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The Hiding House: a psychological suspense novel Kindle Edition

by Malcolm Richards (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 200 ratings
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"Creepy...menacing. A unique, atmospheric story." - Snazzy Books

Every family has its secrets...

Life was always cruel to Sebastian and Elise. Until their abusive mother mysteriously vanished. Now they have found happiness living with their grandmother. But when a tragic accident leaves her dead, the children find themselves suddenly alone.

Elise knows she must act quickly to protect her younger brother. So why does she insist they stay hidden from the
outside world?

But as the siblings try to survive in their woodland home, it’s soon clear they’re not as alone as they think. Lurking in the shadows is a terrifying secret. One that holds the key to their mother’s disappearance.

And now that secret wants to come inside.

An unsettling blend of psychological horror and dark family drama, The Hiding House is the gripping debut from Malcolm Richards.

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    April 28, 2015
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"Enjoyably tense. A unique, atmospheric story which keeps the reader absorbed and, at times, guessing too." - Snazzy Books
"Grimmer than Grimm, a strange and fascinating tale"- Peter J Merrigan, author of The Camel Trail

About the Author

British author Malcolm Richards writes gripping crime and suspense thrillers with a psychological edge. His books include the Emily Swanson series and the award nominated Devil's Cove trilogy.

Visit: malcolmrichardsauthor.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W3RU4WW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storm House Books; 1st edition (April 28, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2748 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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Malcolm Richards crafts stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of several crime thrillers and mystery novels, including the PI Blake Hollow series, the award-nominated Devil’s Cove trilogy, and the Emily Swanson series. Many of his books are set in Cornwall, UK, where he was born and raised.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and a cat named Sukey.

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Leslie Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Deserves 6 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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This is a powerful story about two young children and their hard life before and after living with their grandmother . But there is hope! The description of their personalities and their thought processes, as well as the landscape surrounding where they live, is so well-written that you feel like you are right there.
I highly recommend this book! Now I have read everything Mr. Richards has written and I only wish he could write as fast as I can read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting..........
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2012
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Right off the bat I have to say that this is a very hard book for me to rate. For me it is probably a 3 1/2 but I am giving it a 4 because I am just not sure what to think. I love murder mysteries and this book is different from that genre. It is a mystery story (sort of.....) but not one that you have to finish ASAP because you HAVE to know what happens.

It starts off with two children who are living with their grandmother & she dies right off the bat. The children's mother is MIA so they don't know what to do. They are afraid of telling anyone she died because they have no one else to go live with except their mother's brother who the granddaughter does not want to live with.

There are many flashback stories that explain the situation with their mother, etc. I don't want to give anything away so I will end it there. Let's just say a lot of the book deals more with the children's predicament than a great mystery (although the mother is a mystery as well as a mysterious stranger that either is a figment in the little boy's imagination or he is real).

There is swearing so if you don't like it in your books it is there, although it is appropriate and just not for the sake of swearing. There is also some talk of sexual abuse so if you don't like that subject you might want to pass on this book. It is certainly not graphic though or discussed a lot.

I will definitely check out any other books by this author.
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LeeAnn Willis
5.0 out of 5 stars So sad
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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I would never have thought this book would have so many twists and turns. These kids went through hell in their short little lives. The story was easy to read,exciting. And hard to put down . The characters were kept to a minimum and were believable and easy to keep track of.
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CSwartz
3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time to read..
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013
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Story drags on and on. Not any action and a little boring to read. Story keeps going to past and you get confused about what's going on. Do not recommend this book.
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patricia lake
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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This writer truly understands how children think but more than that he tells a story you do not want to quit reading until you learn how it ends. Finally a story I did not surmise the ending part way through. Looking forward to his next book!!!
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Lori
4.0 out of 5 stars hiding house
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2013
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This book was alittle disturbing to me. The stoty of the mothers battles with what happened to her made me cry.The ending was not what I expected. A lot of twists and turns that keep you guessing.
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Sandra Malo
5.0 out of 5 stars Had a great time reading it
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
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A very easy and fun read. I read the book in a few days because it was so interesting that I couldn't let it go.
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Gimmal
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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Didn't like it so never finished the book
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2012
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This sort of book isn't normally my thing but I'm SO glad I've read it. Elise and Sebastian seem real, their emotions described so perfect you could be sat right there watching it happen! They haven't had the best start in life with their Mother being an alcoholic and struggling to cope with 2 children and the memory of something horrific that happened in her past. Nana May seemed like an amazing lady and she would do anything for the ones she loves. I don't want to give anything away as there are a few fantastic surprises!

I loved this book and would recommend it - even if you don't normally read these books! MY FIRST 5 STAR!
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Natalie
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable read, makes you think!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2012
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I started to read this book, not really knowing what it would be about, but the reviews were good, so I thought I would give it a go.
It almost seemed like 2 stories in 1 really, because there was the before and the after, and you had to figure out both at the same time to try to find out what was going on. It kept me captivated for days. We had sunshine 20 degrees heat and I sat on the beach and didn't once put the kindle down! The story kept evolving, and you never knew what would happen next.
The children were very believable, you could see why they act as they do. It makes you really feel for them and you want to take then out of the book and look after them.
The first part of the book, before Nana May passes away sets the story so well. Some may say it drags, but I really enjoyed this part of the story, as you could feel something was not quite right.
The ending was not what you expected, and I am glad that we never really meet their Mother at the end.
A great read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good descriptive language.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2016
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Good descriptions and a story with a twist. Kept you wondering what was going to happen,how it was going to be resolved.
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dufus77
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2012
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I had to wait for this book to come out in paperback before I could read it but let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. Its hard to imagine that this is Richard's first creation.
From the start of this book, I was transported to Nana May's house and knew my way around the garden and grounds, an as one critic has already noted 'could smell Nana May's gingerbread'.
I found the whole thing gripping from the start and without letting anyone in on the plot, it was both heart warming and terrifying at the same time.
Well done Malcolm Richards, am looking forward to the next one already!
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Lynda Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Modern Day Hansel And Gretel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2016
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This was like a modern day Hansel and Gretel story and until I was quite a way through I assumed was based in the USA but believe I was wrong and it was over here !!
Two young siblings live alone with their grandmother out in the middle of nowhere. She suddenly dies and they're left alone and being only twelve and nine they know they'll be taken into care so they don't tell anyone what's happened and carry on as normal !!
It was very interesting and I was dying to know just how things ended up and what would happen, the mark of a good tale.
There were a few spelling errors and formatting errors where paragraphs ended up underlined or bolded for no apparent reason but nothing horrendous.

I read this back in 2012 and my review is on Goodreads but not here for some reason so adding it now.
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