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The Last Wife
Welcome to Winters End...
Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us.
But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave…
I’m certain that everyone knows our secrets – knows who we really are. But how can that be?
Perhaps it’s my mind playing tricks on me. Just like before.
I know Neil thinks I'm paranoid. My thoughts spiralling. Again.
If only I had someone else to talk to. Another woman to confide in.
And that’s when I realise something far more terrifying.
I am the only wife at Winters End…and I could be the last…
Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us.
But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave…
I’m certain that everyone knows our secrets – knows who we really are. But how can that be?
Perhaps it’s my mind playing tricks on me. Just like before.
I know Neil thinks I'm paranoid. My thoughts spiralling. Again.
If only I had someone else to talk to. Another woman to confide in.
And that’s when I realise something far more terrifying.
I am the only wife at Winters End…and I could be the last…
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2023
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About the author
J.A. Baker
24 books338 followersJ. A. Baker was born and brought up in the North East of England.
When she's not writing and thinking up new and inventive ways of killing off her fictional characters, or looking after her young grandchildren, she can be found pottering around her garden with her madcap dog, Theo or in a coffee shop eating cake with her long suffering husband.
When she's not writing and thinking up new and inventive ways of killing off her fictional characters, or looking after her young grandchildren, she can be found pottering around her garden with her madcap dog, Theo or in a coffee shop eating cake with her long suffering husband.
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February 16, 2023
Well….this author who never fails to please has surprised me,oh not in the fact that the book isen’t up to the usual standards….but that this book is darker than previous books….an isolated island out in the North Sea…a couple who are looking for a fresh start after a disastrous time…..secretive islanders,missing residents and visitors,big secrets…..massive secrets and they all lead to one person….it’s petrifying for the new couple on the block,they are afraid…..and well they might be
An exhilarating whoosh of a story that sets off at speed and never really stops even when describing the island and its ‘strange’ folk that all leads to a macabre and chilling discovery and ending
Trust no one in this book and watch your back
Great read
10/10
5 Stars
An exhilarating whoosh of a story that sets off at speed and never really stops even when describing the island and its ‘strange’ folk that all leads to a macabre and chilling discovery and ending
Trust no one in this book and watch your back
Great read
10/10
5 Stars
March 20, 2023
Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us. But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave. I'm certain everyone knows our secrets - knows who we really are. But how can that be? Perhaps my mind is playing tricks on me. Just like before.
It did take me a little while to get into this book, but once I was in, I was hooked. Fiona and Neil move for a fresh start to try and forget their pasts. But there aren't many women living on the secluded island called Winters End. Fiona soon starts to get letters advising her to leave the island before it's too late. The story has a creepy vibe to it. It's also told in two parts. Part one is told from Fiona's point of view. The second part is told from multiple points of view. My only criticism is that I wish we had been told more about the townsfolk strange behaviour. That would probably have made this a 5 star read.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #JABaker for my ARC of #TheLastWife in exchange for an honest review.
It did take me a little while to get into this book, but once I was in, I was hooked. Fiona and Neil move for a fresh start to try and forget their pasts. But there aren't many women living on the secluded island called Winters End. Fiona soon starts to get letters advising her to leave the island before it's too late. The story has a creepy vibe to it. It's also told in two parts. Part one is told from Fiona's point of view. The second part is told from multiple points of view. My only criticism is that I wish we had been told more about the townsfolk strange behaviour. That would probably have made this a 5 star read.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #JABaker for my ARC of #TheLastWife in exchange for an honest review.
March 14, 2023
I love this author and her new book The Last Wife was a nice surprise. A lot darker than her normal books. Fiona and Neil are moving to an isolated island in the North Sea. Winters End is going to be a new start and hopefully to save their marriage. So why does Fiona fear that something bad is going to happen. Why are the locals so unfriendly and whe5re are all the women???. A slow starter then it really picks up pace. Atmospheric, chilling and a good read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
August 12, 2023
Was going to DNF but it had so much potential I wanted to see it through but I just didn’t like the writing style at all. The plot was intriguing and should have been so great and it would probably make a great movie but as a book it just lacked a lot to pull me in.
June 2, 2023
It took me awhile to finish this book. I read four books after beginning this one. It was difficult to get into, to connect with the characters, and not feel like it was drawn out.
