The Hollows

I just finished The Hollows by Daniel Church and here are my thoughts....

In a semi isolated village in the Peak District in England.. Snow, the likes that this small town never sees, isn't the only odd occurrence Ellie Cheetham finds a body. Looks like a tragic accident but was it?

The dead man is holding a knife and his position suggests he was hiding from someone but who? Who left the mark drawn on the stone next to his body and what does it mean?

When people start to disappear right out of their homes and the only trace is smashed in windows and doors.... Someone or something is killing and taking people under the cover of darkness.

The storm is relentless and the village is now without power, phone lines and cut off from the outside world. Can who's left make it through the night? Can one family's bible explain what is happening and help them survive the longest night of the year?

This book was well thought out and researched which was just the very start to this brilliantly written novel. I actually didn't have any expectations of this book as I felt the synopsis was cleverly vague but intriguing enough that I was happy to sit down and get stuck in. It started a little slow but it was again, a clever tactic of the author to gently introduce you to what will become a book full of mystery, intrigue and a little horror with a dash of carnage. I enjoy books that straddle genres and this one I would call a paranormal mystery.

So cleverly done and I wanted to know more about what was going bump in the night and sometimes, I find books like this don't offer up explanations of what the what was but this one didn't do that and that excited me no end!

Loved the location and the plot. Was well worth the read.

4.5 stars! If you love some paranormal in your mystery books then grab this one today! Happy publishing day!

Thank you to #netgalley and #angryrobots for my digital and paperback copies in exchange for my honest review.