"Face to the River" is a novel by the famous English writer Pat Barker, which combines elements of horror and fantasy. This book tells the story of a city that is influenced by an otherworld full of secrets and magic. The main character, a young artist Thomas Heed, unexpectedly discovers the ability to communicate with the dead spirit of a girl named Nicky, which leads to a series of dangerous events and reveals the dark secrets of the city. The book gives the reader bright images, a tense atmosphere of anxiety and a desire to reveal all the secrets of this place, where reality is intertwined with magical events. "Face to the River" is a fascinating immersion into the world of mysterious events and internal conflicts of heroes who are trying to unravel the mystery of their fate.