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The Memory Wood

By: Sam Lloyd
Narrated by: Joe Jameson, Emily Beecham
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Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It’s the only home he’s ever known. 

Elissa has only just arrived. And she’ll do everything she can to escape. 

When Elijah stumbles across 13-year-old Elissa, in the woods where her abductor is hiding her, he refuses to alert the police. Because in his 12 years, Elijah has never had a proper friend. And he doesn’t want Elissa to leave. 

Not only that, Elijah knows how this can end. After all, Elissa isn’t the first girl he’s found inside the Memory Wood. 

As her abductor’s behaviour grows more erratic, Elissa realises that outwitting strange, lonely Elijah is her only hope of survival. Their cat-and-mouse game of deception and betrayal will determine both their fates and whether either of them will ever leave the Memory Wood. 

©2020 Sam Lloyd (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller." (Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door)

"I haven't read anything quite this exciting since Room. You think all the stories have been told, then something like this comes along." (Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left)

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loved it, stayed up the whole night listening. Awesome book, can not wait to read to read more from this author

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Pure brilliance

This book is SO good. I actually did not want to stop listening. The character development was excellent. This was a great intro to crime fiction for me!!! Strongly recommend!

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Keeps you enthralled & guessing till the end

Well written and brilliantly performed by the narrator. Story keeps you captivated and describes realistic human emotions.

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Enjoyed

I found this different to my normal listening as unsure for the first short while. Once the story developed I really enjoy the characters. Narration was very good all the way though overall well worth a listen. could only image this happening to children who go through the same thing.

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Begins as a slow burn

Initially I struggled to start this book. Took me three goes. The male voice was off putting sounding out of breath but as the story rolled on the narration was exactly what the character needed. I became fully invested with the twists and turns and hung on for the crescendo of the story. Great listen

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great

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will look for another title from this author

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Good story ,twists and turns

Story kept you listening,good performances ,thriller to the end ,changing characters was ,was a little disruptive.

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Great story

Found this story very captivating, a little dark at times but overall I loved it!

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Amazing!

What a brilliant book….it keeps you guessing the entire time, is full of twists and turns but at the same time easy to follow! Loved it.

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Highly recommend

Highly recommend. A little confusing at the start but draws you in quickly. Well performed.

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