Macabre murders plague a rural town as a scam-artist psychic races to find the answers in this haunting thriller from award-winning author Jen Williams, perfect for fans of C.J. Tudor and Alex North.
James Oswald'I was absolutely blown away ⊠I could almost feel myself shivering in the shadow of Red Rigg Fell'
Jeffery Deaver'Nonstop plotting, richly drawn characters and a masterful touch ⊠Fantasticâin every sense of the word!'
Alex Finlay'The perfect combination of a twisty thriller and a classic horror tale ⊠Jen Williams is at the top of her game'
As a child, Ashley Whitelam was haunted by ghostly figures no one else could see. Silent and watchful, these Heedful Ones followed her wherever she went. She hasnât seen them for eighteen years, not since that fateful night at Red Rigg House.
But now theyâre back, and theyâre trying to tell her something.
Children start to disappear across the Lake District and Ashley becomes involved in the investigation, eager for free publicity to promote her work as a psychic. She never expected the collaboration to bear fruit, but when she discovers the body of one of the missing children, everything changes.
The police are convinced that sheâs involved with the killings, and the press are hounding her for answers. Desperate to clear her name, she works with true crime podcaster, Freddie Miller, to investigate. As they look deeper into the disappearances, Ashley must dig into the demons of her past, before the nightmare in the present comes for her, too.
READERS LOVETHE HUNGRY DARK
'This was an excellent read, fast paced, frightening and what an ending!' âââââ
'An atmospheric story⊠I love how the characters are developed' âââââ
'A masterful exploration of the human psyche amidst a backdrop of horror and suspense' âââââ
Master of unsettling suspense Jen Williams is back with another chilling, dark read that will draw readers into a gruesome and atmospheric nightmare