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The Echoes in the Cabin
The woman’s excitable chatter turned to sudden shrieks of hysteria as her horrified daughter quickly covered the boy’s eyes. 'Oh, dear God. Oh my God. Is that – is that what I think it is?'
'A spooky, ghostly read…very twisty!' Reader review ★★★★★
The past won’t stay buried… Devastated by news of a tragic accident on the haunting coast of Anglesey, Elin returns to the same bay where her beloved mother was swept out to sea during a terrible storm ten years earlier.
Sinking under the weight of her loss, Elin agrees to try a grief a digital reconstruction of a loved one designed to provide solace to the bereaved.
Elin’s spirits are lifted a little by the hologram experience. Until things take a sinister turn, when the avatar seems to take on a life of its own and says something that chills Elin to the core. Something which suggests that this recent death and that of her mother are linked – and that Elin herself may be in mortal danger…
Praise for Anne Wyn Clark 'You can almost feel the salt wind and hear the waves crashing' Reader review
'Creepy and unsettling' Reader review
'The Echoes in the Cabin is a brilliantly tense and twisty psychological thriller. I was completed hooked by the way Anne Wyn Clark weaves multiple timelines and characters together, and adored the cinematic setting. This is a thriller with both grit and heart – I loved it.' Hannah Brennan, author of No Safe Place
‘Creepy, claustrophobic and compelling! A beautifully written thriller that kept me glued to my Kindle’ Miranda Rijks, author of The Visitors
‘Haunting psychological suspense… Will send shivers down your spine’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
‘A dark and atmospheric thriller that pulled me in from the very first page’ Stephanie DeCarolis, author of The Guilty Husband
‘Chilling and wonderfully atmospheric, with an ending that took me surprise – I couldn’t put it down’ Amanda Brittany, author of Her Last Lie
'A spooky, ghostly read…very twisty!' Reader review ★★★★★
The past won’t stay buried… Devastated by news of a tragic accident on the haunting coast of Anglesey, Elin returns to the same bay where her beloved mother was swept out to sea during a terrible storm ten years earlier.
Sinking under the weight of her loss, Elin agrees to try a grief a digital reconstruction of a loved one designed to provide solace to the bereaved.
Elin’s spirits are lifted a little by the hologram experience. Until things take a sinister turn, when the avatar seems to take on a life of its own and says something that chills Elin to the core. Something which suggests that this recent death and that of her mother are linked – and that Elin herself may be in mortal danger…
Praise for Anne Wyn Clark 'You can almost feel the salt wind and hear the waves crashing' Reader review
'Creepy and unsettling' Reader review
'The Echoes in the Cabin is a brilliantly tense and twisty psychological thriller. I was completed hooked by the way Anne Wyn Clark weaves multiple timelines and characters together, and adored the cinematic setting. This is a thriller with both grit and heart – I loved it.' Hannah Brennan, author of No Safe Place
‘Creepy, claustrophobic and compelling! A beautifully written thriller that kept me glued to my Kindle’ Miranda Rijks, author of The Visitors
‘Haunting psychological suspense… Will send shivers down your spine’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
‘A dark and atmospheric thriller that pulled me in from the very first page’ Stephanie DeCarolis, author of The Guilty Husband
‘Chilling and wonderfully atmospheric, with an ending that took me surprise – I couldn’t put it down’ Amanda Brittany, author of Her Last Lie
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Published September 24, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Echoes in the Cabin is a haunting, atmospheric thriller that blends grief, memory, and the uncanny in a way that lingers long after you finish. From the moment Elin returns to the windswept coast of Anglesey — the same place where her mother was lost to the sea — the story wraps itself in a quiet, aching tension.
The grief hologram concept is such an intriguing hook. At first, it feels like a gentle, futuristic comfort: a digital reconstruction meant to soothe the bereaved. But the shift from solace to something far more sinister is handled beautifully. When the avatar begins to behave in ways it shouldn’t, speaking words that cut straight through Elin’s fragile calm, the book takes on a chilling new dimension.
The coastal setting is wonderfully done — eerie, isolated, and full of echoes. You can almost feel the salt wind and hear the waves crashing as Elin starts to suspect that the recent tragedy and her mother’s death are connected. The sense of being watched, of something old and unresolved stirring beneath the surface, builds steadily and effectively.
What I loved most is how the story balances emotional depth with creeping suspense. Elin’s grief feels real and raw, and that vulnerability makes the unfolding mystery even more gripping. The blend of psychological tension and subtle supernatural elements creates a compelling, unsettling atmosphere.
A beautifully written, quietly chilling thriller with a clever premise and a strong emotional core. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories where the past refuses to stay buried — and where technology becomes just another doorway for the truth to slip through.
With thanks to Anne Wyn Clark, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
The grief hologram concept is such an intriguing hook. At first, it feels like a gentle, futuristic comfort: a digital reconstruction meant to soothe the bereaved. But the shift from solace to something far more sinister is handled beautifully. When the avatar begins to behave in ways it shouldn’t, speaking words that cut straight through Elin’s fragile calm, the book takes on a chilling new dimension.
The coastal setting is wonderfully done — eerie, isolated, and full of echoes. You can almost feel the salt wind and hear the waves crashing as Elin starts to suspect that the recent tragedy and her mother’s death are connected. The sense of being watched, of something old and unresolved stirring beneath the surface, builds steadily and effectively.
What I loved most is how the story balances emotional depth with creeping suspense. Elin’s grief feels real and raw, and that vulnerability makes the unfolding mystery even more gripping. The blend of psychological tension and subtle supernatural elements creates a compelling, unsettling atmosphere.
