Abby Davies Libri

A hidden community... Thirty years ago, in the English countryside, a commune was set up. Led by Uncle Saviour, it was supposed to be a place of love, peace and harmony. But what started out as paradise turned into hell. A shocking abduction... Now, two young children have vanished from their home in the middle of the night. Their parents are frantic, the police are at a loss. A twisting case... DI Ottoline is leading the search - her only clue a mask found in the woods. Could the key lie in events that took place decades ago, when a dream of a new way of life became something far more sinister?

The creepiest debut thriller you will read this year! The one person who should keep you safe...is keeping you prisoner Mirabelle's mother loves her. She's her little doll . She dresses her, she paints her face, she plaits her hair. But as Mirabelle grows, and her body changes, the dresses no longer fit quite as well, the face paint no longer looks quite so pretty. And Mother isn't happy. On Mirabelle's 13th birthday, Mother arrives home with a present - a new sister, 5-year-old Clarabelle whom Mother has saved from Utopia . As it dawns on Mirabelle that there is a new little doll in her house, she also realises that her life isn't what she thought it was. And that dolls often end up on the scrap heap..

Secrets play a crucial role in the narrative, driving the characters' actions and relationships. The story explores the impact of hidden truths on lives and the consequences of uncovering them. As characters grapple with their pasts, the tension builds, revealing how some revelations can change everything. The intricate plot weaves together themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for redemption, ultimately questioning whether some secrets are worth revealing or if they are better left buried.