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NOWHERE is such a well-executed horror AND a debut?! WELL DONE!

Rachel Kennan is the police chief of a small Virginia town who throws herself into her career to avoid grieving the loss of her son. Meanwhile, her husband Finn, a washed-up writer and alcoholic is struggling to make amends for the accident that led to the family's tragedy. Their daughters are the only thing keeping them together considering they hate each other. When a heinous murder rocks their town and suddenly children start disappearing, the Kennan family is forced to rely on each other as they face an ominous force.

First off, the fact that this is the author's debut has me STUNNED! The writing is so gripping and vivid, building tension and creating a gritty atmosphere that places the reader at the scene. There's a feeling of eerie darkness that takes over the entire story. This is horror and crime done right! The characters are so well-developed, even if they are dysfunctional and horrifying (literally and figuratively); you can't help but feel some sort of emotion towards them. I whipped through the first half in one sitting, the writing is just that compelling. This story has many themes, including grief, religion, substance abuse, sexuality and more. There is also some gore so you've been warned. It reminded me of the season of American Horror Story: Roanoke.

If you enjoy books with creepy children, folklore and The Outsider by Stephen King, you'll love this!