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Two women, two eras, and the echoes that bind them. In The Woman in the Waves, a 1920s coastal village conceals dark truths beneath its restless waters. In A World of Silence, modern women face the hidden depths of their own hearts and histories. Together in the Haunting Bundle, these stories explore the power of secrets, the price of silence, and the ghosts that linger when the past refuses to stay buried.
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The Woman in the Waves:
Genre: Suspenseful Historical Fiction
There’s something sinister lurking in the waves…
It’s 1921 in Widow’s Peak, a gloomy fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales. Nineteen-year-old Missy Green fills her days helping her fisherman father on his trawler, and spending time with her grandfather, the town’s reclusive lighthouse keeper. It’s a dreary existence. Everything in her sea salt-soaked life is upended, though, when she glimpses something in the water – a mermaid ominously staring at her.
When Missy discovers the dead body of a woman washed up on shore, her disturbing hallucinations of the mermaid gather steam.
Missy must navigate the treacherous waters of her secret-filled town while attempting not to drown in the recesses of her mind, and the eyes of a handsome detective…
A World of Silence:
Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction
Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence.
Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love.
Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothing and furniture store, is determined to protect her son from the truth about his past, adamant that he will never meet his father.
When glamorous Shelley, a professional footballer now married to Kate’s first love Daryl, arrives in town, uncomfortable truths start to emerge.
Will Kate, Tori and Shelley confront the past that shaped them? What are the consequences of speaking out? Of keeping silent?
The Woman in the Waves:
Genre: Suspenseful Historical Fiction
There’s something sinister lurking in the waves…
It’s 1921 in Widow’s Peak, a gloomy fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales. Nineteen-year-old Missy Green fills her days helping her fisherman father on his trawler, and spending time with her grandfather, the town’s reclusive lighthouse keeper. It’s a dreary existence. Everything in her sea salt-soaked life is upended, though, when she glimpses something in the water – a mermaid ominously staring at her.
When Missy discovers the dead body of a woman washed up on shore, her disturbing hallucinations of the mermaid gather steam.
Missy must navigate the treacherous waters of her secret-filled town while attempting not to drown in the recesses of her mind, and the eyes of a handsome detective…
A World of Silence:
Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction
Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence.
Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love.
Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothing and furniture store, is determined to protect her son from the truth about his past, adamant that he will never meet his father.
When glamorous Shelley, a professional footballer now married to Kate’s first love Daryl, arrives in town, uncomfortable truths start to emerge.
Will Kate, Tori and Shelley confront the past that shaped them? What are the consequences of speaking out? Of keeping silent?
Reviews for The Woman in the Waves:
‘The depth of characters, the atmospheric setting, and the wonderful storytelling makes The Woman in the Waves a must-read!’ Leanne Quinn
‘This utterly compelling book has such a haunting, gothic atmosphere. I felt bewitched by it long after I’d finished reading.’ Lorna Peplow
‘That rare combination of lyrical prose with propulsive plot. The beauty and power of the landscape and Missy’s stake in myth and legend will stay with me for a long time.’ Lindsey Armstrong
‘Salty, strange and haunting, The Woman in the Waves blends myth, legend, history and intrigue with just the right amount of darkness. Like a cold, cruel sea, this book will make you shiver.’ Kell Woods, author of After the Forest and Upon a Starlit Tide
‘The Woman in the Waves is a haunting story that weaves a tale of mystery, love, and the relentless pull of the past. Set in the atmospheric post-war town of Widow's Peak, readers are immersed in the life of Missy, a young woman grappling with her family's secrets and her own inner demons. Through skilful prose, Camille Booker cleverly explores the depths of human emotion and the complex interplay between reality and imagination. Missy's poignant journey, set against the backdrop of the enigmatic sea, is both heart-wrenching and intriguing, resonating long after the final page is turned.’ Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties and The Lace Weaver
‘An eerie, beautiful book that transports you to another time and place. From the first page I knew I was in the hands of a great storyteller.’ Sophie Stern
Reviews for A World of Silence:
‘A dark and twisty novel about entangled lives, interlaced with mistakes, that will leave you thinking about the behaviour you are willing (and unwilling) to walk past every day.’ Casey Nott, Author
‘Raw and real. The ambiguous and so often unseen nature of domestic abuse is explored in this gripping tale of three women. Skinner deftly draws a slice of life narrative that, uncomfortable though it may be, hits home how vital it is for us to use our voice.’