It was an interesting plot, but the execution of it was dull and boring. I’m not sure if I’ll read any other books by this author.
It was an interesting plot, but the execution of it was dull and boring. I’m not sure if I’ll read any other books by this author.
March 24, 2023
"Living on Winters End changed us. Whether that's for the better or not, I guess only time will tell . . ."
Fiona and Neil move to an island called Winters End to get away from their past. But it followed them and the locals already know their secrets.
This took me a while to get into but once I finally did I couldn't put it down. Excellent thriller.
Fiona and Neil move to an island called Winters End to get away from their past. But it followed them and the locals already know their secrets.
This took me a while to get into but once I finally did I couldn't put it down. Excellent thriller.
November 3, 2024
This started a little slow but picked up pace quickly as it continued. It centers on Fiona and Neil, who move to a remote island after an embarrassing incident alienates them from their friends and family. Fiona feels that something is off almost as soon as they arrive; the neighbors are not welcoming and there seem to be a good amount of strange disappearances and deaths. She is convinced that they are in danger, and Neil is frustrated that she can’t just embrace the new start.
The early parts of the book are creepy, and I was trying to decide whether Fiona was an unreliable narrator or whether she was onto something. You start to get some chapters from an unknown person partway through that ends up converging with the main storyline to bring it all together. The 2nd half of the book is action-packed and I finished it quickly. When the mystery is solved, it was so obvious (in a good way) that I couldn’t believe I didn’t think that is what was happening. The author did a great job of tying everything together in a way that made total sense. I liked the way the book ended and think it worked well with the rest of the story.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and thought it was an engaging story. I’d recommend for those who enjoy mysteries. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The early parts of the book are creepy, and I was trying to decide whether Fiona was an unreliable narrator or whether she was onto something. You start to get some chapters from an unknown person partway through that ends up converging with the main storyline to bring it all together. The 2nd half of the book is action-packed and I finished it quickly. When the mystery is solved, it was so obvious (in a good way) that I couldn’t believe I didn’t think that is what was happening. The author did a great job of tying everything together in a way that made total sense. I liked the way the book ended and think it worked well with the rest of the story.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and thought it was an engaging story. I’d recommend for those who enjoy mysteries. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 27, 2023
**Was given an ARC by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
This book definitely had you guessing what was going on. In my honest opinion, some scenes in this story were a bit long and I ended up skimming through those scenes. As for Neil, his character was a coward ignoring reality. The ending was disappointing to me. It left you with so many unanswered questions.
Fiona and her husband, Neil, are trying to start their lives over in a new area where no one will know about their past sins. They end up in Winter's End, a small island off the Baltic Sea. The only way on or off the isle to the mainland is by ferry. They were in such a rush to move, they didn't bother to research anything about the town. Fiona saw the house online and they both took the ferry to see the home; then they bought it. The next thing they did was get rid of everything they didn't need or had any use of; they had to downsize for their small two bedroom home.
Upon arriving, Fiona gets a terrible feeling about the Island, but as usual, Neil ignores her concerns. She's the realistic one of the couple. That's how he almost got them thrown into jail, because of his reckless spending. He always needed the newest and best of everything no matter the cost, let alone never wondered how they had the money to pay for things. Fiona was an accountant for a family owned company when she realized how much credit card debt he'd racked up for them, she started taking an extra $100 a week to cover the interest. Neil just saw money in the account and spent it before she even knew. He may have caused this problem, but she was complicit trying to keep them in their large home with the bills paid. In the end, after 3 years she'd stolen $60,000 dollars. They fired her and gave her a month to pay the company back instead of criminal charges. Neil, the coward, let Fiona take all the blame when they told their families because they needed to borrow money until their home sold. Her parents helped along with his sister, Kate; his parents turned their back.
Exiled by their families, having no one but themselves and their online jobs, Fiona starts noticing strange things. Their first day there, they get a letter of warning, telling them to go back where they came from with dog poop is thrown at their front door. Neil thinks that it's just kids doing pranks. That afternoon they meet a few people who warn Fiona to leave if she wants to survive.
