The Nesting

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A perfect atmospheric thriller for this Halloween . . .
A house stands alone in the woods.

Deep in the forests of Norway, Lexi finds a fresh start with Tom and his two young daughters, working as their new nanny.

The darkness creeps closer.

But Lexi is telling lies, and shes not the only one. This family has a history and this place has a past. Something was destroyed to build this house, and in the dark, dark woods, a menacing presence lurks.

Lexi must protect the children in her care but protect them from what

Atmospheric, gothic, spine-chilling, the new thriller from C.J Cooke will haunt you long after you turn the last page . . .

Vvivid and compelling Rosamund Lupton
A gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone Samantha Downing
A dark but gripping read Bella
So eerie I wanted to sleep with the light on Prima
Atmospheric New York Post, Best Books to Read

Reader reviews for The Nesting

Worth far more than five stars
Very atmospheric and eerie
A real treat
Very atmospheric and a fantastic read
A brilliant combination of a gothic style mystery and a cast of troubled characters, all with secrets to hide
A great tale for a winter read
This is perfect for lovers of gothic, dark, ghost stories
Haunting and wonderful

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Norwegian Fjords and folktales are beautifully evoked in this vivid and compelling novel Rosamund Lupton

The Nesting is a gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone. The perfect escape book into the deep woods of Norway, where nothing is as it seems. C.J. Cooke just became one of my favourite authors Samantha Downing

An original and haunting thriller, filled with secrets, ghosts, and Norse folk tales. The Nesting is an evocative and chilling tale that will keep you guessing, and is best read with the lights on Alice Feeney

It's been such a tonic chilling, totally engrossing and full of intrigue. The pages just whizzed by while I ignored everyone! It's marvellous Katherine May

Nordic folklore, snowy landscapes, and an ever-turning screw of tension a fun, gothic treat Kirsty Logan

gothic and suspenseful Woman and Home

This claustrophobic, cloying read with Gothic undertones was so eerie I wanted to sleep with the light on Prima

A taut, scary thriller that winds the suspense so tightly you can barely breathe Simone St. James

Author Bio

C.J. Cooke is an acclaimed, award-winning poet, novelist and academic with numerous other publications under the name of Carolyn Jess-Cooke. Born in Belfast, she has a PhD in Literature from Queen's University, Belfast, and is currently Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow, where she researches creative writing interventions for mental health. I Know My Name is C.J. Cooke's first psychological drama and was inspired by her creative work in mental health. It is being published in several other languages and a TV adaptation is in development. C.J. Cooke lives by the sea with her family.