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An Amazon Charts bestseller.

A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets.

Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl’s body was never found—and Julia believes Lily is somehow still alive.

Alone and broke, Julia opens her house as a writers’ retreat. One of the first guests is Lucas, a horror novelist, who becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Lily. But within days of his arrival, the peace of the retreat is shattered by a series of eerie events.

When Lucas’s investigation leads him and Julia into the woods, they discover a dark secret—a secret that someone will do anything to protect...

What really happened that day by the river? Why was Lily never found? And who, or what, is haunting the retreat?

From the bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Magpies comes his most terrifying novel yet.

©2018 Mark Edwards (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Scary

Critic reviews

“The supernatural hauntings will leave you questioning reality. Beware, this book messes with your head.”—The Sun

“Utterly compelling. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”—C. L. Taylor, author of The Fear

“One of those books that I needed to start again the minute I finished it…Thoroughly spooky, intriguing and compelling.”—Liz Nugent, author of Lying In Wait
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Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed this story. Cleverly written to keep you guessing until the end. Did not want this story to finish .

Highly recommend this story

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This book has more red herrings than the ocean, and more twists than skein of yarn.From one moment to the next I didn't know what was going to happen next. This author has jumped on to my favourites list, and I'll definitely read more ofhis books. Brilliantly narrated through the different accents.

Absolutely thrilling!

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Rather disappointed . It started well and I wondered how it would be resolved. Oh dear, what an improbable ending about which a few heavy hints appear early in the narrative . Not the best.

First enjoyable then improbable

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I absolutely loved this book and couldn't stop listening. The performance by Simon was fantastic and the twist thoroughly exciting

Gripping!!!

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Found this a thrilling read! and a great voice actor highly recommend for any horror fan

Fantastic

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