The must-read novel of 2020. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. 'Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail 'Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist' Guardian 'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ************* Elijah has lived in the Memory ...
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The must-read novel of 2020. Chilling, moving and unputdownable, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other. 'Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail 'Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist' Guardian 'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife ************* Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It's the only home he's ever known. Elissa has only just arrived. And she'll do everything she can to escape. When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn't want Elissa to leave. Not only that, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn't the first girl he's found inside the Memory Wood. As her abductor's behaviour grows more erratic, Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . . ************* 'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door 'Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour 'I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along' Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left 'I was captivated by The Memory Wood - a beautifully told, dark and chilling tale' Renee Knight, author of Disclaimer 'The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It's so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend Readers love The Memory Wood 'A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.' 'Oh my goodness, what a ride! I loved, loved, loved The Memory Wood.' 'One of the best examples of a page-turner that I've read in a long time.' 'The writing style was beautiful and elegant for a story so dark and twisted.' 'Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.' 'WOW! Do not be deceived in thinking that this is like any other thriller you have read. It is not.' 'The ending - oh my stars - what can I say?' 'The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I've read this year.'
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When Elissa is kidnapped she finds solace in a boy called Elijah who visits her - but will he be willing to help his new friend escape?
The Memory Wood is a dark crime thriller that is not afraid to pull punches in its plot development. The chapters shift between a boy who knows his Memory Wood contains a dark secret, a girl who's been abducted and a police detective with problems of her own - there is a lot to unpack here but it certainly leads to a compelling and fast paced read.
The Memory Wood gives a fresh perspective and a unique twist on the abducted child genre. The end twist certainly took me completely by surprise and was one that stayed with me for days after reading it. I really enjoyed how well developed all three of the main characters were and how much detail had been used to paint them. Mairead's sorrow at trying to have a child of her own, Elissa's love of chess and how she used it to solve everyday problems and Elijah's way of seeing the world around him showed how skilled Sam Lloyd is in creating characters you can really empathise with. From what I can see this also seems to be a debut for Mr Lloyd and I can confidently say I am excited to see what comes next! I also really liked the fact that although we got to hear so much about Detective Mairead's personal life it didn't feel like the start of another procedural series - it was a nice standalone novel.
Overall The Memory Wood is a twisty thriller that will stay with you long after you finished reading it. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK & Transworld Publishers - Bantam for the chance to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
