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The Haven
Amanda Jennings
It was meant to be paradise...
Winterfall Farm, spectacular and remote, stands over Bodmin Moor. Wanting an escape from the constraints of conventional life, Kit and Tara move to the isolated smallholding with their daughter, Skye, and a group of friends. Living off-grid and working the land, they soon begin to enjoy the fruits of their labour amid the breathtaking beauty and freedom of the moor.
At first this new way of life seems too good to be true, but when their charismatic leader, Jeremy, returns from a mysterious trip to the city with Dani, a young runaway, fractures begin to appear. As winter approaches, and with it cold weather and dark nights, Jeremy's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. Rules are imposed, the outside world is shunned, and when he brings a second girl back to the farm, tensions quickly reach breaking point with devastating consequences…
Winterfall Farm, spectacular and remote, stands over Bodmin Moor. Wanting an escape from the constraints of conventional life, Kit and Tara move to the isolated smallholding with their daughter, Skye, and a group of friends. Living off-grid and working the land, they soon begin to enjoy the fruits of their labour amid the breathtaking beauty and freedom of the moor.
At first this new way of life seems too good to be true, but when their charismatic leader, Jeremy, returns from a mysterious trip to the city with Dani, a young runaway, fractures begin to appear. As winter approaches, and with it cold weather and dark nights, Jeremy's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. Rules are imposed, the outside world is shunned, and when he brings a second girl back to the farm, tensions quickly reach breaking point with devastating consequences…
GENRE
Domestic Noir; Mystery; Psychological Thriller
UK PUBLICATION
March 2022
Domestic Noir; Mystery; Psychological Thriller
UK PUBLICATION
March 2022
Praise
"Thought-provoking, twisty and devastatingly plausible ... the book makes clever use of its rugged Cornish setting to mirror the turmoil of its cast, and the result is captivating. One to really get lost in."
heat
"An engrossing, immersive novel that swept me into the twisted utopia of Winterfall Farm. A dark delight that lingers long after the last page, I absolutely loved it."
Eve Chase
"An unsettling, captivating story."
Woman's Own
"I loved this book, a masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters means that you take the journey with them."
Elly Griffiths
"Masterfully atmospheric, genuinely moving and brilliantly observed, this psychological drama is a dark gem."
Crime Monthly
"Amanda Jennings’ hypnotic The Haven has a young couple fleeing their quotidian life for a commune on a remote farm. But things turn nasty, rendering the novel’s title a distinct misnomer."
Financial Times
"Engrossing, tense, psychologically astute. A gripping, emotionally-taut exploration of idealism turned sour."
Tammy Cohen
"Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir."
Lisa Jewell
"Captivating and totally absorbing - this is the kind of pure escapism we need right now."
Susi Holliday
"A beautifully written story with vividly-drawn, believable characters I really cared about. I couldn't put the book down until I found out what happened to them."
Sarah Stovell
"A compelling, brilliant story of the dark things we all bring to our visions of utopia. Beautifully written, and full of emotional punch, it drew me in right up until the very last page. I loved it!"
Gytha Lodge
"A deliciously dark and tense exploration of human nature. There’s trouble in brewing in paradise."
Emma Haughton
heat
"An engrossing, immersive novel that swept me into the twisted utopia of Winterfall Farm. A dark delight that lingers long after the last page, I absolutely loved it."
Eve Chase
"An unsettling, captivating story."
Woman's Own
"I loved this book, a masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters means that you take the journey with them."
Elly Griffiths
"Masterfully atmospheric, genuinely moving and brilliantly observed, this psychological drama is a dark gem."
Crime Monthly
"Amanda Jennings’ hypnotic The Haven has a young couple fleeing their quotidian life for a commune on a remote farm. But things turn nasty, rendering the novel’s title a distinct misnomer."
Financial Times
"Engrossing, tense, psychologically astute. A gripping, emotionally-taut exploration of idealism turned sour."
Tammy Cohen
"Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir."
Lisa Jewell
"Captivating and totally absorbing - this is the kind of pure escapism we need right now."
Susi Holliday
"A beautifully written story with vividly-drawn, believable characters I really cared about. I couldn't put the book down until I found out what happened to them."
Sarah Stovell
"A compelling, brilliant story of the dark things we all bring to our visions of utopia. Beautifully written, and full of emotional punch, it drew me in right up until the very last page. I loved it!"
Gytha Lodge
"A deliciously dark and tense exploration of human nature. There’s trouble in brewing in paradise."
Emma Haughton
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