Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow

How it reads

Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow is historical fiction (historical gothic horror, specifically), and its dominant mood is eerie. It's atmospheric and uncanny, with a sense that something is wrong. The pace is moderate — neither a page-turner nor a slow burn — so it holds up whether you read it in long sittings or short ones.

It's set in a small town setting, in the historical past, told in the third person, staying close to one character. Its central concerns are survival, secrets and justice. In weight it sits in the middle: substantial without being heavy going.

It stands alone, so there's nothing else you need to read first or after. The ending resolves happily. At 302 pages it's a quick read. It's moderately known: read by plenty of people, but not a household name.