A while ago I found a book called Stranger in the woods: A Tense Psychological Thriller on Amazon Kindle using the Kindle Unlimited subscription and thought I would give it a try based off the description. I read this book because I wanted a change in what I had been reading after finishing the Harbinger Series by Jeff Wheeler, which I discuss the first one here and the others are on here as well, but I would rather not bog you down with a bunch of links.
Stranger in the Woods is about the photographer Isla Wilson who takes a month long job in Scottland to photograph the family and property architect Alban McGregor and wife Jessica. Deep in the woods on their property is a chilling playhouse, which Isla learns that two years prior the McGregor’s daughter, Elodie, died after being kidnapped and taken there. Alban does not want to get rid of the playhouse and even has a picture of it on his wall. Being in contact with the family daily Isla gets the sensation that both Alban and Jessica have some awful secrets. The closer Isla comes to finding out answers about Elodie, the greater danger she encounters. When a dense cover of snow blankets the town Isla finds her chances of escaping the dangers limited.
This book was amazing and it kept me on the edge of my seat through the whole book. Throughout the book some of the information starts to lead you in the direction of certain people being responsible for the happenings of the young girl. You get to read the story from the point of view of the main character Isla Wilson as well as get glimpses as to the point of view of the young girl Elodie McGregor two years before Isla came to photograph the family. I felt as though every time you have a suspicion against someone, they end up doing something that makes you second guess your assumption.
This book I feel was amazingly written and I would definitely recommend it to many people. A really good thriller that keeps you guessing at what is going to happen next. I for one did not expect it to have the outcome it has towards the end. Anni Taylor did an excellent job of suspense and conclusion.
