The Villagers

A psychological thriller

DARKNESS FALLS - SHADOWS KILL

After her husband is killed in an accident, Alison and her young daughter move from London to a village in Dorset, and a fresh start.

They think it is a new life in an idyllic country village…A beautiful house, garden, friends.

But the villagers are not all they seem to be…

Behind closed doors–in the shadows of the forest–a darkness lurks

She knows she has to protect her daughter–but from what or who?

The Villagers is a dark fictional story inspired by a real life one!

The Villagers by Gwyn Bennett

“To say I was totally hooked is an understatement, I just could not put this book down. Buy this book or any of the Gwyn Bennett novels, I can guarantee you will have to read them all. I am an avid reader of suspense and mystery and have read many, Gwyn's books have to be at the top of my list :)” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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