In the Clearing, JP Pomare
In the Clearing, JP Pomare
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In the Clearing

Author: JP Pomare

Narrator: Eryn Jean Norvil

Unabridged: 9 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2020

Synopsis

Set against a ticking clock, this "haunting" and "atmospheric" thriller pits a ruthless cult against a mother's love, revealing that our darkest secrets are the hardest ones to leave behind (Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister).

Four days to go

Amy has only ever known life in the Clearing, amidst her brothers and sisters--until a newcomer, a younger girl, joins the "family" and offers a glimpse of the outside world. Three days to go Freya is going to great lengths to seem like an "everyday mum," even as she maintains her isolated lifestyle, hoping to protect her young son and her dog. Two days to go When news breaks of a missing girl--a child the same age as Freya's son, Billy--Amy and Freya find themselves headed for a shocking collision. One day to go

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on January 13, 2025

My mind hurts! My spidey senses handed me a resignation letter, and I rewarded them with an all-exclusive home quarantine holiday—watching reality TV and taking a break from books that are too twisty and too smart! I haven’t read anything so intense, disturbing, unconventional, intelligent, mind-shat......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee on April 21, 2020

I really enjoyed ‘Call me Evie’ but I think this one is even better, gripping my attention like a vice from start to finish. The story alternates between Amy in The Clearing and Freya who anxiously and even obsessively keeps a protective eye on her young son Billy. Amy lives in a cult in an area kno......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on September 12, 2020

5 star thriller alert! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ There are two main characters- Freya, an overprotective mom who has all the security measures possible to protect herself and her young son, including a fence, dog, and even a bunker. Amy lives in The Clearing, a cult, and knows no other world. Freya and Amy’s w......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on December 30, 2019

Did you love Call me Evie? Yes... then you are going to LOVE In the Clearing! In my opinion In the Clearing is better than Call Me Evie! It is that good! This was a book that I was desperate to get my hands on, so a huge thank you to Hachette Books Australia for sending an advanced copy my way. I co......more

Goodreads review by NZLisaM on January 03, 2020

4.5 “I'm still shaking with disbelief" stars! Teenager Amy lives an insular existence in the Clearing, raised by the Elders through strict routine, brainwashing, deprivation, punishment, and fear to believe that everyone outside of it is a threat. Having lost her first son, Freya is overly-cautious wh......more

Quotes

"Pomare captivates in this haunting novel, In The Clearing. I was utterly gripped with the stories of Amy and Freya from start to finish, and fascinated by the unexpected way the two came together.Thrilling, atmospheric and with twists abounding, this book held me in its spell long after the final page. A sure-fire bestseller."—Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Mother-in-Law

“Spine-tingling . . . Pomare is able to pull off red herrings galore and crafty, satisfying twists. A heart-pounding novel made heart-rending by its reflection of real-life events.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Bombshell-laden  . . . Pomare is a writer to watch.”—Publishers Weekly

"A dark, chilling, atmospheric thriller populated with mysterious and wonderfully flawed characters."—Christian White, author of The Nowhere Child

"There's no doubt about it: Pomare is a master of the carefully constructed, impeccably paced psycho-thriller."—Weekend Australian

"Sets its hooks on page one and doesn't let go until the final, chilling line."—Chris Holm, author of The Killing Kind

"A story of motherhood, damage, and a nightmarish cult . . . An outstanding and compulsive read."—Jen Conley, author of Cannibals

"A pared-back firecracker where the danger is clear and present--even if its exact shape remains opaque until the book's climax and final gasp-inducing twist."
—Books & Publishing (Australia)

"Past and present collide in this taut and unpredictable thriller ... Twist follows twist and nothing is as it seems."—Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands

"A riveting read that kept me locked in from page one. Textured, complex, and equally fast-paced and memorable, JP Pomare weaves together cults, the plight of motherhood, and family strife to create a book that will linger with you long after you've read it. The past is ever-present here, in ways both relatable and surprising. Don't miss this one."—Alex Segura, authorof Blackout and Miami Midnight

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