Firstly, let me just say that the jacket imagery is spectacular. I love the idea of the focal point of the story being in the spotlight and this really made me want to just pick it up and begin reading.
The synopsis also added to my curiosity, again, completely luring me in and I couldn't wait to delve in.
Focusing on a family tortured in grief and turmoil after the death of their son Ewan, and their desperate need to put things right, Juliette, who hears the voice of her dead son, seeks the help of 'The Beacons' whilst Richard, unsure on how to help his grief-stricken wife, continues his work trying to discover historical roots, but the roots and his wife are not his only concern as something else has clawed its way into their home.
Although a slow start, Starve Acre quickly becomes a twisted and dark psychological read which will have you rooted to your seat until the very end.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Starve Acre. Andrew Michael Hurley has an originality for macabre scenes, however, I felt a little disappointed that the ending had no definitive conclusion. Maybe this is the way Hurley meant it to end, to use our imagination or maybe there'll be a sequel. Whatever the ending brings, you can't escape this chilling, yet enjoyable read.
Thank you to Readers First and John Murray Publishers for enabling me the joy of reading Starve Acre.
The synopsis also added to my curiosity, again, completely luring me in and I couldn't wait to delve in.
Focusing on a family tortured in grief and turmoil after the death of their son Ewan, and their desperate need to put things right, Juliette, who hears the voice of her dead son, seeks the help of 'The Beacons' whilst Richard, unsure on how to help his grief-stricken wife, continues his work trying to discover historical roots, but the roots and his wife are not his only concern as something else has clawed its way into their home.
Although a slow start, Starve Acre quickly becomes a twisted and dark psychological read which will have you rooted to your seat until the very end.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Starve Acre. Andrew Michael Hurley has an originality for macabre scenes, however, I felt a little disappointed that the ending had no definitive conclusion. Maybe this is the way Hurley meant it to end, to use our imagination or maybe there'll be a sequel. Whatever the ending brings, you can't escape this chilling, yet enjoyable read.
Thank you to Readers First and John Murray Publishers for enabling me the joy of reading Starve Acre.