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The Nesting
- Narrated by: Aysha Kala
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
A house stands alone in the woods.
Deep in the forests of Norway, Lexi finds a fresh start with Tom and his two young daughters, working as their new nanny.
The darkness creeps closer.
But Lexi is telling lies, and she’s not the only one. This family has a history – and this place has a past. Something was destroyed to build this house, and in the dark, dark woods, a menacing presence lurks.
Lexi must protect the children in her care – but protect them from what?
Atmospheric, gothic, spine-chilling, the new thriller from C. J. Cooke will haunt you long after it ends....
Critic reviews
"Vivid and compelling." (Sunday Times best-selling author Rosamund Lupton)
"A gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone." (Sunday Times best-selling author Samantha Downing)
"A taut, scary thriller that winds the suspense so tightly you can barely breathe." (New York Times best-selling author Simone St. James)
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BRILLIANT 👏🏽thoroughly enjoyed this book! 10/10
Wow what a story! Beautiful story, Aysha Kala was OUTSTANDING! She read this EXACTLY how it should have been read👏🏽BEAUTIFUL! I have purchased another book by this author, so im off to read the next one🤗i have also looked for more books read by Aysha. Sad this has ended, it was such a beautiful, little bit creepy story. Thank you C.J Cooke for a lovely amazing story, thank you Aysha for reading so beautifully ♥️👏🏽 and thank you audible for another amazing book!10/10👏🏽♥️xx
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- Kisaca
- 03-01-22
Eerily beautiful
This book is absorbing and intriguing. The author creates a setting that I never want to leave, despite the haunting tales. It’s easy to listen to and well performed. The characters are interesting the the storyline kept me guessing until near the end. While it has wonderfully spooky and supernatural elements, it really seems to be about people and the connections they make to both the world and other people. After this book and The Lighthouse Witches, I have a new favourite author.
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- Victoria
- 11-01-23
Ticking all the Gothic tropes
I have always loved Gothic literature, and this novel ticks all the usual Gothic tropes. I love the addition of a modern realism, with mentions of Google, and other modern day stuff, and does contrast with the surreal gothic atmosphere. The writing is visual and cinematic, and you feel like you're watching one of these Netflix series. I find the scenes skilfully laid out. It is a tightly edited page turner without any 'fluff'.
I only have 2 complaints, one is that I find the main character, Lexi, unconvincing. She is purportedly from a low income background, going in and out of foster homes. There is no mention of her doing exceptionally well academically. And yet her general knowledge and vocabulary, mannerisms, seem more fitting for a more middle class, and well educated person.
The other complaint is that the plot could have been tighter. There are quite a lot of loose ends, as if the book is expecting a sequel. But then again, Gothic novels are normally vague like that.
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- Sion Smith
- 03-05-21
Bought on a whim...
...almost returned it buttock with it and actually, throughly enjoyed it. Superb narration helped!
Not my usual fodder at all but I think I might highly recommend this book.
Weird. :)
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- joannamcneill
- 20-02-23
Smashing book
Love how CJ Cooke really grips me and keeps me listening (or turning the page) depending on how you are reading this book
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- Ginny
- 12-12-22
atmospheric masterpiece
I found the pacing to be fantastic. It's a main character you want to root for, and the story is rich in description and atmosphere. The narration was great, with the range of accents adding quality.
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- N Lamb
- 01-11-20
Brilliant and terrifying.
This was a very different tale in so many ways.. My chosen medium was audio book, and the story had me gasping in fear and crying over two wonderful little girls and sobbing for the story teller in the book. As for the narrator Aysha Kala, she brought each character to life for me; Lexi/Chloe, the other adults, and the children who play such an important part in the book. I didn’t know want it to end but I couldn’t stop listening! So, a brilliant book from C. J. Cooke, whose work I’ve never come across before but whose books I will definitely be reading more of. But the icing on the cake and what really made it for me was Aysha’s narration. My next task is finding another book read by her! 10 stars at least!
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- Charmed
- 11-08-21
Fabulous
Really enjoyed this book. very visual Sorry when I finished it as the characters and locations were very well crafted.
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- Lou
- 16-04-24
Geordie in Norway
I enjoyed the narration throughout, particularly Sophie. I would have liked to know more about Sophie's life before, to build depth to the charecter.
I would love to visit Norway, to see fjords, dark, starry skies and adora borealis
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- Mrs EJ Blackwell-Combe
- 02-03-21
Compelling story, beautifully performed.
Mystery, the supernatural and realism are all effectively combined here to compelling effect. Issues of mental health are dealt with sensitively and the supernatural elements of the story are skillfully wrought, without feeling clunky or over egged. I loved the narrator/ voice actor's performance and will look out for more of her work. The most enjoyable piece of fiction I've read in some time.
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