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krissipocalypse's review
5.0
Looking for a creepy haunted read? Atmospheric? Twists and turns? This may be the book for you.
The author takes you on a journey into the beautiful countryside. But, there is something not at peace there. Thriller/mystery/paranormal. So many things in this book are tragic, and the story pulls you in. I hope the author continues to write in this genre - I will read more of her work.
The author takes you on a journey into the beautiful countryside. But, there is something not at peace there. Thriller/mystery/paranormal. So many things in this book are tragic, and the story pulls you in. I hope the author continues to write in this genre - I will read more of her work.
sharonleavy's review
3.0
On February 25th, 2009, Annie Phillips became a widow. At the age of thirty-six, this wasn't in the plan - nor was finding out she was expecting her late husband's child. After months of heartbreak and trying to come to terms with her horrific loss, Annie's sister Sarah arranges a break in Wales via a colleague, Peter.
When Annie gets to Wales, however, she is not as welcome as she would have hoped. There appears to be a malevolent presence in the cottage where she's staying, one that really does not want Annie there. She learns more about local legend and lore, and realises that she will have to see it through and find out what's going on in order for the haunting to stop.
This was okay - the language put me off slightly at first, sometimes less is more and I felt it was unnecessarily flowery in parts ("I might have had some premonitory sense of what was in store for me and how I ought to flee before becoming irrevocably changed forever by the terror and intensity of my experience").
The pacing was good, the story didn't drag (I read it in one sitting). As a standalone, it was okay. But towards the end and with the change in setting, I became increasingly invested in Annie as a character, and really liked the idea of a series. I do hope this writer brings her back for another book, I would absolutely read a series about a Ghosthunting widow.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC via Netgalley.
When Annie gets to Wales, however, she is not as welcome as she would have hoped. There appears to be a malevolent presence in the cottage where she's staying, one that really does not want Annie there. She learns more about local legend and lore, and realises that she will have to see it through and find out what's going on in order for the haunting to stop.
This was okay - the language put me off slightly at first, sometimes less is more and I felt it was unnecessarily flowery in parts ("I might have had some premonitory sense of what was in store for me and how I ought to flee before becoming irrevocably changed forever by the terror and intensity of my experience").
The pacing was good, the story didn't drag (I read it in one sitting). As a standalone, it was okay. But towards the end and with the change in setting, I became increasingly invested in Annie as a character, and really liked the idea of a series. I do hope this writer brings her back for another book, I would absolutely read a series about a Ghosthunting widow.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC via Netgalley.
timbookshelf's review
4.0
I received a copy of this to take part in the blog tour. All opinions are honest and my own.
It’s so nice to see a novel set in Wales, they seem to be few and far between, so I jumped at the chance to read this. And thankfully it didn’t disappoint!
I’ve not veered into the paranormal side of thrillers before, but this has definitely encouraged me to try out more. The atmosphere Clark build up throughout this novel is wonderfully tense, and we’re kept on edge as the story builds.
While this is a paranormal novel it is very much focused on humanity with the ‘other worldly’ aspect woven seamlessly creating this fantastic novel.
I highly recommend picking this up
It’s so nice to see a novel set in Wales, they seem to be few and far between, so I jumped at the chance to read this. And thankfully it didn’t disappoint!
I’ve not veered into the paranormal side of thrillers before, but this has definitely encouraged me to try out more. The atmosphere Clark build up throughout this novel is wonderfully tense, and we’re kept on edge as the story builds.
While this is a paranormal novel it is very much focused on humanity with the ‘other worldly’ aspect woven seamlessly creating this fantastic novel.
I highly recommend picking this up
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