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Withered Hill

By: David Barnett
Narrated by: Ziggy Sobers
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Summary
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A year ago Sophie Wickham stumbled into the isolated Lancashire village of Withered Hill, naked, alone and with no memory of who she is.
Surrounded by a thick ring of woodland, its inhabitants seem to be of another world, drenched in pagan, folklorish traditions.
As Sophie struggles to regain the memories of her life from before, she quickly realises she is a prisoner after multiple failed escape attempts. But is it the locals who keep her trapped, with smiles on their faces, or something else, lurking in the woods?
Outside
In London, Sophie leads a chaotic life, with too many drunken nights, inappropriate men and boring temp jobs. But things take a turn as she starts to be targeted by strange messages warning her that someone, or something, is coming for her.
With no idea who to trust, or where to turn for help, the messages become more insistent and more intimidating, urging Sophie to make her way to a place called Withered Hill…
An utterly bewitching, dual timeline folk horror story, with a truly devastating twist you have to read to believe.©2024 David Barnett (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd. Fantasy Ghosts Horror Scary
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I read this book when it first came out, and it was my favourite read of last year. So, when it came out as an audiobook I had to get it. It did not disappoint. The narrator was perfect and I got something different from the book second time around. Loved it.

Outstanding

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Very good book, listened twice in a few month( bad memory) good story good narration & great ending. Will probably listen again. Folk stories are the best

Great folk tale

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Reads a bit like the writer has learned everything he knows about women through reading articles in Grazia. Also, set in Lancashire so everyone eats hotpot, right?

Men writing women

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Wonderful tale, fantastic narrator. The perfect English folk horror for fans of Starve Acre and Witch Bottle.

Fantastic narrator brought the book to life

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This story was gripping with a few surprising turns. The narrator was excellent, believable and very easy on the ear.

Unique story well narrated

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