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Alban and his wife Jessica have one child, 2 year old Rhiannon, and are still mourning the loss of their 8 year old daughter Elodie, who was abducted and died the same night Rhiannon was born. When the story begins, Isla, a 26 year old Australian photographer, has decided to move beyond her comfort zone and accept a short term job in Scotland, creating a portfolio that reflects accomplished architect Alban. The dialogue, the threads of plot and the resolution all felt contrived and pushed the limits of credibility, whilst the equally implausible “twist” failed to impress and was guessable less than halfway through the novel. Stranger in the Woods is a prime example of an author who just tried too hard. Note: There are no overt spoilers here, but there are mentions of things that could lead the more astute reader to the plot twist. Stranger in the Woods is another deep, dark psychological thriller from Aussie author Anni Taylor – she’s definitely a master of the genre! Incredible and unexpected twists heartbreaking scenarios fear and pranks going wrong – the pages almost turned themselves! An excellent read which I highly recommend. She really did want to return to Sydney – sooner rather than later… But with the recent blanketing of snow surrounding her cottage and everywhere she looked, it seemed that escape wouldn’t be an option. With the old, dilapidated playhouse still standing the strange and eerie tattie bogles dotting the landscape and the neighbours that Isla felt distinctly uncomfortable around, her feelings that danger was closing in were strong. What on earth had she let herself in for?

Jessica seemed neurotic Alban distant and moody. What she learned shocked and horrified her. But as Isla began to learn the history of Braithnoch, she also learned about the abduction of Alban and Jessica’s eight-year-old daughter Elodie two years prior, and the birth of Rhiannon.

But when she applied for a month-long assignment in the Scottish Highlands and was given the job immediately, she didn’t know whether to be excited or nervous – perhaps both.Īrchitect Alban McGregor and his wife Jessica owned the property where Isla would be staying and working, and Greer was the person who was coordinating it all. Her love of photography led her to many interesting jobs, and many not-so-easy-to-work-with clients.

Isla Wilson was a Sydney girl through and through.