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Withered Hill

By: David Barnett
Narrated by: Ziggy Sobers
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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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You will love this. I thought this was a flawless. No one lull in this book. Perfect 😍

If you like the Wicker Man

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Great story, felt that the ending was a bit dragged out. All the characters felt real. The outside and inside blended perfectly, that takes skill as an author. Overall, would recommend

Gripping

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I keep trying to find a book to top this one - I haven’t been successful yet! Such an immersive, creepy listen. Perfect for folk horror fans

Best book I read in 2025

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A great mixing of two halves of one world that keeps you guessing even when familiar with the old ways. I loved it.

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Loved this book, dark in all the best ways. The story tellers was also excellent and not off putting as they sometimes are.

The twists!

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