When the couple go to the local pub, they tell her she's not welcome there and spills hot tea on her, before pushing her when a brawl breaks out. Neil still refuses to see reality. When Fi go out for a walk and loses time, Neil becomes frantic and goes looking for her; only to find something that makes him think differently about everything. He saw a woman dead in the sea. But everyone denies it. That's when she tells Neil everything she's found out from the local priest and an old lady down the street. There are no other women on the Island other than Fi, an 80 year old lady-Honnie, and a crippled woman living with a lovely man. But there are other concerns like the cemetery is full of women and very few men, all recently dead in the past year. Then there are the benches that surround the Island, each one has a gold plaque to remember the women "lost" at sea or dead because of an accident.
When Fiona doesn't come home from visiting Honnie one day, Neil panics. He knocks on everyone's door asking for help and they all ignore him; refusing to open the door. His "pals" want nothing to do with him. That's when he realizes that everything Fiona had said to him about the Island was true. Used to having his wife take care of everything, he's on his own and doesn't know what to do.
Can he put together the clues in time to find her? Or will his ignorance of life be his downfall?
This book definitely had you guessing what was going on. In my honest opinion, some scenes in this story were a bit long and I ended up skimming through those scenes. As for Neil, his character was a coward ignoring reality. The ending was disappointing to me. It left you with so many unanswered questions.
Fiona and her husband, Neil, are trying to start their lives over in a new area where no one will know about their past sins. They end up in Winter's End, a small island off the Baltic Sea. The only way on or off the isle to the mainland is by ferry. They were in such a rush to move, they didn't bother to research anything about the town. Fiona saw the house online and they both took the ferry to see the home; then they bought it. The next thing they did was get rid of everything they didn't need or had any use of; they had to downsize for their small two bedroom home.
Upon arriving, Fiona gets a terrible feeling about the Island, but as usual, Neil ignores her concerns. She's the realistic one of the couple. That's how he almost got them thrown into jail, because of his reckless spending. He always needed the newest and best of everything no matter the cost, let alone never wondered how they had the money to pay for things. Fiona was an accountant for a family owned company when she realized how much credit card debt he'd racked up for them, she started taking an extra $100 a week to cover the interest. Neil just saw money in the account and spent it before she even knew. He may have caused this problem, but she was complicit trying to keep them in their large home with the bills paid. In the end, after 3 years she'd stolen $60,000 dollars. They fired her and gave her a month to pay the company back instead of criminal charges. Neil, the coward, let Fiona take all the blame when they told their families because they needed to borrow money until their home sold. Her parents helped along with his sister, Kate; his parents turned their back.
Exiled by their families, having no one but themselves and their online jobs, Fiona starts noticing strange things. Their first day there, they get a letter of warning, telling them to go back where they came from with dog poop is thrown at their front door. Neil thinks that it's just kids doing pranks. That afternoon they meet a few people who warn Fiona to leave if she wants to survive.
When the couple go to the local pub, they tell her she's not welcome there and spills hot tea on her, before pushing her when a brawl breaks out. Neil still refuses to see reality. When Fi go out for a walk and loses time, Neil becomes frantic and goes looking for her; only to find something that makes him think differently about everything. He saw a woman dead in the sea. But everyone denies it. That's when she tells Neil everything she's found out from the local priest and an old lady down the street. There are no other women on the Island other than Fi, an 80 year old lady-Honnie, and a crippled woman living with a lovely man. But there are other concerns like the cemetery is full of women and very few men, all recently dead in the past year. Then there are the benches that surround the Island, each one has a gold plaque to remember the women "lost" at sea or dead because of an accident.
When Fiona doesn't come home from visiting Honnie one day, Neil panics. He knocks on everyone's door asking for help and they all ignore him; refusing to open the door. His "pals" want nothing to do with him. That's when he realizes that everything Fiona had said to him about the Island was true. Used to having his wife take care of everything, he's on his own and doesn't know what to do.
Can he put together the clues in time to find her? Or will his ignorance of life be his downfall?
November 4, 2023
I had high hopes for this book and the story but it was so hard to read. The writing did not help keep me into the book. I was determined to finish the book but it took me way longer than any recent book I read.
March 29, 2023
You've just moved to a cottage on an isolated Island in the North Sea, new home, new start...welcome to Winters End. The neighbours seem friendly enough, don't they, they left you a moving in gift remember?
And where are all the women? I had so many questions needing answers, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, the plot was so compelling, steeped in mystery and intrigue.
The Last Wife is an enjoyable, entertaining one sitting read.
