Category - Fiction / Suspense & Thrillers
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Like New
Listed - A month ago
Ships From - Texas
Est. Publication Date - Dec 2021
Seller Description
In this “riveting, atmospheric thriller that messes with your mind in the best way” (Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author), three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune investigate the disappearances of two outsiders. Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Often hired by families as a last resort, he takes on the case of Maggie St. James—a well-known author of dark, macabre children’s books—and is soon led to a place many believed to be only a legend. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. By all accounts, the commune shouldn’t exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it…he disappears. Just like Maggie St. James. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Travis’s abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. No one is allowed in or out, not when there’s a risk of bringing a disease—rot—into Pastoral. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isn’t as safe as they believed—and that darkness takes many forms. “As spine-chilling as it is beautifully crafted” (Ruth Emmie Lang, author of Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance), A History of Wild Places is a story about fairy tales, our fear of the dark, and losing yourself within the wilderness of your mind.
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A History of Wild Places: A Novel
ISBN: 9781982164805
Publisher Description
In this "riveting, atmospheric thriller that messes with your mind in the best way" (Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author), three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune investi...
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PangoBooks readers generally found this book to have a captivating and mysterious plot, often evoking the eerie vibes of M. Night Shyamalan’s "The Village." Many appreciated the intriguing premise of an isolated, cult-like community and the protagonist’s psychic abilities, although some wished these elements had been explored more deeply. A common critique was the book's slow start and predictable twist, yet several readers still found the ending satisfying and the overall atmosphere enthralling. The writing was praised for its ability to keep readers engaged with its dark, suspenseful tone, despite some feeling the plot points were occasionally left unresolved or that it read somewhat like young adult fiction. Overall, this book was seen as a unique thriller with a mix of mystery and magical realism that kept many readers hooked.