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The Spider
No one’s ever come out of that house alive...’
What lurks behind the door of 8 Goldfern Road?
Are you brave enough to step inside?
By entering the sinister house, George and Glen become entangled in a dangerous battle of wills.
“The Spider” is a story of obsession, infidelity, and broken dreams.
This darkly humorous mystery will appeal to fantasy and romance readers as well as those who love to hate spiders!
What lurks behind the door of 8 Goldfern Road?
Are you brave enough to step inside?
By entering the sinister house, George and Glen become entangled in a dangerous battle of wills.
“The Spider” is a story of obsession, infidelity, and broken dreams.
This darkly humorous mystery will appeal to fantasy and romance readers as well as those who love to hate spiders!
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Published September 19, 2016
About the author
Maria Savva
49 books522 followersWriter of novels and short stories, multi-genre. Maria's short stories have appeared in the BestsellerBound anthologies and the Mind's Eye Series of books, as well as the online magazine The Write Launch: http://thewritelaunch.com/
Maria is also a music blogger at the Real Rock And Roll blog: https://realrockandroll.wordpress.com/
Look out for current news about her writing on her website: http://www.mariasavva.com
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October 2, 2016
I hate spiders. I have a visceral fear of spiders. I don't even like to see a photo of a spider. So, you see, even knowing that I've loved all of Maria Savva's previous books, I approached this one with trepidation. Most any other author and I'd have passed without even reading the description.
I am so happy that ignored my innate need to run the other way, and I read this book!
If you, like me, have an irrational fear of evil little beings called spiders, please don't let that stop you from picking up this book. The spider part is realistic and made my skin itch, but those creatures are a small part of a great story.
Maria Savva has a knack for giving us flawed, multi-dimensional characters that appear and behave like average humans. We don't have supermodels or macho heroes. Instead, we have real people living their lives, with all the heartache and hurdles along the way.
The plot ventures into the supernatural while remaining firmly rooted in reality. This makes the events extra creepy. I found myself going along with the characters into this bizarre other reality, in a house that holds all sorts of secrets, and totally believing it all could happen.
This story shifts between the intertwining lives of friends with their own agendas, and a psychopathic man happy to take advantage of those friends. In a sense, this is a cautionary tale of what could happen when greed and self-interest drive your actions. So read this one, and the next time you find yourself getting a little greedy, remember The Spider.
I am so happy that ignored my innate need to run the other way, and I read this book!
If you, like me, have an irrational fear of evil little beings called spiders, please don't let that stop you from picking up this book. The spider part is realistic and made my skin itch, but those creatures are a small part of a great story.
Maria Savva has a knack for giving us flawed, multi-dimensional characters that appear and behave like average humans. We don't have supermodels or macho heroes. Instead, we have real people living their lives, with all the heartache and hurdles along the way.
The plot ventures into the supernatural while remaining firmly rooted in reality. This makes the events extra creepy. I found myself going along with the characters into this bizarre other reality, in a house that holds all sorts of secrets, and totally believing it all could happen.
This story shifts between the intertwining lives of friends with their own agendas, and a psychopathic man happy to take advantage of those friends. In a sense, this is a cautionary tale of what could happen when greed and self-interest drive your actions. So read this one, and the next time you find yourself getting a little greedy, remember The Spider.
October 6, 2016
As always, Maria Savva writes with skill, stories that immediately hook you - The Spider is no exception.
It's not easy saying too much without spoilers, but I will say that this story is spooky, mysterious, intriguing and thought-provoking. The characters are well-developed, realistic and believable, despite the fantasy /paranormal story line.
Its descriptions are deliciously atmospheric and...ooh, I can't say anything else...read it for yourself, you won't regret it.
Recommended read!!!
It's not easy saying too much without spoilers, but I will say that this story is spooky, mysterious, intriguing and thought-provoking. The characters are well-developed, realistic and believable, despite the fantasy /paranormal story line.
Its descriptions are deliciously atmospheric and...ooh, I can't say anything else...read it for yourself, you won't regret it.
Recommended read!!!
October 24, 2016
I really enjoyed this novel by Maria Savva. The premise was fascinating and I never quite knew where it was going or what to expect. As in other work by this author, the thin line she paints between reality and fantasy is intriguing. Every time I thought I had things figured out, the story would turn a corner I hadn’t expected. Overall, this was an Imaginative and intriguing read. Be warned: you may never think of spiders in the same way again.
October 15, 2016
An interesting premise will carry any psychological suspense reader to the finish line. I'm enjoying the fine books Maria Savva is publishing, and each story grows stronger. I also didn't want to reveal too many details about The Spider since there are surprises in store for any future reader.
October 2, 2016
The Spider, latest novel by Maria Savva, has to be one of my favourites by this talented author. I have enjoyed all of her work - novels and short stories - but this one , with its blend of paranormal horror and normality is a real page turner.