Many thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
And where are all the women? I had so many questions needing answers, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, the plot was so compelling, steeped in mystery and intrigue.
The Last Wife is an enjoyable, entertaining one sitting read.
Many thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for my tour spot.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 26, 2023
A neat plot, poorly executed. All of the "if only I knew what was coming next..." lines in every single chapter of part 1 got really old. It felt like the author was forcing us to try and feel some tension, despite knowing Fiona and Neill would make it out alive from the beginning.
Also, the whole town not doing anything or getting any help from police when every single woman on the island goes missing or dies is super unrealistic. Then they stayed at the end even though no one would help them at all throughout the whole book? I was disappointed with the whole read.
Also, the whole town not doing anything or getting any help from police when every single woman on the island goes missing or dies is super unrealistic. Then they stayed at the end even though no one would help them at all throughout the whole book? I was disappointed with the whole read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2023
DNF
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Boooooooriiiiiiing!!!
February 20, 2023
Wow, what a great thriller! Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC of The Last Wife. Fiona and Neil move to a remote island after a scandal, with hopes to start anew. Soon they discover Winters End may not be the idyllic respite they were seeking. It seems no one wants them on the island. Fiona realizes that there seem to be very few women on Winters End. This book will take you on a thrilling journey as Fiona begins to unravel the mysteries of Winters End. I do wish there had been a bit more of an explanation as to the odd behavior from all the townsfolk, but this was a solid 4.5 star book!
March 13, 2023
Wow! That kind of left my head spinning. I could not for the life of me figure out why there seemed to be very few women on this island. I was scratching my brain, totally creeped out, until it finally all came into place. This kept me turning pages long into the night, trying to sleuth it all out. There isn't much new to discover in thrillers as they are out in droves right now, but I found this one was done very well!
August 16, 2023
the first part was so terribly slow. the second part is where it picked up.. I wish the whole book was more like the second part
March 29, 2023
When this book gets going, it really gets going. Hang on to your hats and join the ride. Starting a new life on an island is not quite the Happy Ever After that Neil and Fiona were expecting. The locals are revolting in more ways than one and they are left wondering if leaving the mainland was the best idea. The sort of book that you don't want to put down and are sad when you finish it. Another great read from this author.
March 3, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an of this book for an honest review:
I felt this book started off with great creepy vibes, but ultimately it was not a book for me. I felt the atmosphere of the isolated island they couple lived on, and how creepy it's residents were. Immediately it became clear Fiona and Neil were not wanted. The book caught my attention. There was also a mystery of what exactly the couple was involved in prior to their move to this island that was so bad, they were clearly running away from something.
Sadly, once the situation the Fiona and Neil was revealed of why they were "running away" to this creepy island, it just didn't seem so terrible. it felt very vanilla. I also felt the "creepy vibes" lasted way too long in the book. Finally when the big thrilling part occurred I thought that part would be exciting however, I felt those parts were too drawn out also. In a high stress scene instead of more action we were in the characters thoughts about how they would value the little things in life. And although i understand when major traumas happen in our lives we do gain perspective, but not in the middle of the emergency. It really took me out of the most action packed scenes.
I felt this book started off with great creepy vibes, but ultimately it was not a book for me. I felt the atmosphere of the isolated island they couple lived on, and how creepy it's residents were. Immediately it became clear Fiona and Neil were not wanted. The book caught my attention. There was also a mystery of what exactly the couple was involved in prior to their move to this island that was so bad, they were clearly running away from something.
Sadly, once the situation the Fiona and Neil was revealed of why they were "running away" to this creepy island, it just didn't seem so terrible. it felt very vanilla. I also felt the "creepy vibes" lasted way too long in the book. Finally when the big thrilling part occurred I thought that part would be exciting however, I felt those parts were too drawn out also. In a high stress scene instead of more action we were in the characters thoughts about how they would value the little things in life. And although i understand when major traumas happen in our lives we do gain perspective, but not in the middle of the emergency. It really took me out of the most action packed scenes.
November 14, 2023
Fiona and Neil move for a fresh start to try and forget their pasts to a secluded island called Winters End. It seems like an idyllic place to live, but it appears that there aren't any woman living on the island - why are there no woman on the island and just what are Fiona and Neil hiding in their past?? I couldn't put this book down as I needed to know!!
