‘Haunting’ Sara Sheridan

‘Intriguing, atmospheric, thought-provoking’ Alexandra Bell

‘Beautifully crafted, thrilling and atmospheric’ Rebecca Netley

In the middle of the forest lies a house named Lichen Hall. This place is covered with folklore – old stories about ghosts, witches, and a child who is not exactly a child.

Now the woods are closing in and something has been released. Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a series of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. She quickly suspects that the owners are hiding something.

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

As the truth surfaces and darkness sets in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew – and risk everything she holds dear.

Praises for The Ghost Woods . . .

‘Cooke has blended the darkness of reality with a magical realism that will keep you captivated’ Woman & Home

‘This spine-chilling gothic tale is the perfect book club pick . . . atmospheric’ Prima

‘Original and compelling, The Ghost Woods is a beautifully written, haunting story that will stay with readers long after the book is finished’ Elizabeth Lee

‘[C.J. Cooke is] a master of feminist gothic!’ Katherine May

‘The Ghost Woods moves along at a cracking pace, with a plot that defies expectations from the start . . . utterly enjoyable’ Sally Hinchcliffe

‘A chilling gothic thriller’ Samantha Downing

‘Deliciously unsettling, strangely believable’ Carly Reagon

‘With an outstanding plot, this haunting and compelling story touches on the grim history of women in mid-20th century Scotland’ Candis

Pages: 416, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm