It's not often that I am thoroughly creeped out when reading a book. I have read two other books by this author and as usual I was not disappointed. This book is spine chilling, heart pounding, and had me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole read.
The story centers around a place called Gallows Hill. Margot has returned to her family home after the untimely death of her parents. They have left her the family home and business, a winery. At the funeral it is revealed that Margot doesn't know her parents, and thus we have the first part of this mystery. Having been sent away when she was 8, she has no recollection of ever living on the property. But now she is the sole owner, and she is about to discover not only why she was sent away but just how sinister the land she now owns can be.
As the story deepens, we find out that Margot is the last in a line that spans back over 250 years. The locals say the land is cursed and Margo very quickly finds out that it is indeed true. The truth is heartbreaking and more malevolent than she could have imagined, and it will cost her everything to rectify it. What happened on Gallows Hill, and can Margot break the curse before it claims her too?
Darcy Coates is a master of suspense and terror. She was able to convey through the pages the sheer panic and fright that Margot felt while in the house. As I was reading, I would jump at sounds and the lights played tricks on me. I found myself using my phone light to maneuver though my room, something I don't normally do. The characters are wonderfully written and the descriptions of the land and the things haunting it are so detailed you'd think you were there. It's really interesting to think about the land we walk on every day. What kind of history lies within it? This is a fantastically scary read and you will not be able to put it down. I received this book free from NetGalley for an honest review.
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