A beautifully written, quietly chilling thriller with a clever premise and a strong emotional core. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories where the past refuses to stay buried — and where technology becomes just another doorway for the truth to slip through.
With thanks to Anne Wyn Clark, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
October 4, 2026
Another stunning, suspenseful read 🔪🩸🔎
Every book I have read by Anne Wyn Clarke has been fantastic and her newest book is absolutely no exception 🙌🏻 If you love your thrillers dark, twisty, suspensful, chilling and mysterious then this is the one for you.
Told through multiple POV’s across different timelines and set in an atmospheric coastal town, I really struggled to put this down
Every book I have read by Anne Wyn Clarke has been fantastic and her newest book is absolutely no exception 🙌🏻 If you love your thrillers dark, twisty, suspensful, chilling and mysterious then this is the one for you.
Told through multiple POV’s across different timelines and set in an atmospheric coastal town, I really struggled to put this down
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love this author’s books because you always get a bit of a spooky, ghostly read, and I really enjoyed this one. Elin and her sister Nerys never got closure on their mum, who went out one evening and never came home. That night there was a bad storm, and a young man also went missing. The police said the sea took them, but their Nan never got over it. Elin leaves the village to start a new life with her partner, Cai. When Cai is working on a dig in her home village, he is killed in a hit-and-run, so Elin returns to her old town. I won’t say more, but it’s so good—very twisty!
October 4, 2026
This was a brilliant read.full of twists and turns,lots of suspense,not knowing who to trust,having to read one more chapter before bed because you cant put it down!!I really enjoyed it.Iv read several books by this author and enjoyed every one of them.I have just two more of hers to read so will be eagerly looking out for them!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
📚 ARC Review 📚
Thank you to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the advance reader copy! As always, my review reflects my honest opinion.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn't the right fit for me. While the ghostly and supernatural elements immediately caught my attention, I had a difficult time connecting with the characters, which made it harder for me to stay invested in the story. The pacing also felt slower than I typically enjoy, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged.
That said, I can absolutely see this being a great read for fans of atmospheric suspense. If you enjoy small-town mysteries, eerie twists, creepy settings, and psychological thrillers with supernatural elements, this book may be exactly what you're looking for. The story blends unsolved deaths, ghostly warnings, and a haunting atmosphere that gradually builds throughout.
Even though this one wasn’t for me, I am grateful for the opportunity to read it early. Every book finds its readers, and while this one didn't quite work for me, I have no doubt many others will enjoy its chilling atmosphere and supernatural mystery.
Thank you to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the advance reader copy! As always, my review reflects my honest opinion.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn't the right fit for me. While the ghostly and supernatural elements immediately caught my attention, I had a difficult time connecting with the characters, which made it harder for me to stay invested in the story. The pacing also felt slower than I typically enjoy, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged.
That said, I can absolutely see this being a great read for fans of atmospheric suspense. If you enjoy small-town mysteries, eerie twists, creepy settings, and psychological thrillers with supernatural elements, this book may be exactly what you're looking for. The story blends unsolved deaths, ghostly warnings, and a haunting atmosphere that gradually builds throughout.
Even though this one wasn’t for me, I am grateful for the opportunity to read it early. Every book finds its readers, and while this one didn't quite work for me, I have no doubt many others will enjoy its chilling atmosphere and supernatural mystery.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This wasn't quite the book for me, but I still found it enjoyable overall. It had a bit of a Black Mirror feel in places with the grief hologram technology, although it becomes much more supernatural than technology-focused as the story goes on.
Elin is an interesting main character and you really feel how much grief has shaped her and the decisions she makes. Returning to Anglesey brings her back to the loss of her mother as well as a new tragedy, and I liked how the relationships, family history and secrets from the past gradually became tangled together. At times I did find myself getting a little frustrated with some of the characters and their choices, and I don't think I connected with them quite enough to become completely invested.
The atmosphere was probably my favourite part. It's creepy and unsettling without being outright horror, and I liked the exploration of grief and how far someone might go for the chance to connect with someone they've lost.
Not completely for me, but an enjoyable 3-star read. If you like creepy, atmospheric thrillers with family secrets, grief and supernatural elements, I think you'll enjoy this one.
ARC from Netgalley
Elin is an interesting main character and you really feel how much grief has shaped her and the decisions she makes. Returning to Anglesey brings her back to the loss of her mother as well as a new tragedy, and I liked how the relationships, family history and secrets from the past gradually became tangled together. At times I did find myself getting a little frustrated with some of the characters and their choices, and I don't think I connected with them quite enough to become completely invested.
The atmosphere was probably my favourite part. It's creepy and unsettling without being outright horror, and I liked the exploration of grief and how far someone might go for the chance to connect with someone they've lost.
Not completely for me, but an enjoyable 3-star read. If you like creepy, atmospheric thrillers with family secrets, grief and supernatural elements, I think you'll enjoy this one.
ARC from Netgalley
October 8, 2026
Whodunit mystery (not horror), lots and lots of melodrama, POV and time jumping, only slightly supernatural (if you squint).
I've lost the track of the side characters *ah eto bleh dot gif*
The hologram shows up in the second half of the book and oh boy when I die please don't feed me to AI.
Christ I really hate the trope of a character going solo to a secluded place that they know is dangerous. I mean cmon.
Libby ex machina. Good for her, I guess.
I've lost the track of the side characters *ah eto bleh dot gif*
The hologram shows up in the second half of the book and oh boy when I die please don't feed me to AI.
Christ I really hate the trope of a character going solo to a secluded place that they know is dangerous. I mean cmon.
Libby ex machina. Good for her, I guess.
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