The Lost Village
Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense
3.5
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Camilla Sten
*BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER FOR THE YEAR* for NPR "Come for the mounting horror and scares, but stay for a devastating examination of the nature of family secrets." - New York Times book review"[A] scary, highly entertaining debut...that pays homage to Shirley Jackson." - South Florida Sun Sentinel A Most Anticipated Book Goodreads * Publishers Weekly * Crime Reads * Popsugar * Bookish * #1 Loanstar Pick in Canada An Indie Next pick!A Library Reads Pick! The Blair Witch Project meets Midsommar in this brilliantly disturbing thriller from Camilla Sten, an electrifying new voice in suspense. Documentary filmmaker Alice Lindstedt has been obsessed with the vanishing residents of the old mining town, dubbed “The Lost Village,” since she was a little girl. In 1959, her grandmother’s entire family disappeared in this mysterious tragedy, and ever since, the unanswered questions surrounding the only two people who were left—a woman stoned to death in the town center and an abandoned newborn—have plagued her. She’s gathered a small crew of friends in the remote village to make a film about what really happened. But there will be no turning back.Not long after they’ve set up camp, mysterious things begin to happen. Equipment is destroyed. People go missing. As doubt breeds fear and their very minds begin to crack, one thing becomes startlingly clear to Alice: They are not alone.They’re looking for the truth...But what if it finds them first?Come find out."RELENTLESSLY CREEPY." —Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger (An NPR Best Horror Novel)"IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP READING." —Ragnar Jonasson, author of The Island"Readers will revel in the chills." - Booklist
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More Details:
Author
Camilla Sten
Pages
320
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2021-03-23
ISBN
1250249260 9781250249265
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"It's.. Not the worst book I've ever read. It feels like the author just got done reading The Crucible and just finished playing through Silent Hill and decided to combine them into a single story that loses the heart and uniqueness of both. "
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Sages
"I liked this book. Took me a little bit to get into, but I dud. Creepy but not too scary. "
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Skye Edelson-Bennett
"A twisted tale with hints of The Blair Witch Project , Midnight Mass , and Wrong Turn. "
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Charles Moore
"This is more than just a creepy mystery - the themes of how people approach mental illness was really relatable and deepened the plot and character interactions. "
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Darya 🖤
"I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It kept me intrigued throughout, but I was hoping for more from the ending. Overall, it was a very chilling and creepy story. This book is perfect for fans of The Blair Witch Project and Midsommar!"
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H2000
"Well. I’m conflicted. The beginning was good, the middle was great, but that ending. “Boy I really hates it.” To quote Toki Wartooth. "
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Brooke Gross-Gilbert
"Started a slow build but definitely delivered and the epilogue left me feeling so creeped out. Loved it."
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Diana Hughes
"Looking for something similar to The lost Village.
I like that mysterious,What happened? kind of vibe. "
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Reba Pozas
"I'm a bit conflicted on if I should give this book a read. Is it any good? I keep getting mix reviews."
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Skyler
"Absolutely hated the ending but loved the atmosphere and ideas. "
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Elizabeth Farrell-Chatha