Eerie.  Unhinged.  Twisted!!

Freddie and Emily are far from the perfect couple.  She has a secret.  He has a secret.  But, after Emily’s near-death experience, they moved to the country for her to recover and, perhaps, start afresh.  Only... their new house, Larkin Lodge, has a secret too.... 

Laced with nods to Poe, Pinborough flawlessly blended psychological suspense and supernatural horror to create a compelling and disturbing storyline that I couldn’t read fast enough.  It was gritty.  It was claustrophobic.  The atmosphere was chilling, and the gothic tones amplified the immense dread within the plot.  

There was a (brief) moment where I questioned whether this book would fall prey to the “unreliable, crazy woman” storyline—which I hate.  But let me assure you without giving anything away, Pinborough did not disappoint.  Also on that note, go in blind.  This one is best enjoyed without knowing too much at the start.

And that ending... THAT ENDING!!!  Oh man.  Jaw dropping. Absolutely brilliant.  Perfectly executed.  

A deliciously sinister book about marriage and murd3r that I thoroughly enjoyed!

🎧 I devoured this audiobook!  Narrated by Audie award winner, Jamie Glover, and Helen Baxendale (Friends), the performances held me captive and amplified the darkness within the plot.  Emily’s terror.  Freddie’s shiftiness.  Each emotion reverberated with authenticity breathing life into the couple and storyline.      

Many thanks to my friends at @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copy of this book.  #partner