Nowhere Burning - Catriona Ward

Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward From the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street comes Nowhere Burning, a haunting and atmospheric tale of horror, mystery and dark fairy-tale magic. High in the mountains lies Nowhere, a beautiful, secluded valley surrounded by towering walls of rock. People have lived there for centuries, but rarely for long and almost never happily. The last owner of the valley was its most famous resident: movie star Leaf Winham, who built Nowhere House as a refuge from his fame – and a place to hide his darkest crimes. When the house eventually burned to the ground, graves were discovered beneath the ruins, revealing the final resting places of young men who had disappeared without a trace. Years later, Nowhere has become a sanctuary for runaway children, a place where adults cannot enter. Fourteen-year-old Riley believes she has found the answer to everything she has been searching for. One night, she takes her younger brother Oliver from his bed and sets off for the valley, hoping they can find a new family among the Nowhere Children. But the children who live there are fiercely protective of their home and the secrets hidden within it. And deep among the ruins of Nowhere House, something dark is waiting. Something that offers sanctuary – but demands a terrible price in return. Why You'll Love It From bestselling author Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless Street A haunting blend of literary horror, suspense and dark fairy tale Atmospheric, mysterious and deeply unsettling A compelling story of siblings, runaway children and a sinister hidden past Perfect for fans of psychological horror, gothic mysteries and supernatural fiction