The Memory Wood
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Narrated by:
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Joe Jameson
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Emily Beecham
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By:
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Sam Lloyd
About this listen
Gripping, twisty and addictive, The Memory Wood is a thriller like no other.
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Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It's the only home he's ever known.
Elissa has only just arrived. And she'll do everything she can to escape.
When Elijah stumbles across thirteen-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his twelve years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn't want Elissa to leave.
Not only that, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn't the first girl he's found inside the Memory Wood.
As her abductor's behaviour grows more erratic, Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates, and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood . . .
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'Superbly creepy' Guardian
'Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife
'Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent' Daily Mail
'Beautifully written, fast-paced' Heat
'You'll be breathless with anticipation, tingling with hope, and numb with dread from beginning to end' Press Association
'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door
'Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour
'The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It's so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend
Readers love The Memory Wood
'A very clever psychological thriller. Dark, creepy and intense.'
'Oh my goodness, what a ride! I loved, loved, loved The Memory Wood.'
'One of the best examples of a page-turner that I've read in a long time.'
'The writing style was beautiful and elegant for a story so dark and twisted.'
'Deliciously dark... fresh and imaginative.'
'WOW! Do not be deceived in thinking that this is like any other thriller you have read. It is not.'
'The twists and turns in The Memory Wood will astound. This book is undoubtedly the best I've read this year.'
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Critic reviews
"An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller." (Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door)
"I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along." (Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left)
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- Mrs. Lindsay P. Tonner
- 17-04-20
narration is what saved this
This was… ok. I think maybe I am falling out of love with the genre in general as I think a few year ago I would have loved this. The plot seems simple and generic at first glance. Girl is kidnapped and kept captive. So far so…. meh. The twist comes with Elijah, a 12 year old boy who finds her and wants to keep her as a friend so won’t get help for her. There’s some pretty good twists and reveals and I liked the three narrators (one of them extremely unreliable!). However I felt it lacked pace and dragged on somewhat. A fairly entertaining read though…might be good for by the pool. Obe positive was that I really enjoyed the narration. Trigger warning for pregnancy loss and extreme violence.
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- Dog Walker Sussex
- 06-03-20
Gruesome
I didn't get very far with this book. .The abduction , shackling and torture of a 13 yr old girl is too uncomfortable for me.
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- A. Listener
- 10-04-21
Mixed feelings...
The story was pretty good. But I have a personal gripe. There was just too much religion in the story for my tastes.
If you don't mind a lot of religious talk, you might enjoy it. But it spoiled the story a little, for me.
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- victoria
- 10-02-21
By far the best book I've listened too
I loved it, finished within 2 days, Full of twists, highly recommended. 5 stars.
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- Zivanna
- 14-11-21
Gripping
I found this difficult to put down. I just had to know the ending!
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- Betty
- 18-02-21
Gripping, brilliant read
Loved this book, keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Excellent thriller. Brilliantly narrated as well, 5 stars
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- Kazgriki
- 17-10-21
Gripping psychological thriller
Beautifully crafted psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing.
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- Louise
- 13-04-20
Absolutely brilliant
I was hooked pretty much straight away, excellent storyline which went in totally unexpected directions- and complimented by wonderful narration
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- mrs tracey moffat
- 13-05-20
Fantastic from start to finish!
I loved it from the first page, those that read it did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life believable, story was enticing and exciting to the last and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. I listened to it whilst decorating and I never grew bored. If you like a bit of drama, tension and ‘oh my god what’s going to happen next?’ This is the one for you.
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- Caroline Summers
- 13-05-23
Suspense from start to finish
Great crime thriller. Gave me nightmares on more than one occasion. Left me feeling quite unsettled. Sign of a good book!
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