The Luminous Dead is a 2019 sci-fi horror novel written by Caitlin Starling and is her first published novel. The book was released to positive reviews from critics and was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. == Synopsis == The novel predominantly centers on two characters, cave diver Gyre Price and her handler, Em. Gyre has taken on the task of exploring a dangerous cave system that is partially underwater. It is also home to the Tunnelers, strange alien creatures capab…