Absolutely AMAZING!!! I love a good thriller that has anything to do with the woods. Appalachian folklore, even better. We follow the Kennon family in their new home in a small town outside of Roanoke, VA. Rachel, the police chief. Finn, a once upon a time writer with an alcohol problem. When the children start to go missing and acting strange, things go downhill from there. It gave me the lost colony of Roanoke and the TV thriller Dark vibes. I look forward to adding this one to my shelf soon.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

🌲🔍 In her spine-tingling debut novel “Nowhere,” Allison Gunn transports readers to a small, fundamentalist town nestled in the heart of Appalachia. Mare of Easttown meets The Outsider in this chilling tale of disappearances, dark forces, and a broken family clinging to survival.

After losing her young son in a tragic accident, Rachel Kennan throws herself into her role as police chief in a tight knit Virginia community. Her husband, Finn, a once-promising writer now battling alcoholism, struggles to redeem himself. Their two daughters harbor their own demons, and secrets fester beneath the surface.

When a disturbing crime rocks the town, Rachel’s investigation leads her to a place that doesn’t welcome outsiders. An ominous force in the forest begins calling to the children, sparking fear and hatred among the townspeople. The Kennan family finds themselves in the crosshairs, forced to rely on each other as threats multiply.

Allison Gunn draws from Appalachian folklore, weaving a haunting family saga that delves into the darkness within our hearts. The tension is palpable, the twists unexpected, and the supernatural elements spine-chilling. Gunn’s prose captures the eerie beauty of the region, where secrets lie buried like roots in the forest floor.

This novel is a gripping exploration of grief, redemption, and the bonds that hold families together—even in the face of malevolent forces. Gunn’s vivid characters and atmospheric storytelling make “Nowhere” a must-read for fans of supernatural mysteries and psychological horror.

You won't be able to put this one down until you reach the book's stunning conclusion!