Title: The Hollow Tree
Series: Stand-Alone
Author: James Brogden
Genre: Adult, Horror, Fantasy
Publication Date: March 6th, 2018 by Titan Books
Source: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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After losing her hand in a tragic accident, Rachel is plagued by vivid nightmares of a hollow tree, and a hand reaching from it, begging her for help. Terrified that she is going mad, Rachel experiences phantom sensations of leaves, trees, and finally a hand that grasps hers and pulls a young woman into Rachel's world. She has no idea of who she is, but Rachel can't help but think of the local legend of Oak Mary, the corpse of a woman found hidden in a hollow tree, and who was never identified. Three myths have grown up around the body; was she a spy, a prostitute or a murdered gypsy? Rachel is desperate to learn the truth, but darker forces are at work. For a rule has been broken, and Mary is in a world where she doesn't belong...
*** I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much to Titan Books for the opportunity to read and review The Hollow Tree! ***
I had no idea what this book was about all I know about it was about a female that lost her hand in a tragic boating accident, and that's all that I know about this book. Imagine my surprise when I first read the first few chapters of this book that there were so much more about The Hollow Tree that meets the eye. I really don't want to go into any details about it because I don't want to get a spoiler, but I absolutely and thoroughly loved and enjoyed everything about The Hollow Tree. The beginning chapters did entrap me until the very end. The plotline and concept were really intriguing and to me very original I never read a book quite like this one before, and it was a very refreshing read for me as well. The writing style was very descriptive and flowed well and was on point that I wanted to read more and couldn't put this book down. The characters were well developed and complex of there own which I absolutely love every one of them, I especially love Rachel she was a really strong, kind, loyal and very smart woman. Rachel wouldn't stop to find out who truly was Oak Mary and learn about what actually happens to her or how she got put in the hollow oak tree and left there to die oh so many years ago. The villains in The Hollow Tree were psychotic and very cold-blooded that they gave me the creeps and the really didn't care about the consequences of there action. All and all I absolutely love and enjoy The Hollow Tree I can't wait to read more books by James Brogden in the near future!
I had no idea what this book was about all I know about it was about a female that lost her hand in a tragic boating accident, and that's all that I know about this book. Imagine my surprise when I first read the first few chapters of this book that there were so much more about The Hollow Tree that meets the eye. I really don't want to go into any details about it because I don't want to get a spoiler, but I absolutely and thoroughly loved and enjoyed everything about The Hollow Tree. The beginning chapters did entrap me until the very end. The plotline and concept were really intriguing and to me very original I never read a book quite like this one before, and it was a very refreshing read for me as well. The writing style was very descriptive and flowed well and was on point that I wanted to read more and couldn't put this book down. The characters were well developed and complex of there own which I absolutely love every one of them, I especially love Rachel she was a really strong, kind, loyal and very smart woman. Rachel wouldn't stop to find out who truly was Oak Mary and learn about what actually happens to her or how she got put in the hollow oak tree and left there to die oh so many years ago. The villains in The Hollow Tree were psychotic and very cold-blooded that they gave me the creeps and the really didn't care about the consequences of there action. All and all I absolutely love and enjoy The Hollow Tree I can't wait to read more books by James Brogden in the near future!
James Brogden was born in Manchester in 1969 and lives with his wife and two daughters in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, where he teaches English. His short stories have been published by the Big Issue, the British Fantasy Society’s Dark Horizons, Alchemy Press and Anachron Press. His first novel, 'The Narrows', was published by Snowbooks in 2012, and the follow-up - 'Tourmaline' - in 2013.
His most recent work is the sequel to 'Tourmaline' called 'The Realt.'
When he's not writing or trying to teach children how to, he gets out into the mountains whenever he can, exploring the remains of Britain's prehistoric past and hunting for standing stones. Fortunately, they don't run very fast.
His most recent work is the sequel to 'Tourmaline' called 'The Realt.'
When he's not writing or trying to teach children how to, he gets out into the mountains whenever he can, exploring the remains of Britain's prehistoric past and hunting for standing stones. Fortunately, they don't run very fast.
Fantastic review. I haven't read a great deal of horrors lately but I think I may well read this.
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DeleteOh wow, I don't ever read horror books because I'll stay up all night scared, but I need to know. That's probably one of the best synopsis' I've read.
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DeleteI'm not a big fan of the horror or fantasy genres but this sounds interesting.
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DeleteThat dream sounds terrifying!
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DeleteThis sounds interesting, I might have to check this one out.
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DeleteThis seems like it would be a good read but scary as well. Glad you enjoyed it.
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DeleteGreat review. I like the sound of it.
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DeleteGreat review! I’m not sure I can handle another horror book - still catching up on sleep from all the sleep I missed reading one last week! ;)
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DeleteIt's been awhile since I read a book with a truly evil bad guy. It just seems like authors may be concerned about making a really evil bad guy.
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DeleteLove the cover and great review!!!
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