that psychological weaponizes the crew’s grief, memories, and deepest regrets.

This was a surprisingly immersive and entertaining read. The author does a great job creating an unsettling atmosphere from the moment the crew boards the deserted Mary Celeste. I found myself hooked by the strange clues scattered throughout the ship, including unexplained footprints, whispers in the fog, and entries from the captain’s log describing voices calling sailors by name. The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, and I liked that the focus stayed on both the supernatural elements and the crew’s reactions to them. The combination of maritime adventure, ghostly encounters, and psychological tension made this a fun page-turner that kept me curious about what would happen next.

The Mist Between Worlds is a gripping sea horror that traps a vulnerable ship crew in a terrifying, supernatural fog. The author didn't used typical monsters, the story builds intense dread as the intelligent mist plays psychological tricks using the crew's own dark secrets and grief that slowly rip their sanity apart. It is a fast paced, spooky that will keep readers wondering what will be the out come crew and the nightmare they are facing, it will keep you hooked from the very first page.

A tense and compelling mystery that blends Stephen King with Rime of the Ancient Mariner. I enjoy nautical tales and this one grabbed me from the start, there isn't a long period of build up before you get into it and I appreciated that from this author.

This was a good book, but much too long. The story is suspenseful and the characters are memorable. Captain Briggs was one of my favorite characters. I think it would have been better if it were not so drawn out. Would make a good movie, too.