Shortly after arriving Fiona receives letters warning her to to leave but she brushes them off, that is until she is taken then we are taken down a whole rabbit hole, who took her? why are the villagers wary of a woman on the island?? Sooooo many questions, that we get answered but boy was this a good creepy thriller that will keep you turning the pages for answers.
4 stars
Shortly after arriving Fiona receives letters warning her to to leave but she brushes them off, that is until she is taken then we are taken down a whole rabbit hole, who took her? why are the villagers wary of a woman on the island?? Sooooo many questions, that we get answered but boy was this a good creepy thriller that will keep you turning the pages for answers.
4 stars
May 31, 2023
Not a fan of this story. The author is a solid writer for sure, but I found that the characters' inner monologues were very repetitive. Too much telling and not enough showing. Solid and descriptive writing is great, but I also need a plot to keep me engrossed and this story was lacking. It was pretty derivative and I don't like when the baddie is someone who was not a regular participant in the story, someone known to the reader. Also with so few characters,when reading the BEFORE chapters, the "boy's" mother was pretty obvious and whom he grew up to be was obvious as well. So a NO from me.
April 19, 2023
Very dull. At first I was very intrigued to find out what our MCs were running away from & I had so many potential reasons running through my head only to be let down by the reveal of it just being money troubles. Then the rest of the book is just a bunch of long winded inner dialogue for the most part. And it’s way too far into the book before any of the mystery really starts to unravel. Overall, this book was difficult to push through. The idea is good & could be really creepy & intriguing, but was definitely poorly executed here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2023
2.5/5
Took far too long to get interesting
Took far too long to get interesting
March 12, 2023
Such a great thriller!! The concept was very unique which I loved. I’ve read a lot of thrillers and I really enjoyed how fresh and new this one felt.
I thought the pacing was really good and the story flowed really well. The writing was excellent and it felt like all of Baker’s writing decisions were very intentional and helped the story progress.
I enjoyed that the book was split into two parts. Part one only has Fiona’s POV. But then part 2 starts after Fiona is taken and has 3 different POV’s. You still get to see Fiona’s and what she is going through. But you also get her husband Neil’s POV of him searching for her and also the POV of the killer that takes place in the past to show his story as well.
The only thing I would change is more of an explanation of the villagers strange behaviors. It makes sense that they would be wary if all their wives were killed. But we only learned about Vince’s wife and now who all the other women were in relation to the villagers. Like we’re they just trying to scare her off because all wives are killed? Did they know more than they let on?
This was my first book by J.A. Baker and I cannot wait to read more of her books!
Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an eARC book of The Last Wife.
I thought the pacing was really good and the story flowed really well. The writing was excellent and it felt like all of Baker’s writing decisions were very intentional and helped the story progress.
I enjoyed that the book was split into two parts. Part one only has Fiona’s POV. But then part 2 starts after Fiona is taken and has 3 different POV’s. You still get to see Fiona’s and what she is going through. But you also get her husband Neil’s POV of him searching for her and also the POV of the killer that takes place in the past to show his story as well.
The only thing I would change is more of an explanation of the villagers strange behaviors. It makes sense that they would be wary if all their wives were killed. But we only learned about Vince’s wife and now who all the other women were in relation to the villagers. Like we’re they just trying to scare her off because all wives are killed? Did they know more than they let on?
This was my first book by J.A. Baker and I cannot wait to read more of her books!
Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an eARC book of The Last Wife.
February 26, 2023
After some wrong-doings which cause problems with their families, Fiona and Neil move to a little island in the North Sea called Winters End.
Still trying to get themselves back on track, Fiona finds it hard to start again. She soon notices something isn’t right on the island. Where are all the women? Why are so many young women buried on the island?
Neil appears so laid back that he doesn’t seem to care about Fiona’s worries and concerns. Why have the locals seemed to take a dislike to Fiona and who is trying to get them to leave the island?
Goodness me, I found this book to be a bit on the creepy side! The story is dark and intense, with the swirling fog and cliff edge featuring quite heavily in the story, it gave the book an eerie feel to it.
This is a well written story and the author wrote interesting characters, the majority of whom were hard to like at all.
A powerful read that had me gripped from the first page to the last.
My thanks to Boldwood Books, the author and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Still trying to get themselves back on track, Fiona finds it hard to start again. She soon notices something isn’t right on the island. Where are all the women? Why are so many young women buried on the island?
