Should you forgive your family for turning their back on you? Martin Gates left his village fifteen years ago because he didn't belong any more. Now he's back, and looking for answers. The problem is, no one wants to hear his questions. Well, maybe Tanya McLean, but she has an ulterior motive and her husband won't like it. In the meantime, a horrific accident leaves a farm worker fighting for his life; a brutal killing triggers a police investigation; and even the locals are starting to fall out amongst themselves. Now the villagers have some questions of their own. Is it possible that Martin's arrival is more than a coincidence? Do they really want reminding of what happened in the past? How has a whole farm disappeared from the map? And why are ravens gathering in Sherwood Forest? As Martin makes his presence felt, it also becomes clear that he isn't the only visitor. As the ravens gather and darkness descends, the time is drawing near for history to repeat itself... Introducing characters with deep and unsettling secrets, Ravens Gathering is a gripping thriller, interwoven with horror and fantasy, that demonstrates how you should never take things at face value. It draws the reader in with neck-prickling tension as the layers are gradually peeled back. Only as the story reaches its heart-pumping climax is the shocking truth revealed. Ravens Gathering will appeal to fans of tense and creepy reads, and those who enjoy complex stories that keep you guessing. Its blend of horror and fantasy is reminiscent of the works of Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Graham Masterton.
That prologue and that opening chapter sent the chills straight down my spine and I just knew what a treat I would be in for. This book had it to a tee! It did flit between the supernatural and spine-tingly scares to disturbing and the dark to a crime mystery at times, so you need do need to concentrate on this book, but I found time just flew by as I was turning page after page.
The book is set in a village where everyone knows everyone and outsiders, well pack your bags and scaddle please you just are not welcome here! The characters are flawed, and you see just how much by the reappearance of Martin Gates, on a day where there has been such turbulence (I was eating my lunch at the time – do not eat when reading my word of advice!).
This book is definitely in my OMG, jaw drop list because even though you think you know what is going on within the odd little community, actually you don’t. Passages in your head mean one thing, and it is only, later on, you realise they mean something completely different. Near the end of the book, it becomes darker as it ramps up and becomes slightly disturbing and sinister. The end, well not even going to talk about it, read it to find out! The tension in this book builds and to read at night, a windy night like I always do, was not the done thing! It plays on your imagination, and boy my imagination ran riot with this book.
I have always loved reading books from multiple points of view, which this book does, as you get a whole better experience learning about the community and the individual and what they perceive. I love little insights into their mind as you never quite know what to expect.
I absolutely loved this book and I fully expect to see more from Graeme with his writing style you could get lost in the book so easily.
