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  • The Ghost Woods

  • Written by: C.J. Cooke
  • Narrated by: Paula Masterton
  • Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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The Ghost Woods

Written by: C.J. Cooke
Narrated by: Paula Masterton
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Publisher's Summary

In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall.

This place is shrouded in folklore – old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child.

Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed.

Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something.

Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live in the grounds – and together they begin to unpick the secrets of this place.

As the truth comes to the surface and the darkness moves in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew – and risk what she holds most dear.

©2022 C.J. Cooke (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

What the critics say

"Original and compelling, The Ghost Woods is a beautifully written, chilling tale that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished." (Elizabeth Lee)

"It’s no surprise that C.J. Cooke has done it again. She is the queen of gothic thrillers and never fails to amaze me with her writing. The Ghost Woods is an eerie, timely story and an instant classic of the genre." (Samantha Downing)

"Beautifully crafted, this thrilling and atmospheric read had me racing to the very satisfying end." (Rebecca Netley)

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Beautiful

I absolutely loved it! The story was so interesting I absolutely loved the concept. Mushrooms are fascinating!

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loved getting lost in The Ghost Woods!

an intriguing, disquieting, mysterious and emotional journey.
I loved that it's set in Scotland where my mother was born.

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Intriguing story!

A very interesting story that has you guessing at every turn. The ending came as a surprise even with a slow reveal of clues as to what is happening. I really enjoyed it! Creepy and scary but also heartfelt and honest. I cared for each of the characters as if they were my sisters. I look forward to reading another book by this author!

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Spooky, atmospheric, and surprisingly moving

This book had beautiful descriptions, and well thought out characters, even if the plot was a wee bit predictable. Would recommend to anyone who likes a good creepy mystery.

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