Whisper Cottage (The Thriller Collection, Book 1)

Anne Wyn Clark

Sep 2021 · The Thriller Collection Book 1 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

‘I couldn't put it down, read it cover to cover in a day... A fabulous chilling thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A mysterious figure. A whispering community. A deadly secret...

When Stina and Jack move to an old rural cottage, they’re hoping for a fresh start. Their new home is run-down compared to their neighbour’s, but generous Mrs Barley quickly becomes a friend.

Until Stina sees a mysterious figure in the widow’s garden, and her happy new life begins to unravel. And when she hears strange noises in the night, she is forced to question if Mrs Barley is what she seems.

Why do the other villagers whisper about her? Why is she so eager to help the couple? And what is she hiding in her picture-perfect home?

A haunting, twisty story about the power of secrets and rumours, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware’s The Turn of the Key and Lucy Atkins’s Magpie Lane.

Readers are gripped by Whisper Cottage:

‘Unputdownable. I loved it!... Had me hooked... Great, fast paced mystery.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Full of twists and turns you just don’t see coming... Read it in one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Super suspenseful book with lots of twists and “could it be you moments”... Keeps the reader guessing until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent... Gripping... I raced through it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant!... Suspenseful, gripping, compulsive... It would make an amazeballs Netflix film (hint, hint)!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was shocked to the core... and that doesn’t happen often! It’s one of those stories that you’re dying to figure out (but can’t!)... 5/5, loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Creepy, claustrophobic and compelling! A beautifully written thriller that kept me glued to my Kindle’ Miranda Rijks

‘I devoured this book in a couple of sittings because I needed to find out what was going on!... Twists and turn to keep the reader enthralled!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

“How well do you know the woman next door?” The somewhat run down, but filled with potential, little house in the rural setting of Avoncote is just what Stina and Jack dreamed of for a new start. Added to the seemingly idyllic spot is the wonderfully welcoming neighbour Mrs Barley. But is this change a dream come true for Stina and Jack, or is it the beginning of a nightmare? Whisper Cottage opens with a chilling prologue that sets up the tone for the rest of the book. It is a gripping tale that captured my attention right off the bat and although it does move at a slightly slower pace, I was still invested and wanted to see how it would all unfold. Anne Wyn Clark does a great job of setting up a creepy and dark atmosphere throughout and as the tale progresses, so does the tension and suspense. I enjoyed its characters and undertones of the supernatural, as well as its twists and turns in the lead up to its finale. As a debut, I think Anne Wyn Clark has done a great job with this book. She has crafted a very enjoyable and entertaining read and I look forward to reading more from her.

This book was a good read enjoyable and easy to follow... It was a surprising ending one that I was not expecting... It is 4 stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗👍

Very, very good indeed.

About the author

Anne Wyn Clark lives in the Midlands with her husband and son, plus a rather temperamental cat, a rabbit and a chinchilla. She has three (now grown-up) children and five grandchildren. She is particularly partial to Italian food, decent red wine (or any coloured wine come to that...) and cake – and has been known to over-indulge in each on occasions. She has a penchant for visiting old graveyards and speculating on the demise of those entombed beneath.