Description A folktale mystery.
A parable of neglect.
A descent into horror.
An isolated twelve-year-old confides in no one except her diary, until one day the diary writes back.
As the pages' suggestions spill violently out into the real world, Rosie Marsden must discover who-or what-is making the entries.
And to what dangerous end.
The arresting second novel by Daniel Eaves blends earthy, well-written drama with supernatural horror and suspense to create a story many have described as deeply satisfying and un-put-down-able.
Set in England in the late 80's, our story follows Rosie Marsden, a bullied twelve-year-old from a broken family.
Touching on issues of childhood neglect and mental illness, the underlying themes give a human voice to those who grow up in difficult circumstances, while the pacy plot provides us with a fulfilling mystery thriller, complete with disturbing supernatural elements.
What readers are sayingI found it thoroughly engaging, I couldn't put it down.
I made myself put it down before the end, so I could savor the end.
A gripping tale full of good characters and a punchy ending.
Martyn, Denver, USA.
There was a consistent sense of threat and this was pleasantly tormenting It meant I needed to keep reading and struggled to put the book down as I was always on the edge of a key discovery or something major and scary happening; I think I held my breath at times Ida, Leeds, UK.
It varied between sad neglect and high drama, in a good way.
I loved to hate the antagonists, and the fact that the mundane parts of Rosie's life were painted in its bleakness was very well done.
I found the book to be captivating from the first read.
It didn't stall or falter in any way.
I didn't want to put it down.
Rebekah, CA, USA.
There were many scenes which were intensely dramatic and gripping with a sense of horror and the macabre.
Often I found myself lost in the imagery, as though I was experiencing the drama rather than reading it, which is the best k.