Neil appears so laid back that he doesn’t seem to care about Fiona’s worries and concerns. Why have the locals seemed to take a dislike to Fiona and who is trying to get them to leave the island?
Goodness me, I found this book to be a bit on the creepy side! The story is dark and intense, with the swirling fog and cliff edge featuring quite heavily in the story, it gave the book an eerie feel to it.
This is a well written story and the author wrote interesting characters, the majority of whom were hard to like at all.
A powerful read that had me gripped from the first page to the last.
My thanks to Boldwood Books, the author and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
February 12, 2023
Fiona and Neil move to Winters End to start again to leave the guilt of their past behind.
They expected the people of the island to be friendly, but were mistaken. Anonymous threatening notes warning them to leave, faeces spread on their doorstep, and outright rudeness does not chase them from their new home.
Fiona realises that there are few women on the island, and finds that there are recent graves in the graveyard all belonging to women. She vows to get to the bottom of this mystery that no one speaks about.
And then she disappears.
I enjoyed this novel, it was suspenseful and mysterious, but it was somewhat long winded in places. I just cannot understand though, why the majority of the villagers were silent to the goings on for so many years....... that could have been explained.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
They expected the people of the island to be friendly, but were mistaken. Anonymous threatening notes warning them to leave, faeces spread on their doorstep, and outright rudeness does not chase them from their new home.
Fiona realises that there are few women on the island, and finds that there are recent graves in the graveyard all belonging to women. She vows to get to the bottom of this mystery that no one speaks about.
And then she disappears.
I enjoyed this novel, it was suspenseful and mysterious, but it was somewhat long winded in places. I just cannot understand though, why the majority of the villagers were silent to the goings on for so many years....... that could have been explained.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 4, 2023
This is my first time reading J A Baker but definitely not my last.
Fiona and Neil move to the small island community of Winter's End, in order to escape their past and start fresh. Fiona is wracked with guilt over her misdeads and feels like everyone can read her guilt on her. No one in this rustic community should be know anything about them and Neil is all for staying positive and making new friends.
The thing is...the community has its own dark history and Fiona is warned that she should leave the island. Women Fiona's age, on the island, are scarce. In recent years they have either died tragically or disappeared all together. It is a community in constant mourning and unease, but someone must know something and Fiona sets to start asking questions.
I was very happy with the ending of this story, which unexpectedly developed some Ed Kemper (US serial killer) vibes.
Fiona and Neil move to the small island community of Winter's End, in order to escape their past and start fresh. Fiona is wracked with guilt over her misdeads and feels like everyone can read her guilt on her. No one in this rustic community should be know anything about them and Neil is all for staying positive and making new friends.
The thing is...the community has its own dark history and Fiona is warned that she should leave the island. Women Fiona's age, on the island, are scarce. In recent years they have either died tragically or disappeared all together. It is a community in constant mourning and unease, but someone must know something and Fiona sets to start asking questions.
I was very happy with the ending of this story, which unexpectedly developed some Ed Kemper (US serial killer) vibes.
March 27, 2023
Another good read from the author, so atmospheric and descriptive I could almost imagine myself there as I was reading. A good storyline with characters that I found myself warming to and some a dislike to. I won’t write about the storyline as I feel this is the job of a blurb. I’ve read several of the authors book and as others have said this seemed to be more dark and sinister, a good thing certainly from my opinion.
March 27, 2023
Oooh nice and creepy and had my brain thinking of all the different things going on.
The atmosphere of the island and the people around.
Some more creepy than others. But is it small village and don’t want strangers around or more than that?
Excellent book. JA Baker wrote a dark and interesting book here.
The atmosphere of the island and the people around.
Some more creepy than others. But is it small village and don’t want strangers around or more than that?
Excellent book. JA Baker wrote a dark and interesting book here.
November 4, 2023
The title is misleading and there was too much drag in the book. The same lines were written over and over. Every one had gut feelings and instincts but no one seemed to be acting on them. The warnings were ignored because the protagonist thought she was too smart to poke her nose. All in all, a waste of time.
March 25, 2023
This book was good, I read it in one day. It’s not your typical thriller. This was my first book by this author and it did not disappoint.
April 27, 2023
I liked this book a lot, especially the narrator’s brogue! If there was a 4 1/2 star rating I’d give it 4 1/2!
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