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  • A Novel
  • Written by: Zoje Stage
  • Narrated by: Xe Sands
  • Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

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Wonderland

Written by: Zoje Stage
Narrated by: Xe Sands
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Publisher's Summary

Shirley Jackson meets The Shining in this richly atmospheric and thrillingly tense novel from the acclaimed author of the "deliciously creepy" Baby Teeth (New York Post).

One mother's love may be all that stands between her family, an enigmatic presence — and madness.

After years of city life, Orla and Shaw Bennett are ready for the quiet of New York's Adirondack mountains — or at least, they think they are. Settling into the perfect farmhouse with their two children, they are both charmed and unsettled by the expanse of their land, the privacy of their individual bedrooms, and the isolation of life a mile from any neighbor.

But none of the Bennetts could expect what lies waiting in the woods, where secrets run dark and deep. When something begins to call to the family — from under the earth, beneath the trees, and within their minds — Orla realizes she might be the only one who can save them...if she can find out what this force wants before it's too late.

With an ending inescapable and deeply satisfying, Wonderland brilliantly blends horror and suspense to probe the boundaries of family, loyalty, love, and the natural world.

©2020 Zoje Stage (P)2020 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"Zoje Stage's Wonderland is a mesmerizing journey into the darkest realms of the supernatural; a family, escaping the perils of city life, discovers that the splendors of nature can mask a hidden face of savage, unnameable terror." (Kathleen Kent, author of The Burn)

"Memorable imagery.... Stage's darkly lyrical writing style shines." (Publishers Weekly)

"Oh, fright fans rejoice. That sure hand you're looking for? That relentless climb, that crescendo of cold sweat? It's all here. Deep in the woods, under a lot of snow, steeped in mad, unfamiliar nature. Zoje Stage is in total control of your nightmare. For those who live to be scared, Wonderland is the book you'll be glad you cracked open at home, alone, at night." (Josh Malerman, New York Times best-selling author of Bird Box and Malorie)

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Bait + switch

For fans of thrillers who came for an isolation murder mystery, proceed with caution unless you're also a fan of fantasy.

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A Horror Favourite

You know how The Walking Dead blew up because it was a zombie story that focused on the human experience and not zombies? That's what this does, but with a supernatural forest ambience.

Most of the low ratings here seem to be attributed to people going in and expecting all horror to be nonstop thriller and bloodsplatter. It's not, and I love it for that (even though I also love campy horror tropes).

I absolutely love that this novel delves into what happens after the initial horror. When the family has accepted that something supernatural is happening but escape is not an option. Its also the healthiest family dynamic I've ever seen and I appreciate it for that.

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