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The gripping thriller with a difference from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone

An isolated cottage…

After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin is in desperate need of a fresh start. So she jumps at the chance to rent a secluded cottage on the edge of Coleshaw Woods.

A tap at the window…

Very quickly though, things take a dark turn. At night, Jan hears strange noises, and faint taps at the window. Something, or someone, is out there.

A forest that hides many secrets…

Jan refuses to be scared off. But whoever is outside isn’t going away, and it soon becomes clear that the nightmare is only just beginning…

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‘A well-written and extremely addictive novel that will stick in your head long after putting it down.’ Amazon reviewer

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Absolutely loved this book. Twists and turns throughout the chapters. Definitely wouid recommend
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Absolutely brilliant story kept me listening till the very end. Will by another book from this author.
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Great book. Kept me listening, wanting to know what happens next. Narrator disappears into the story. Highly recommended.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this.
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Brilliant! A real insight into the the complex world of trying to conceive.


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