Hemlock Island: A Novel
Written by Kelley Armstrong
Narrated by Angela Dawe
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About this audiobook
A standalone horror novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.
Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks, but it’s the only way she can keep her beloved Hemlock Island, the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. But broken belongings and campfires that nearly burn down the house have escalated to bloody bones, hex circles, and now, terrified renters who've fled after finding blood and nail marks all over the guest room closet, as though someone tried to claw their way out...and failed.
When Laney shows up to investigate with her teenaged niece in tow, she discovers that her ex, Kit, has also been informed and is there with Jayla, his sister and her former best friend. Then Sadie, another old high school friend, charters over with her brother, who’s now a cop.
There are tensions and secrets, whispers in the woods, and before long, the discovery of a hand poking up from the earth. Then the body that goes with it... But by that time, someone has taken off with their one and only means off the island, and they’re trapped with someone—or something—that doesn’t want them leaving the island alive.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is the author of over 50 novels in mystery, fantasy and horror. She believes experience is the best teacher, though she’s been told this shouldn’t apply to writing her murder scenes. To craft her books, she has studied aikido, archery and fencing. She sucks at all of them. She has also crawled through very shallow cave systems and climbed half a mountain before chickening out. She is however an expert coffee drinker and a true connoisseur of chocolate-chip cookies.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title engaging with amazing characters, crazy twists, and satisfying resolution. While some found it farcical or uninteresting in places, others were gripped by the engaging storytelling and spooky supernatural vibes. Overall, it offers a fantastic read for those who enjoy modern horror-mystery with some minor criticisms about pacing and the ending.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 11, 2024
Took an interesting turn. Watch what you as for in life. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Jan 6, 2024
2 stars are for narration. The story seemed to be a juvenile attempt at horror. Seemed to go on and on in places, without getting to the crux of the tale until half way through. All in all very uninteresting, boring and completely amateur - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jan 6, 2024
I gave the stars for the reader she did amazing ? thank you, the book god it was boring until chapter 25 - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Dec 21, 2023
First 2/3 was amusing. Last third was disappointing. I like easy listening/ trashy stories but even this was farcical. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Oct 18, 2023
It was a big fat whatever for me. Should’ve been A LOT MORW of the last two hours of the book and A LOT LESS of the first 6.5. Prolly could’ve done without the whole thing. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Oct 17, 2023
I liked it up until the end. It was a little much. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Jan 4, 2025
Even though the books is not scary at all, First two thirds of the book were well written. But the characters, other than the main, are unlikable and contrived. Cliche liberal plot points. All the good guys are minorities or gay or bi. The teenage girl is smarter and wittier than everybody else. And the horrible jerk in the group is... You guessed it…the only straight white guy. And he’s a caricature of douchey, straight white guy. And of course he’s a cop to boot. Obviously he does the most heinous thing anybody can do.
The author is clearly talented. But her politics definitely saturate the plots and subplots and it makes situations less believable to the point of eye-rolling. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 11, 2024
Fantastic!! Great storytelling and satisfying resolution with lots of spooky supernatural vibes!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Feb 13, 2024
This was a decent read, could've been less woke though lol1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 19, 2024
Fantastic read. Amazing characters, engaging story, and crazy twists!! I would recommend this to anyone who likes modern horror-mystery.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Mar 1, 2024
Really gripping, couldn't stop listening. And a twist that I had to pick my jaw up off the floor from1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jan 18, 2024
Crone goals!
I always love Kelley Armstrong's stories and will follow wherever she wants to take us- even a cold, dread island!1 person found this helpful
