Return to Blackwater House
Return to Blackwater House by Vikki Patis, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2022, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of confronting one’s past. In this 304-page novel, Rebecca Bray appears to have crafted the perfect life with a loving fiancé, a stepdaughter, and a dream home. However, her move back to the Cornish village of her childhood stirs up buried memories and unresolved issues, leading to a tense narrative when her stepdaughter goes missing during a New Year’s Eve party.
Readers will find a haunting atmosphere filled with suspense as Rebecca grapples with her past and the implications of her family’s relocation. The story explores themes of memory and the impact of unresolved trauma, as Rebecca must confront the ghosts of her childhood to ensure her stepdaughter’s safety. This edition offers a gripping experience for those interested in thrillers and psychological suspense, set against the backdrop of a small town.
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You can run from your past, but you can’t hide forever…
Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget.
She has everything she’s ever wanted – the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she’s proud of, and now the house of her dreams.
But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface.
Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year’s Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past – or Ava might never come home safely…
A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night – perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper.
‘Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!’ Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm
‘Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists’ Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One
‘Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn’t put it down’ Amanda Brittany, author of The Island House
READERS LOVE RETURN TO BLACKWATER HOUSE:
‘Full of suspense and twisty turns with an unexpected ending’
‘Really intriguing – I really couldn’t put it down’
‘A brilliant suspense read that’ll challenge perceptions’
‘I loved this gripping, atmospheric story and found it hard to put down’
‘You really need to add this one to your reading list’
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