The Lighthouse

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A spooky rollercoaster of a book. Lots of twists and turns – I loved it’ Simon McCleave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

No one expected them to go there. The question is: will any of them leave?

Six friends travel to a remote island north of the Scottish Highlands for an old school reunion. They’ve rented The Lighthouse – a stunning, now abandoned building that was once notorious for deaths at sea.

On the first evening, someone goes missing. The group search all through the night to no avail. But when the five remaining friends return to the lighthouse early the next morning, they are shocked to find James inside. He’s looks terrified – but won’t say a word about where he’s been.

The party vow to put the strange night behind them and enjoy the rest of their stay, but when more unexplained things begin to occur, tensions escalate. It’s clear James knows something, but nothing will persuade him to give up the secrets of the island. Is he protecting his friends from a terrible truth, or leading them into more danger?

A chilling and powerfully atmospheric suspense novel with a gothic edge, perfect for fans of The Hunting Party and The Sanatorium.

Readers have been ensnared by The Lighthouse

‘Such a strong sense of place…vivid and atmospheric’ CAROLINE CORCORAN

Charming, old-fashioned and eerily atmosphericDAILY MAIL

So creepy it kept me awake!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Claustrophobic and eerie – it kept me guessing!’ NELL PATTISON

‘Wonderfully atmospheric, slow creeping menace, with a chilling edge’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Creepy, tense and so, so atmosphericANDREA MARA

‘Twisty, creepy, impossible to put down – your head will spin’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A claustrophobic atmosphere, mounting suspense and twists and turns that will keep you hookedVICKI BRADLEY

‘So many what ifs, twists and turns and nail-biting suspense’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A brilliant page-turner’ CLOSER

‘Doesn’t let you go until the unexpected conclusion – a 5 star read’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

Praise for The Lighthouse:

‘A spooky rollercoaster of a book. A great set of interesting characters whose dark backstories reveal themselves as the story develops. Lots of twists and turns. I loved it. Highly recommended’ SIMON McCLEAVE

‘A charming, old-fashioned and eerily atmospheric piece of Gothic storytelling’ DAILY MAIL

‘Such a strong sense of place that you will be genuinely confused when you look up and realise you’re reading on a train and not on the bleak, isolated island that the author paints so vividly and beautifullyCAROLINE CORCORAN

Claustrophobic and eerie – it kept me guessing!’ NELL PATTISON

‘A brilliant page-turnerCLOSER

‘Creepy, tense and so, so atmospheric – The Lighthouse is a wonderfully satisfying story with layers and layers of suspicion and intrigue’ ANDREA MARA

‘The Lighthouse has a claustrophobic atmosphere, mounting suspense and twists and turns that will keep you hooked. I couldn’t put it down’ VICKI BRADLEY

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Had high hopes for this easy-reading scare novel. Sadly was very disappointed. One of the dullest reads I've ever had the mispleasure of reading. Creaped along at a snails pace (on lithium). Poorly written by someone who didn't or doesn't seem to have any experience of what they tried to describe (blue northern lights anyone?). Annoying characters (no sympathy or interest in any of them). Naive story building. Just an awful waste of money, buying this book, and an awful waste of time, reading it. I'll not try anything else from the author, I'm afraid. As for the narration... not much better, I'm afraid. Mispronounced words and a dreadful scottish accent near the end. What a shame. Still... lesson learned.
The Black u0154abbit 06/12/2024

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