George, Roisin and their little boy, Robbie, seem to be living "the normal life", until a meeting with the handsome next door neighbour, Hugh, threatens the solidity of their marriage. George, at the same time, has heard stories of strange happenings in a supposedly unoccupied house in another part of the town where he lives. He and his close friend, Glen, decide to investigate the rumours that people who have entered the house recently have not been seen again. This escapade unleashes all sorts of horror and speeds the unravelling of several relationships.The author successfully entwines the plot lines until a satisfying conclusion is reached.
"The Spider" is full of suspense and chills, but it also delves into the real life problems of infidelity, distrust and loneliness. All in all, a well written and entertaining novel!
George, Roisin and their little boy, Robbie, seem to be living "the normal life", until a meeting with the handsome next door neighbour, Hugh, threatens the solidity of their marriage. George, at the same time, has heard stories of strange happenings in a supposedly unoccupied house in another part of the town where he lives. He and his close friend, Glen, decide to investigate the rumours that people who have entered the house recently have not been seen again. This escapade unleashes all sorts of horror and speeds the unravelling of several relationships.The author successfully entwines the plot lines until a satisfying conclusion is reached.
"The Spider" is full of suspense and chills, but it also delves into the real life problems of infidelity, distrust and loneliness. All in all, a well written and entertaining novel!
November 7, 2016
“The Spider” by Maria Savva is filled with creepy spiders, supernatural occurrences, and a horrific villain, but the real drama, suspense, and fear come from the demons that reside inside the hearts and minds of the characters. They deal with temptation, infidelity, broken families, substance abuse, and general dissatisfaction with the lives they find themselves in.
The well-written novel is gripping, keeping the reader wondering what will happen next. The characters are flawed and believable; their dialog and inner thoughts flow naturally. It’s got fun, humorous aspects to it as well.
If you like suspense novels with well-formed characters, this novel is for you.
The well-written novel is gripping, keeping the reader wondering what will happen next. The characters are flawed and believable; their dialog and inner thoughts flow naturally. It’s got fun, humorous aspects to it as well.
If you like suspense novels with well-formed characters, this novel is for you.
October 4, 2016
I have a MAHOOOSIVE fear of spiders but I love Maria Savva books so battled on with my phobia and made a start!
This book has some humour to it and made the storyline less scary but I still shuddered at parts while reading :)
After reading this I will definitely think twice before squishing any more spiders as I don't want what happens in the book to happen to me......EVER!
Another brilliant book by Maria Savva and a fabulous cover too!
This book has some humour to it and made the storyline less scary but I still shuddered at parts while reading :)
After reading this I will definitely think twice before squishing any more spiders as I don't want what happens in the book to happen to me......EVER!
Another brilliant book by Maria Savva and a fabulous cover too!
May 26, 2018
Do you ever have a book that has been sitting on your Kindle for far too long? Well... this was one on mine. And I'm kicking myself for not reading it earlier.
The Spider is a most unexpected novel. At first, it seems almost a very straightforward horror thriller. There's a bad man, doing bad things, and innocents are getting caught up in his plan. And yet... that seems to be resolved quite early on.
It's the after-effects that linger. There is guilt. There are lies. There is deceit. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you find yourself in the centre of the web being spun around the central characters that may be entirely in their heads, or may be very, very real.
The writing is deceptively straightforward, painting a seemingly humdrum world - under which things lurk and crawl and skritch-skritch with their otherworldly limbs.
The Spider is a most unexpected novel. At first, it seems almost a very straightforward horror thriller. There's a bad man, doing bad things, and innocents are getting caught up in his plan. And yet... that seems to be resolved quite early on.
It's the after-effects that linger. There is guilt. There are lies. There is deceit. And somewhere in the middle of it all, you find yourself in the centre of the web being spun around the central characters that may be entirely in their heads, or may be very, very real.
The writing is deceptively straightforward, painting a seemingly humdrum world - under which things lurk and crawl and skritch-skritch with their otherworldly limbs.
June 10, 2019
I wanted to like this book. I truly did; I almost didn’t finish it. I did not find it creepy or scary at all (this coming from someone with a semi phobia of spiders). The characters weren’t relatable or likable. One of my biggest issues is the whole Rex situation. Why did they stay at the party if they knew Rex was going to show up? How did he get out of prison so quickly? If he captured police, why didn’t more police go into the house? I understand suspending disbelief for books and movies, but that was just too much. It just felt totally unbelievable.
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October 17, 2016
Creepy : "The Spider" by Maria Savva
I can't even fathom going through this!!! That said: What a scary, twisting, outrageous read!! Totally came out at a great time with Halloween coming up. It all happens in London, for some reason that's a great place for this story to take place. The characters are strong and what they go through makes them stronger. You will think differently about "spiders" when your done with this book. Every book I've read from this author is better and better. I think this is her best fantasy, phycological thriller yet!
I can't even fathom going through this!!! That said: What a scary, twisting, outrageous read!! Totally came out at a great time with Halloween coming up. It all happens in London, for some reason that's a great place for this story to take place. The characters are strong and what they go through makes them stronger. You will think differently about "spiders" when your done with this book. Every book I've read from this author is better and better. I think this is her best fantasy, phycological thriller yet!
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