pickThis is a fun mystery/thriller. Two separate but equally creepy and slowly intersecting story lines focus on mums trying to protect their children. I loved the characters, the plot twists and the resolution. I enjoyed her writing style and plan on reading her other books.
Alex and her two kids are running from someone. She finds an “eco village” where they can live in peace (commune). However, there‘s an old farmhouse on the property where something happened years ago. Creepy things begin happening, and Alex has to decide how to protect her family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickBook 210📚 3⭐️
This one was quite creepy but the ending was a bit of a let down. A lack lustre reveal but the storyline kept me interested throughout!
pickInteresting read. And I appreciate that it ends with a hopeful note. #teamslaughter #scarathlon @Clwojick
pickI liked The Safe Place & couldn't wait to get The Shadow House. I found my palms sweating with this one. I don't know if it was because of the maternal themes or if it was because Downes does such a fabulous job creating foreboding, rich atmospheres but it got to me. Creepy, tense, & unnerving, this was another great book by this author. An easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐.
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In 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 by 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐬 a woman is looking for a safe home. Full of secrets, betrayals, & a shattered family whose tragic history threatens to destroy the new life she's building for herself & her children, it's tense & surprisingly touching, with unpredictable twists, & compelling characters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pickThe Shadow House is the second thriller written by Anna Downes. I really enjoyed The Safe Place so was excited to dive into this one. Downes is really great at setting the scene. I always feel like I am living inside her novels. Taking place in an ecovillage in Australia, The Shadow House took me to a location and community I've never experienced before. With a few fun twists and turns, this book kept me guessing up until the very end.
so-soA dark theme with odd, angry characters and a sci-fi/paranormal feel.
An ok read for me. I was a bit disappointed because I really enjoyed her first book.
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pickThe Shadow House was a twisted thriller that I really enjoyed. Told from the viewpoints of two women, Alex and Renee, the two different perspectives and personalities wonderfully tell the story, playing off each other and coming together perfectly at the end. I liked that there are so many strong, fierce female characters in this novel. I also loved all of the mysteric aspects of this novel. I highly recommend this novel!
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