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In The Fisherman by John Langan, Abe, who loses his wife to cancer, befriends Dan, a coworker grieving the loss of his family in a car accident. Together, they find solace in fishing and eventually plan a trip to the perilous Dutchman's Creek, learning of its dark lore from a cook named Howard. Sensitive themes include bereavement, terminal illness, and alcoholism.