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Stranger in the Woods

Written by: Anni Taylor
Narrated by: Harriet Gordon-Anderson
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Publisher's Summary

Photographer Isla Wilson is thrilled she's landed her dream job, but the clients who hired her are getting stranger by the day.

It sounded so perfect—a month's assignment at the lush Scottish Highlands property of architect Alban McGregor, and his wife, Jessica.

But in the woods, there's a playhouse with a chilling history.

Two years ago, the McGregors' daughter Elodie was abducted and then died in that playhouse. The townspeople insist her abductor had to be a stranger in their town. Alban refuses to knock the playhouse down, even keeping a picture of it on his wall.

Sensing the McGregors and townspeople are keeping terrible secrets, Isla plans to discover the truth.

But the closer Isla comes to uncovering answers, the more the danger mounts. And with a dense cover of snow now blanketing the town, all chance of escape might already be gone.

ANNI TAYLOR lives on The Central Coast, north of Sydney, Australia, with her partner and four boys. Her thriller novels include The Game You Played, Birds in Flight and Poison Orchids.

©2018 Anni Taylor (P)2022 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

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I kept thinking I knew what was going to happen next… I was wrong every time! A unique and delightful story.

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A heartbreaking, moving, amazing story.

This book was well written, and the story changes in a way the reader would not expect. The narrator does a great job and seamlessly slides from one accent to another. I was very impressed and highly recommend it.

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Excellent performance!

The story itself is great but especially the performance of the reader is what makes it so worthwhile!

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What a great mystery!

What a great mystery, written by Anni Taylor, and wonderfully narrated by Harriet Gordon-Anderson! While I felt I needed a program for all the neighbours' and their siblings', I enjoyed the different characters, and the settings, which I can relate to, having spent time in both. Being a hobby photographer, I really enjoyed the descriptions of the photography in the novel. I couldn't have come up with the final twist, and quite enjoyed it. So much so that I'm going to find another novel to read by Anni Taylor!

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Amazing!! Best free novel yet

I love thriller mystery books and usually can figure out the ending but this one has great twists and turns. The narrator is phenomenal and breezed through difficult accents the entire time. Highly recommend.

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Awesome story!

Fantastic story with all sorts of twists and turns. You never knew what was coming next. The narrator was excellent - she couldn’t have done a better job. Have a listen, you won’t be disappointed.

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Narration is great

I thought the narrator did an amazing job.
Story wasn’t the most amazing but wasn’t awful. There were definitely plot twists that surprised me but still some unanswered questions as well.

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Couldn’t stop listening

Book kept me guessing right to the end. Well narrated and written. I would highly recommend.

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worth it

Unexpected storyline. I was also pretty captivated while listening. It is definitely worth the read

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Not bad but not great. She’s done better in the past. Not recommend you use points

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