The Hollow Dead Quotes

“Stop being a minor character in everyone else’s story and be the main character in your own.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“You were there for her. And a lot of people would consider that a life well spent.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“they’re going to find me. It’s just a question of when.” “Don’t think you’re leaving Blighty,” Zoe said. “If you try to skip town on us, I swear I’ll write the angstiest blog post you’ve ever seen.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“Ethereal forms stood like pillars amongst the thickening mist. Their empty eyes tracked her as she passed over the boundary and stepped between the graves. She’d been gone a long time. They’d worried. Mist-white fingers reached out to graze her arm, leaving trails of gooseflesh in their wake. I’m sorry, she mouthed. I’m back now.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“Harry, sitting in the passenger seat, gave Adage a very intense, unyielding stare. “Hedges are dumb. You should have rows of open graves either side of the drive. It would help remind people of their impending mortality.” “I can’t say that’s an idea we’ve discussed yet,” Adage said placidly. “But I do appreciate the suggestion.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“We all have different measures for a successful life. For some people, it’s earning a lot of money. Or becoming famous. Or owning a lot of homes and cars. But you were with your mother on the afternoon she passed away. And you were with her every day leading up to that, even if your relationship wasn’t always the smoothest. You were there for her. And a lot of people would consider that a life well spent.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead

“I can be your distraction,” he said. “I can start a large fire.” Keira, Zoe, and Mason all exchanged a glance. “I can start multiple large fires,” Harry added, as though that would sell them on the idea.”
― Darcy Coates, The Hollow Dead