# Wild Dark Shore: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026

The Wild Dark Shore book series by Charlotte McConaghy explores the intense struggles of survival and secrecy on a remote, weather-lashed island. Set on Shearwater, a tiny landmass housing the world's largest seed bank, the narrative follows Dominic Salt and his three children as they serve as the sole caretakers of the territory. As rising sea levels threaten their home and researchers flee the island, the family faces isolation and the encroaching forces of nature.

This fiction novel series intensifies when a mysterious woman named Rowan washes ashore during a historic storm. Her arrival uncovers a web of deception involving sabotaged communications and hidden graves. The story examines the difficult choices individuals make to protect their loved ones amidst environmental instability and mounting tension. This acclaimed series provides a gripping look at human resilience and the secrets held within a secluded landscape.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [Wild Dark Shore](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781837265923) (ISBN 9781837265923)

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