The Blurb:
When does a gift become a curse?
Meg has a gift. She can change lives. But when tragedy strikes in childhood she vows never to use it again.
Now an adult, she is living in Cornwall; a place where the elements themselves have a life of their own. When they call she refuses to listen, fearful of the dark places where her gift can lead.
But the dead will not be silenced. They are stronger than her. And now they have chosen she is powerless to escape…
The Night Visitor was published by Manatee Books Ltd on 29th October 2018 and you can purchase it from Amazon UK and US.
My Review:
OMG! I think my heart was broken and mended again at least twice in the course of reading this book. There were moments when I stopped breathing, and moments when my heart raced. I read it in almost one sitting, because I couldn't wait to find out what happened. And wow, it took me somewhere I wasn't expecting.
Meg has the same 'gift' as her grandmother had. But when, as a child, she tries to use it to help people, it just results in her being called names and getting bullied. She and her younger sister Grace, of whom Meg is fiercely protective, have to deal with some really tough experiences as children, but they survive. But because of the reactions to her gift, and the situations she has had to deal with, Meg shuts that part of herself away and refuses to acknowledge it.
The story rejoins Meg as an adult with a great job, but on a sabbatical in Cornwall at the insistence of her kind hearted boss, following a traumatic event. Although Meg is reluctant to stop working, she agrees to the six month break.
Cornwall plays a huge part in the book. It's like a character in itself. The breathtakingly beautiful scenery is at times bleak, scary and unforgiving.
I loved Meg. I admired her fierce loyalty to her mother and Grace and her determination to shut off the scary part of her mind. I felt for her when she worried about getting close to people and cheered when she let Dan, her easy going next door neighbour, into her life. Their easy going friendship and fun banter provides some much needed light relief.
The actual night visitor scenes are chilling (literally in my case) and spooky. And I felt Meg's horror when she realises what she must do. And again, I loved her determination. It's a huge adrenaline rush towards the end, which took me completely by surprise. I would love to tell you all about it, but you'll need to read the book instead!
I loved this book. It was completely absorbing, and incredibly clever and original. It was the first I had read by Patrick Redmond, but it most certainly won't be the last!
The Author:
Patrick Redmond is an English author of psychological thrillers. He attended Felsted School, then studied law at Leicester University and British Columbia in Vancouver. Before becoming a writer, he worked for eight years as a solicitor in London.
You can find out more about Patrick and his books on his website.
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