Near the Bone, Christina Henry
Near the Bone, Christina Henry
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Near the Bone

Author: Christina Henry

Narrator: Lisa Flanagan

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/13/2021

Synopsis

A woman trapped on a mountain attempts to survive more than one kind of monster, in a dread-inducing horror novel from the national bestselling author Christina Henry.

Mattie can't remember a time before she and William lived alone on a mountain together. She must never make him upset. But when Mattie discovers the mutilated body of a fox in the woods, she realizes that they’re not alone after all.

There’s something in the woods that wasn’t there before, something that makes strange cries in the night, something with sharp teeth and claws.

When three strangers appear on the mountaintop looking for the creature in the woods, Mattie knows their presence will anger William. Terrible things happen when William is angry.

About The Author

Christina Henry is a horror and dark fantasy author whose works include The Ghost Tree, Looking Glass, The Girl in Red, The Mermaid, Lost Boy, Alice, Red Queen, and the seven book urban fantasy Black Wings series. She enjoys running long distances, reading anything she can get her hands on and watching movies with samurai, zombies and/or subtitles in her spare time. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabby on April 27, 2021

This was so freaking good. This book is so atmospheric and creepy and AMAZING. I can’t imagine being stuck on this snowy mountain with this abusive asshole and also dealing with the fact that there’s a super scary monster / creature roaming around out there. This is exactly the kind of shit I love i......more

Goodreads review by Debra on March 12, 2021

Survival is the name of the game! Mattie is trapped on a mountain trying to survive -- from what and from whom? Mattie cannot remember a time before she and her husband William lived on the mountain. But what she does remember is not to make her husband upset - EVER! When she finds the mutilated body......more

Goodreads review by Holly Hearts Books on April 20, 2021

My biggest gripe with thrillers these days is the way characters react to things. So when a human heart gets thrown at them and they look at each other and then say “hey, wanna make some grilled cheese?” I can’t take it seriously XD Also one of the most abrupt endings I've ever read. You get answers......more

Goodreads review by Misty Marie on May 11, 2022

**3.5** Mattie and William live on a mountain alone. William is an abusive twat that deserves to die several times over. Poor Mattie is a literal walking punching bag. One day she comes across a shredded dead fox when checking snares. She quickly realizes something else not human, not quite animal, h......more

Goodreads review by La Crosse County Library on October 13, 2022

**Spoiler warning!** HOLY HORROR! This one is awesome. From the minute Samantha, (or Martha or Mattie), is kidnapped from her bedroom when she is eight years old until the unbelievable escape 12 years later, her life is controlled by a freak who says she is his wife. (view spoiler)[The abuse that ens (hide spoiler)]......more

Quotes

“Henry’s storytelling is her own sort of witchcraft.”—Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Ararat and Red Hands

“Hair-raising, heart-stopping suspense from start to finish. A perfect nightmare of a novel."–Rachel Harrison, author of The Return

“Henry has expertly walked the line between psychological suspense and horror to crowd-pleasing results for years, and this title is no exception. Hand out freely to fans of Sarah Pinborough, Jennifer McMahon, and Zoje Stage.”–Library Journal

“Near the Bone features compelling and creative characters, descriptions of snow so realistic that they'll make you reach for a blanket and a monster so terrifying that it is sure to haunt the dreams of even the most stoic reader...Near the Bone is a terror-ridden yet poetic hike that will leave your nerves frazzled and heart.”-BookPage


Praise for Christina Henry's novels

"Satisfyingly upends the familiar tale of a clever girl, a dangerous wolf, and a brave savior, and folklore fans will enjoy this bloody near-future variation on a familiar theme."—Publishers Weekly

"An engrossing page-turner that will delight anyone who loves running through thought experiments about the apocalypse.”—Paste 

"A riveting rewrite of Peter Pan."--The Wall Street Journal

"Multiple twists keep the reader guessing, and the fluid writing is enthralling....This is a fine addition to the shelves of any fan of children's classics and their modern subversions."--Publishers Weekly

"This wild, unrelenting tale, full to the brim with the freedom and violence of young boys who never want to grow up, will appeal to fans of dark fantasy."--Booklist

"A horrifying fantasy that will have you reexamining your love for this childhood favorite. Smooth, velvety prose blends well with the deliciously complex characters and intricate story line."--RT Book Reviews (top pick)

"It's full of magic and passion and courage, set against a convincing historical backdrop....Henry's spare, muscular prose is a delight. I loved this novel."--Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

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