Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin

January 22nd, 2024 Kimberly Review 6 Comments

22nd Jan

I stumbled upon Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin in an offering to review. The story narrated by Brittany Pressley quickly pulled me in. Atmospheric, dark and twisted, this romantic thriller is perfect for fans of romantic suspense, psychological thrillers and audios like Verity.

Hemlock by Kiersten Modglin
Hemlock
by Kiersten Modglin
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Length: 10 hours and 8 minutes
Genres: Suspense Thriller
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
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Narration: 4 cups Speed: 1.5x

She thought she’d escaped her poisonous past…

Thirteen years ago, Maggie Ellis left her small town and vowed to never return. In her rearview mirror were two men she loved and an ominous secret that would forever haunt her.

Now, tragedy has brought her back, and she’s determined to forget that fateful night. But in a town like Myers, with familiar faces and chilling memories lurking around every corner, moving on is easier said than done.

Before the ink can dry on the closing documents for her new residence, Maggie begins to feel unsettled. In every room, there’s the unmistakable sensation she’s being watched. The strange sounds, odd smells, and bizarre occurrences only add to her paranoia.

There’s something sinister about her new home…

When she discovers the devastating truth about the house and its grim history, Maggie’s worst fears are realized. In order to survive, she must unearth the secrets she’d always planned to keep buried.

After all, they say that home is where the heart is, but as Maggie knows, home is also where the skeletons lie.

Seamlessly blurring the edges between psychological thriller and romantic suspense, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a dark and twisted romantic thriller, perfect for fans of Verity , Tell Me Lies , The Ghost Writer , and YOU .

ROMANCE SUSPENSE thriller twisted

Maggie Ellis returns to the small-town she grew up in, after her mother passes. Thirteen years have passed since she left. She buys a house site unseen, that she remembers liking from the curb growing up. Maggie left Meyers, in part because of two men she loved there and the tale that unfolds pulls the listener in and never lets them go.

To be honest, I did not realize the romantic elements of this story and thought it was more about the house and the secrets. It is a clever story, with a realistic vibe and a healthy dose of creep factor.

The house has its own dark story, and a haunted vibe that kept me engaged as we learned more about Maggie, her neighbor, the house and the men/boys who broke her heart. The story is told both in present and the past with a bit of a love triangle, but do not let that deter you. Maggie is flawed and sometimes she absolutely annoyed me both in the way she allowed others to treat her and how she treated others, particularly Tucker. This dark romantic suspense thriller unravels with plot twists, perfect pacing, and an intriguing story.

I loved You and Verity and think this has a similar vibe. Brittany Pressley did a wonderful job of capturing the voice of Maggie and handled both Clayton and Tucker’s characters well. She enhanced the overall tale, and I recommend listening.

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About Kiersten Modglin

Kiersten Modglin

KIERSTEN MODGLIN is an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over a million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix's Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her husband and daughter. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book.

About Brittany Pressley

Brittany Pressley

Audiobook Narrator of over 450 titles. Voice Over for brands including Stouffer's, Tic Tac, Ulta Beauty, Whirlpool and more. Series regular on the Netflix animated shows Robocar Poli and Winx Club.

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