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Creepy and compelling, this suspense novel starts with a bang — a missing person — and evolves steadily into a spine-tingling remote island creepfest — where nothing is quite as it seems, for both Grady, our main first-person POV protagonist, and the reader.

Grady Green is a disheartened author, experiencing total unfathomable grief after the sudden disappearance of his much-loved wife, Abby — and the worst case of writers block of his career. Struggling to get his footing back, financially destitute, and running out of options, when an offer, out of nowhere, is presented, Grady cannot help but reach for it.

Amberly is far and away the most beautiful island imaginable — a Scottish paradise, hidden away from all but the most discerning traveller. And peopled, unexpectedly, with the strangest folks. As Grady begins what is purported to be a cozy retreat in a secluded writing nirvana, the plot begins to swirl, quirks steadily evolving into what feels like looming menace. And danger.

With an ending this reader absolutely did not guess, and more than one twist out of nowhere, this is a recommended read for thriller lovers everywhere.

Note : the lushly textured tones of the narrator contributed greatly to the atmospheric intensity of this audiobook thriller, making for a particularly special treat surrounding this readers enjoyment of this book.

A great big thank you to to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts presented are my own.