When novelist Theo Kendal inherits the remote fenland house in which his cousin Charmery was murdered, he believes it will bring him closer to the truth about her death. It will also be the ideal place to finish his new book. But the bleak Fenn House is a lonely and sometimes uncomfortable place to spend the winter. And the strangest thing is that Theo's new novel seems to be writing itself -- and heading in an unplanned direction. Theo finds himself describing a young boy called Matthew who lives in constant fear of a visit from the cold-eyed men. Struggling to understand the dangerous secrets that surround him and his family, Matthew inhabits a terrifying world where people die in macabre circumstances, where they can be imprisoned without trial or reason, their identities wiped from the world forever. Then Theo discovers that Matthew and his family really existed, part of a dark and violent segment of recent history that threatens to reach across the years to tear his life apart. And somehow it all connects to the death of his cousin Charmery...
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"Rayne . . . writes with impressive authority, moving seamlessly through multiple perspectives, her expertly balanced prose creating sustained suspense." "--Kirkus""Reviews "on "Spider Light"
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The author of seven terrifying novels of psychological suspense, Sarah Rayne lives in Staffordshire. Visit www.sarahrayne.co.uk
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is so sensational,I really was unable to put it down and even had to take the Kindle into the bath with me. Also it has made me think about the horrors that people of my age were going through while I was living a very safe life. Surely someone must see this as a film (just as long as they stick to the book) All I can say is read it and i hope you will beas moved as I was
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I loved this book, it was an amazing story!
It was a compelling read and very gripping, I couldn't put it down and became thoroughly absorbed by it. I even shed a tear at the end not that it was a sad ending but I felt emotionally drawn into the plot.
The characters were extremely well formed and the story itself was a murder, mystery, adventure - everything I would want from a story.
I have not read anything by Sarah Rayne before but I will definately be seeking out more of her books!
It was a compelling read and very gripping, I couldn't put it down and became thoroughly absorbed by it. I even shed a tear at the end not that it was a sad ending but I felt emotionally drawn into the plot.
The characters were extremely well formed and the story itself was a murder, mystery, adventure - everything I would want from a story.
I have not read anything by Sarah Rayne before but I will definately be seeking out more of her books!
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By J.Flood
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Writer, Theo Kendal inherits a country house, when his cousin is murdered. He sees it as the perfect place to spend the winter, while he writes his latest book. However, strange things begin to happen in the old house, and even more bizarre, his book starts writing itself. Theo finds himself writing about children living in Ceauesceau era Romania.
I felt this story took a bit of time to get going. It was not until about 100 pages in, that it started to really grab my attention. The story is split between the present day, and pre-revolution Romania. I have to say I found the parts set in Romania the most interesting, as the paranoia and brutality of the Ceauesceau era is brought shockingly back to life.
Overall, it is a pretty good thriller, with a few decent twists, but I have read better books by this author.
I felt this story took a bit of time to get going. It was not until about 100 pages in, that it started to really grab my attention. The story is split between the present day, and pre-revolution Romania. I have to say I found the parts set in Romania the most interesting, as the paranoia and brutality of the Ceauesceau era is brought shockingly back to life.
Overall, it is a pretty good thriller, with a few decent twists, but I have read better books by this author.
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i was really disappointed in the ending
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Published 2 months ago by S. M. Thompson
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The best!
Another scorcher by Sarah Raynew! Great psycho author however she does tend to flit between past and present in her books and I know some people find this frustrating, but her... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Claire
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satisfied reader
Found this book a good read.. some interesting twists in it. Sarah Rayne has written some good books.. and I do not think you will find this one a bad read.
Published 5 months ago by MRS DA MCMILLAN
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It was a while before i got into this, i almost gave up but so glad i didn't as after a shaky start this turned into a very good read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ruth1044
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Amazing book!!!
I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down. The different characters painful stories relating to the cruel past in Romania was truly gripping. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Theth
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Excellent thriller
The was the first book I have read by Sarah Rayne and I was surprised that one fan felt that House of the Lost was not as good as the rest because for me it is one of the most... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. J. R. Neeld
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Loved the book. Sarah rayne is a brilliant author. I thought the story was lovely, at times sad but that's what you need in a book. Very moving and deep. Makes you think.
Published 13 months ago by zoe
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not my taste
Too much padding and not enough substance. Maybe it's just me but I don't want to spend time reading " I walked to the door and went into the kitchen. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2011 by Higgins
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Good but not Best
As ever an enjoyable story, but there is not the sense of evil or foreboding found in many of her other books, and the character of Charmene is annoying. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by Troy Beal
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Not typical
I really enjoyed this book. At first I thought it may be a typical spooky Fen land house story but its intertwining of the horrors of pre 1989 Romania was an unexpected and... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2011 by Ichabod
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