The Woman In The Cabin
Deep in the woods, you can hide more than secrets…
Every day, in a remote cabin hidden deep in the woods in the Scottish Highlands, Mary wakes up before dawn to make breakfast from scratch. She tends the garden and feeds the animals. Every night, Mary makes sure she has dinner on the table for when her husband Cal gets home from work.
She puts on his favourite lipstick and greets him with a smile. ‘I’ve missed you.’ It’s not true and he knows it. But he likes to hear it all the same.
Mary is the perfect wife and like any good wife she knows her job is to keep her husband happy.
But lately as she notices her first wrinkles appear, she can sense Cal change. A scowl at dinner not being ready on time, a too tight grip as he leads her to the bedroom tells her he’s noticed too. And old memories are coming back too, of her life before the cabin…
Then she finds a stack of letters hidden under the floorboards detailing a life eerily similar to her own. They’re addressed to her: ‘To the next woman.’
If she’s not the first to play the role of Cal’s perfect wife, what happened to the woman in the cabin before her? And how long does she have until she is next?
REVIEWS
PRAISE FOR THE WOMAN IN THE CABIN
“This psychological thriller is a gripping, fast-paced read that captivated me from start to finish. The characters are well developed, the plot is compelling, and the storytelling is great. I found it impossible to put down. The book masterfully explores themes of manipulation, gaslighting, control, and abuse, offering a darkly twisted narrative with expertly crafted twists and turns.”
– Netgalley reviewer
“The Woman in the Cabin has to be most favourite read of 2024 so far. I read this novel in less than 24 hours as I could not put it down.
Becca Day has created a phenomenal story that will have readers gripped from page 1. I will be reading all of Becca Day’s previous novels as if this is anything to go by, they will be excellent.“
– Netgalley reviewer
“Yikes! Talk about a nail biter! Really well-written. I felt like I was right there at the cabin with “Mary”. What an ordeal she is living. There comes a point about halfway through where no matter what time of the night it is, you have to finish it! No regrets on the lack of sleep the next day!”
– Netgalley reviewer
“In a few words, this book is dark – suspenseful – foreboding – uncomfortable! I don’t recall reading anything that gives you quite such a feeling of discomfort and unease. You know from the beginning that something is wrong, but it takes a while to understand just how very wrong. The book definitely features strong female characters, and the remote Scottish Highlands are described in such depth that they also become basically a character.“
– Netgalley reviewer
“One of the best feelings is finding a book you have to stay up late to finish…and The Woman in the Cabin DELIVERED! I don’t think I’ve been this hooked since back when I first discovered Freida McFadden 😂
This was so much more complex and sophisticated than a “popcorn” thriller. The emotions, the intensity, and the characters created one of the best thrillers I’ve read and I’m so incredibly glad I stumbled upon this one!”
– Netgalley reviewer
“A creepy and engaging storyline.
So horrific at times, it kept me wondering what i would do in that situation and then I had to keep reminding myself it wasn’t real!
I devoured this in two sittings and recommend to anyone who loves a fast paced thriller.“
– Netgalley reviewer
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