Sarah Todman, Author
‘... explores coercive control, yet you’ll be uplifted by the friendships. Skinner’s skill in showing how inconspicuous events leading up to harm can be when lived in real time, verges on breathtaking. 5 stars.’
Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Raw, unflinching, this novel deftly tackles the danger of staying silent about one of the most insidious and challenging issues of our time.’ Claudine Tinellis, Author, Podcaster, Course Presenter
‘Pitch-perfect in its depiction of young mothers in the pretty suburbs, juggling married life, kids, jobs, friendships. The pace quickens as the mysteries deepen and violence escalates. Ordinary life illuminated with great insight. Skinner is a new powerful voice worth listening to.’ Mary, Book Reviewer & Social Worker
Reviews for The Woman in the Waves:
‘The depth of characters, the atmospheric setting, and the wonderful storytelling makes The Woman in the Waves a must-read!’ Leanne Quinn
‘This utterly compelling book has such a haunting, gothic atmosphere. I felt bewitched by it long after I’d finished reading.’ Lorna Peplow
‘That rare combination of lyrical prose with propulsive plot. The beauty and power of the landscape and Missy’s stake in myth and legend will stay with me for a long time.’ Lindsey Armstrong
‘Salty, strange and haunting, The Woman in the Waves blends myth, legend, history and intrigue with just the right amount of darkness. Like a cold, cruel sea, this book will make you shiver.’ Kell Woods, author of After the Forest and Upon a Starlit Tide
‘The Woman in the Waves is a haunting story that weaves a tale of mystery, love, and the relentless pull of the past. Set in the atmospheric post-war town of Widow's Peak, readers are immersed in the life of Missy, a young woman grappling with her family's secrets and her own inner demons. Through skilful prose, Camille Booker cleverly explores the depths of human emotion and the complex interplay between reality and imagination. Missy's poignant journey, set against the backdrop of the enigmatic sea, is both heart-wrenching and intriguing, resonating long after the final page is turned.’ Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties and The Lace Weaver
‘An eerie, beautiful book that transports you to another time and place. From the first page I knew I was in the hands of a great storyteller.’ Sophie Stern
Reviews for A World of Silence:
‘A dark and twisty novel about entangled lives, interlaced with mistakes, that will leave you thinking about the behaviour you are willing (and unwilling) to walk past every day.’ Casey Nott, Author
‘Raw and real. The ambiguous and so often unseen nature of domestic abuse is explored in this gripping tale of three women. Skinner deftly draws a slice of life narrative that, uncomfortable though it may be, hits home how vital it is for us to use our voice.’
Sarah Todman, Author
‘... explores coercive control, yet you’ll be uplifted by the friendships. Skinner’s skill in showing how inconspicuous events leading up to harm can be when lived in real time, verges on breathtaking. 5 stars.’
Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Raw, unflinching, this novel deftly tackles the danger of staying silent about one of the most insidious and challenging issues of our time.’ Claudine Tinellis, Author, Podcaster, Course Presenter
‘Pitch-perfect in its depiction of young mothers in the pretty suburbs, juggling married life, kids, jobs, friendships. The pace quickens as the mysteries deepen and violence escalates. Ordinary life illuminated with great insight. Skinner is a new powerful voice worth listening to.’ Mary, Book Reviewer & Social Worker
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At Hawkeye Publishing, we strive to provide our customers with a seamless and satisfying shopping experience. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase or need to cancel your order, we are here to help.
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