The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd
Many women in the third world and even some civilized countries have been victims of rape and other forms of sexual molestation at one time or the other. The situation is worse in Africa, where such incidents go unreported because of fear of stigmatization by society.In many parts of Africa, the girl-child grows up in an environment that exposes her to physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse that leaves physical and emotional scars she carries all her life. In The Mystery of a Stolen Virginity, Charlotte grew in such an environment where she faced a series of physical, emotional, and sexual molestation. She believed she had successfully navigated through her treacherous environment and successfully preserved her virginity for her eventual husband, Anthony Camper- a loving and very caring man. Throughout their courtship, sexual relationship was excluded and reserved for the magical wedding night. It is ironic, even tragic, when she and her husband discovered on their wedding night that the much cherished and respected virginity had mysteriously disappeared. This shocking discovery raises several questions: To whom, when, and where did Charlotte Camper loose her virginity? Did Charlotte know that she was no longer a virgin? Can their young marriage survive this early shock?
Beautifully told, with two superbly drawn young protagonists, Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent* Daily Mail *
Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time. * Lesley Kara *
What makes this book special is the marvellously executed subterranean power game. Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist, this is a very grim modern fairytale. * Guardian *
I was pulled into The Memory Wood from the very first page—it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let you go. It’s an intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller. Put everything else aside when you enter the Memory Wood, including your expectations… * Shari Lapena *
Forget everything you think you know about thrillers. The Memory Wood is a compulsive page-turner where visceral horror meets Grimm fairytale – a story that’s guaranteed to burn itself into your brain . . . Every twist and distortion evokes a physical response – you’ll be breathless with anticipation, tingling with hope, and numb with dread from beginning to end. * Press Association *
A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller with twists and turns as dark as the cell in which Elissa is confined. We devoured it in a matter of hours. * Heat *
A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax. * Daily Express *
Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book. * Samantha Downing *
The dreamy nature of the story slowly dissipates as the danger deepens, leaving this reader with pounding heart and sweating palms. * Observer *
The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It's so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling. * Karen Hamilton *
What a book! I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along. Wonderful. * Emma Curtis *
I was captivated by The Memory Wood – a beautifully told, dark and chilling tale. * Renee Knight *
A truly chilling story. * Woman & Home *
A chilling, suspense-filled and heart-wrenching read. * Herald *
An atmospheric thriller. * That’s Life (Crime Scene Magazine) *
A totally gripping novel that locks you into their cat-and-mouse game of survival. If you’re bored of thriller-by-numbers, you’ll love this original and twisty page turner. * 17 Degrees Magazine *
The narrative irresistibly grips as it twists. * SAGA *
Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It's undoubtedly the best thriller I've read in a long, long time. * Lesley Kara *
What makes this book special is the marvellously executed subterranean power game. Superbly creepy, with an unexpected twist, this is a very grim modern fairytale. * Guardian *
I was pulled into The Memory Wood from the very first page—it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let you go. It’s an intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller. Put everything else aside when you enter the Memory Wood, including your expectations… * Shari Lapena *
Forget everything you think you know about thrillers. The Memory Wood is a compulsive page-turner where visceral horror meets Grimm fairytale – a story that’s guaranteed to burn itself into your brain . . . Every twist and distortion evokes a physical response – you’ll be breathless with anticipation, tingling with hope, and numb with dread from beginning to end. * Press Association *
A beautifully written, fast-paced thriller with twists and turns as dark as the cell in which Elissa is confined. We devoured it in a matter of hours. * Heat *
A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax. * Daily Express *
Brilliant writing, a terrifying story, and characters so real it feels like you know them. If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers that stay with you, read this book. * Samantha Downing *
The dreamy nature of the story slowly dissipates as the danger deepens, leaving this reader with pounding heart and sweating palms. * Observer *
The Memory Wood is impossible to put down. It's so wonderfully written, creepily atmospheric and chilling. * Karen Hamilton *
What a book! I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along. Wonderful. * Emma Curtis *
I was captivated by The Memory Wood – a beautifully told, dark and chilling tale. * Renee Knight *
A truly chilling story. * Woman & Home *
A chilling, suspense-filled and heart-wrenching read. * Herald *
An atmospheric thriller. * That’s Life (Crime Scene Magazine) *
A totally gripping novel that locks you into their cat-and-mouse game of survival. If you’re bored of thriller-by-numbers, you’ll love this original and twisty page turner. * 17 Degrees Magazine *
The narrative irresistibly grips as it twists. * SAGA *
Sam Lloyd grew up in Hampshire, where he learned his love of storytelling. These days he lives in Surrey with his wife, three young sons and a dog that likes to howl. His debut thriller, The Memory Wood, was published to huge critical acclaim in 2020. His second thriller will be published in 2021.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781787631847 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787631842 |
| Title | The Memory Wood |
| Author | Sam Lloyd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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