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Harrow
On the longest night of the year, the bodies of two young boys are found deep in the woods. Police Chief Duncan Horewood becomes obsessed with one why did they go into Greylock Forest?As the seasons turn strange happenings keep occurring in Stokeshaw. Lily Reid is convinced that she keeps seeing her dead brother. Is it grief, guilt, or does her twin have a dire warning for her?Inheriting her mother's place in the small-town gentry, Sonia Prider returns to the home she fled many years ago. Guided by the other Matriarchs, she learns of her true legacy, three centuries in the making.
- GenresHorror
715 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2020
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August 16, 2023
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A wise man once described this book as Stranger Things With More Trees, and I could write a thousand words and not come up with a description as perfect as that, but I'll try.
This book is not for the faint of heart (or arm, as it weighs a bit and can double as a weapon if reading it in public) but the twists and turns made it feel like a much shorter read. The author does a great job of conveying mystery, urgency, and dread. I was constantly driven to continue after deciding this was the last chapter I would read, mainly because I needed to know what had happened to those damn kids. The interwoven stories of the children, the police chief, and the woman who returns after fleeing Stokeshaw Harrow in her youth, create a layered, complex narrative that comes to a head and connects wonderfully.
I have a weak stomach, so some of the more graphic descriptions made me feel a bit ick, but I believe most people would have no issue, especially experienced lovers of the folk and/or horror genre. I hope you're not looking for a HEA.
All in all a gripping read that flew by despite the whopping 802 page count, and it contained some scenes that will continue to haunt me at least until the next Solstice. Harrow is a great pick for those who love creepy folklore, weird supernatural stuff that Grown Ups(derogatory) scoff at, and feeling generally unsettled while trying to solve the mystery unveiling in front of them.
A wise man once described this book as Stranger Things With More Trees, and I could write a thousand words and not come up with a description as perfect as that, but I'll try.
This book is not for the faint of heart (or arm, as it weighs a bit and can double as a weapon if reading it in public) but the twists and turns made it feel like a much shorter read. The author does a great job of conveying mystery, urgency, and dread. I was constantly driven to continue after deciding this was the last chapter I would read, mainly because I needed to know what had happened to those damn kids. The interwoven stories of the children, the police chief, and the woman who returns after fleeing Stokeshaw Harrow in her youth, create a layered, complex narrative that comes to a head and connects wonderfully.
I have a weak stomach, so some of the more graphic descriptions made me feel a bit ick, but I believe most people would have no issue, especially experienced lovers of the folk and/or horror genre. I hope you're not looking for a HEA.
All in all a gripping read that flew by despite the whopping 802 page count, and it contained some scenes that will continue to haunt me at least until the next Solstice. Harrow is a great pick for those who love creepy folklore, weird supernatural stuff that Grown Ups(derogatory) scoff at, and feeling generally unsettled while trying to solve the mystery unveiling in front of them.
January 25, 2021
Yet another brilliant novel from this author. The pacing and intertwining stories makes each chapter feel gripping while slowly uncovering the mystery of the town. Certainly a book with dark themes, twists, and complex characters.
January 15, 2024
Harrow was a slow burn, eerily atmospheric folk horror which build up the anticipation and anxiety at every turn of the page.
When Sean and Bobby are found maimed in Greylock Forest, Stokeshaw is thrown into a frenzy. Freak accident or ritual sacrifice? Urged to drop the case and sweep it under the wolf infested rug, Chief Duncan can’t help but think something more is taking place. Sean’s sister Lily also can’t shake the feeling something isn’t right, with the death, with the town and certainly not with the new matriarch of Stokeshaw Harrow.
This book incorporates just the right amount of folk horror tropes with original slice of life to keep you glued to the pages. And boy oh boy … that last 20% will have you not sleeping for more than one reason.
Fans of Stephen King’s IT … give this one a go, you won’t be disappointed.
When Sean and Bobby are found maimed in Greylock Forest, Stokeshaw is thrown into a frenzy. Freak accident or ritual sacrifice? Urged to drop the case and sweep it under the wolf infested rug, Chief Duncan can’t help but think something more is taking place. Sean’s sister Lily also can’t shake the feeling something isn’t right, with the death, with the town and certainly not with the new matriarch of Stokeshaw Harrow.
This book incorporates just the right amount of folk horror tropes with original slice of life to keep you glued to the pages. And boy oh boy … that last 20% will have you not sleeping for more than one reason.
Fans of Stephen King’s IT … give this one a go, you won’t be disappointed.
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