'The Winter People' by Jennifer McMahon is a chilling ghost story that weaves together multiple timelines to tell a tale of disappearances, mysteries, and the desire to reconnect with lost loved ones. The narrative alternates between 1908 and the present day, exploring themes of grief, secrets, and the supernatural. McMahon's writing style expertly blends suspense, mystery, and fantasy to create a compelling and eerie story that keeps readers engaged till the end.
The book follows the lives of characters in a small town in Vermont where unsettling events unfold, including strange disappearances and apparitions. Through the use of journal entries and multiple points of view, McMahon crafts a suspenseful and well-paced story that delves into the consequences of trying to bring back the dead. With a blend of historical elements and modern-day intrigue, 'The Winter People' offers a unique take on the ghost story genre, keeping readers on edge with its intricate plot and unsettling atmosphere.
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Content warnings include themes of death, child death, grief, and some psychological horror elements.
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A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year
West Hall, Vermont, has always been a town of strange disappearances and old legends. The most mysterious is that of Sara Harrison Shea, who, in 1908, was found dead in the field behind her house just months after the tragic death of her daughter.
Now, in present day, nineteen-year-old Ruthie lives in Sara's farmhouse with her mother, Alice, and her younger sister. Alice has always insisted that they live off the grid, a decision that has weighty consequences when Ruthie wakes up one morning to find that Alice has vanished. In her search for clues, she is startled to find a copy of Sara Harrison Shea's diary hidden beneath the floorboards of her mother's bedroom. As Ruthie gets sucked into the historical mystery, she discovers that she's not the only person looking for someone that they've lost. But she may be the only one who can stop history from repeating itself.
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About the Author:
Jennifer McMahon is the author of seven novels, including The Night Sister and Promise Not to Tell. She graduated from Goddard College and studied poetry in the MFA Writing Program at Vermont College. She currently lives with her partner and daughter in Montpelier, Vermont.
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