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Abiding Evil [Kindle Edition]

Alison Buck
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A sleeping menace is roused deep in the darkness of the forest. For decades it grows, biding its time, reaching out to tug at the ordinary lives of those living beyond the shadow of the trees.

Their children begin to disappear.

Unaware and unsuspecting of the danger, a group of families, friends for many years, journey to a newly opened hotel. It stands alone in a clearing a mile or more within the forest boundary.

For some this will be their last reunion.


"Alison Buck's writing gives us a fresh perspective on horror. She combines timeless themes of good and evil with a very contemporary concern for genuinely believable characters. Abiding Evil is a sinister tale informed by psychological insight, wit and a style of writing that breathes life into the protagonists. This is a dark story that can make your blood run cold and yet also touch your heart. It is a chilling book which will appeal as much to fans of psychological drama as it will to lovers of traditional horror."

Although, as a rule, she concerns herself with apparently quite normal, everyday characters, populating what appear to be quite normal and everyday surroundings, the events and dangers they encounter soon draw them away from the commonplace and lead them inexorably towards often frightening and sometimes bloody outcomes.

Alison's can be very dark, unsettling tales.

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A sleeping menace is roused deep in the darkness of the forest. For decades it grows, biding its time, reaching out to tug at the ordinary lives of those living beyond the shadow of the trees. Their children begin to disappear. Unaware and unsuspecting of the danger, a group of families, friends for many years, journey to a newly opened hotel. It stands alone in a clearing a mile or more within the forest boundary. For some this will be their last reunion.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 759 KB
  • Publisher: Alnpete Press (11 Nov 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B004EPYXMS
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,385 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best horror I have read in years, 26 April 2011
This review is from: Abiding Evil (Kindle Edition)
I will tell you right from the start that this is one of the finest horror novels I have ever read. There is no doubt in my mind that Alison Buck is one of the best writers of horror around today. Abiding Evil left me hanging on the edge of my chair so many times that the next time I read one of her books I may strap myself into my seat. The story drew me in from the first page and never released its grip. Even hours after putting down my Kindle I found this story playing on my mind.

The tale is told in two parts, the first of which takes us quickly through a number of years and acts as a lunch pad for the main meat of the novel. The background narrative is detailed and fully believable while at the same time setting a chill in your soul. This chilled spot only grows as the story progresses. The second part of the tale fills out with multiple characters all of whom feel as natural as the people you meet every day. You can identify with most people in the book, including the not so nice ones. Everyone's back story and personality are fully formed and developed. Their interactions are credible and plausible, giving you the feeling that you really know their characters. The plot develops a web of suspense and tension that builds into an explosive ending.

The villain in Abiding Evil is one that will give any parent nightmares for years to come and is as memorable as all the great monsters of modern horror. Alison Buck has created an evil that just cries out for a sequel and her unlikely heroes capture your heart from the start. Everyone within that book has been fashioned with such care and attention that you quickly become emotionally involved with the storyline.

The quality of writing within this book is as good as it gets. The pacing of the plot is perfect and carries you through the story at just the right speed. I found myself hitting every major emotion there is with this book. The locations are depicted with such meticulous detail and sense of atmosphere that I feel that I was there during the horrid events of the story.

In short I could find nothing lacking in this book. I don't know why Alison Buck's name is not better known. If this book is anything to go by she is easily as good as Stephen King or Dean Koontz. I don't think I can recommend this book enough. If you enjoy horror with a real fear-provoking storyline then read Abiding Evil and then recommend it to all your friends. If there was ever an author that deserved to be seen on the shelves of all the high street bookstores then it's Alison Buck.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling read, 8 July 2011
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This review is from: Abiding Evil (Kindle Edition)
I would recommend this, an atmospheric thriller in every way, characters are well observed, in particular Neil a person you will so love to hate, and Annie whom you will hope you will never be like when your children seek your attention.

The book is cleverly written and you will pass through the history of the hotel just outside Drovers Creek in detail, which totally paints the picture of the downtrodden town and the isolation of this part of the world in winter.

An incredibly spooky read that will stay with you after you read the last chapter. Sinister and dark, yes it is, and well worth the money.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brillant Read - will have you looking over your shoulder!!!!!!!!!, 20 April 2011
This review is from: Abiding Evil (Kindle Edition)
Well all I can say is if you buy this book you will not be disappointed - its BRILLANT!!

Great characters (some nicer than others) - excellent storyline (I couldn't put it down) - full of suspense from start to finish. I didn't want it to finish - any chance of a sequel???????????

Oh and lastly I sure won't be taking a walk in any remote forests in the near future...................
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