“Creepy, clever, atmospheric, a fabulous Gothic thriller.” Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author
Description
It begins, they say, with a woman screaming.
On a remote Scottish island, the McBride house stands guard over its secrets. A century ago, a young widow and her son died mysteriously there. Just last year a local boy, visiting for a dare, disappeared without a trace.
For Zoe Adams, newly arrived from America, the house offers a refuge from her failing marriage. But her peaceful retreat is disrupted by strange and disturbing events: night-time intrusions, unknown voices, and a constant sense of being watched.
The locals want her to believe that these incidents are echoes of the McBrides’ dark past. Zoe is convinced the danger is closer at hand and all too real—but can she uncover the truth before she is silenced?
Praise
“Creepy, clever, atmospheric, a fabulous Gothic thriller.” Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author
“A deliciously gothic, haunting story that balances a page-turning pace with lush descriptions of the wild coastal scenery.” Booklist
“Refreshing, realistic, and very sexy. Merritt certainly knows how to build suspense.” Kirkus Reviews
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Release Date | March 5, 2019 |
| Release Date Machine | 1551744000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Literature & Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, Supernatural, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
Stephanie Merritt has worked as a critic and feature writer for a variety of newspapers and magazines, as well as radio and television. Writing as S. J. Parris, she is the fastest-growing historical crime writer in the UK, with her series of thrillers set in Tudor England selling over half a million copies. She currently writes for the Observer and the Guardian.
Narrator Bio
Overview
It begins, they say, with a woman screaming.
On a remote Scottish island, the McBride house stands guard over its secrets. A century ago, a young widow and her son died mysteriously there. Just last year a local boy, visiting for a dare, disappeared without a trace.
For Zoe Adams, newly arrived from America, the house offers a refuge from her failing marriage. But her peaceful retreat is disrupted by strange and disturbing events: night-time intrusions, unknown voices, and a constant sense of being watched.
The locals want her to believe that these incidents are echoes of the McBrides’ dark past. Zoe is convinced the danger is closer at hand and all too real—but can she uncover the truth before she is silenced?
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