Title: The Lighthouse by Fran Dorricott
Date Published: 3rd February 2022
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Thriller
Description:
No one expected them to go there. The question is: will any of them leave?
Six friends travel to a remote island north of the Scottish Highlands for an old school reunion. They've rented The Lighthouse – a stunning, now abandoned building that was once notorious for deaths at sea.
On the first evening, someone goes missing. The group search all through the night to no avail. But when the five remaining friends return to the lighthouse early the next morning, they are shocked to find James inside. He's looks terrified – but won't say a word about where he's been.
The party vow to put the strange night behind them and enjoy the rest of their stay, but when more unexplained things begin to occur, tensions escalate. It's clear James knows something, but nothing will persuade him to give up the secrets of the island. Is he protecting his friends from a terrible truth, or leading them into more danger?
A chilling, gripping and powerfully atmospheric suspense novel with a gothic edge.
Review:
I want to thank Avon books for providing me with a copy of The Lighthouse in exchange for an honest review.
Growing up on the coast, I've always had a bit of a fascination with Lighthouses and I also love anything spooky, so when I saw the blurb for this book I thought I have read that!
Six people travel to a lighthouse on a remote island up in the Scottish highlands. They're looking to get away from it all, but the island isn't as relaxing as they hoped. Things go missing and tensions flare between the party. One of the group, James, disappears. When he comes back, he seems scared and out of sorts. Are they alone on the island, or is there something more sinister going on?
The Lighthouse is an atmospheric drama with a nice bit of tension throughout.
My favourite part of the story was the setting. It was so vividly described I almost felt like I was there, and it added to the eerie undertone of the book.
The story is told from three perspectives. Kira, a photographer who organised the trip. Moira, who came on the trip with her wife to get away from things and relax. Lastly, there's Genevieve, the newest member of the group. She is an outsider with a fascination for ghost stories. I wasn't particularly taken with any of the characters. Yes, they were flawed and believable, but also unlikeable, especially Kira.
I went into this with high hopes and while I enjoyed the slow tension that crept up through the story; but I felt a bit disappointed by the ending, which wasn't as satisfying as I'd hoped.
Still, if you're looking for a spooky, slow burn but tense read, I would highly recommend The Lighthouse.
About The Author:
Fran Dorricott is a bookseller and author. She studied creative writing at the University of East Anglia, and she received a distinction for her MA in Creative Writing from City University London. Her day job in a bookshop is secretly just a way for her to fuel her ridiculous book-buying addiction. The opportunity to draw inspiration from the many wonderful and whacky customer requests is also a plus. She lives in Derbyshire with two black cats and three giant dogs.
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