The Burn Line – London Underground Horror Thriller
The Burn Line is a London Underground-set horror thriller from the creator of The Magnus Archives. During a record-hot summer, five passengers witness an event they struggle to remember and must work together against a threat beneath the city.
At a glance
- A subterranean horror story framed around rising heat and overcrowded London Underground trains.
- Five unlikely witnesses, including a tube driver, civil servant, city trader, hotel worker and unhoused young man, are drawn into the same frightening event.
- The publisher describes the novel as socially conscious horror.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear London Underground setting and ensemble of five distinct characters give the horror a specific urban premise.
- The 368-page print length gives the story room to develop its group of witnesses and central mystery.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Gollancz |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 9 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399620703 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399620703 |
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 4.2 x 23.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 570 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for contemporary horror set on the London Underground.
- Fans of the creator's The Magnus Archives, or readers drawn to horror with a social dimension.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
55% 55% - 4 stars
23% 23% - 3 stars
18% 18% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
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The aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with more five- and four-star ratings than lower ratings, but a notable share are three-star. This offers a broadly favourable but not uniformly enthusiastic signal for prospective horror readers. No written feedback is supplied, so it does not establish what readers praised or criticised.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Burn Line about?
In a sweltering London summer, five people travelling on a Tube carriage become witnesses to a horrific event they cannot fully remember. They have to work together to confront the threat.
Who created The Burn Line?
The listing presents it as a novel from the creator of The Magnus Archives and names Thirteen Storeys and Family Business among that creator's other work.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listing specifies English.
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