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btpbookclub's review
4.0
I want to start with the cover… Simple, yet draws you in and relates to the story well. A good first impression. This is the first book I have read by Jim Ody and it will not be my last. I awarded four stars. This is my kind of story. I was interested after the prologue as that caught my attention. The Place That Never Existed is written well, easy to read and fast paced with some brilliant Characters and settings. This is a well thought out plot and story which I would recommend to you all. I enjoyed reading this one. This book keeps you guessing till the last page. Enjoy!
syren1532's review
4.0
Paul and Debbie are newly married and spending their honeymoon in a secluded cabin in the woods near a village called Huntsman Cove in Devon. This is a well paced novel and saying anymore about the story would lead to spoilers so I'll simply say that strange things have been happening in Huntsman Cove and Paul and Debbie become unwittingly involved. Totally did not expect the ending.
faysieh's review
3.0
This is not my usual type of book at all and so has to be taken into account when reading my review as I really don't think I am best placed to do the book and writer justice.
The book follows Paul and Debbie as they marry and spend a few days honeymooning in the Devon village of Huntsman Cove. They hire a cabin tucked away in the woods which is owned by ex police officer Ginny.
The pair are plagued by a very disturbed ex girlfriend and some strange goings on further into the wood at the Dudley House. Anyone who has visited this abandoned place never lives to tell the tale.
There are a whole host of characters, possibly too many, and they all are a little bit weird.
The book is full of humour, some of which I enjoyed immensely - I think Red Bear and the conversation with a CB radio was my highlight - and Jez made me laugh at times too. However practically every character mused about or acted upon some sexual fantasy or other and for me this just wasn't my thing.
I read on, intrigued as to what was going to happen next and what on earth was going on at The Dudley House. I could never have guessed. A surprising and bizarre ending with an even more bizarre epilogue!
This book does not conform to any genre boundaries and is definitely an off the peg designer read as opposed to a chainstore trend. I think it will (and does) appeal to readers who will have read similar books whereas for me, my first foray into this sort of read, I need a little more time to acclimatise!
The book follows Paul and Debbie as they marry and spend a few days honeymooning in the Devon village of Huntsman Cove. They hire a cabin tucked away in the woods which is owned by ex police officer Ginny.
The pair are plagued by a very disturbed ex girlfriend and some strange goings on further into the wood at the Dudley House. Anyone who has visited this abandoned place never lives to tell the tale.
There are a whole host of characters, possibly too many, and they all are a little bit weird.
The book is full of humour, some of which I enjoyed immensely - I think Red Bear and the conversation with a CB radio was my highlight - and Jez made me laugh at times too. However practically every character mused about or acted upon some sexual fantasy or other and for me this just wasn't my thing.
I read on, intrigued as to what was going to happen next and what on earth was going on at The Dudley House. I could never have guessed. A surprising and bizarre ending with an even more bizarre epilogue!
This book does not conform to any genre boundaries and is definitely an off the peg designer read as opposed to a chainstore trend. I think it will (and does) appeal to readers who will have read similar books whereas for me, my first foray into this sort of read, I need a little more time to acclimatise!
sarahs_bookish_life's review
4.0
Something I have come to learn with this author’s books is always to expect the unexpected and this couldn’t be more true with this book!
The story mainly focuses on Paul and Debbie who are recently married and have booked a cabin in an idyllic part of Devon. It turns out that not only are they in danger from someone back home but also where they are on their honeymoon! Huntswood Cove maybe on the surface a lovely little fishing town, but the residents we get to meet had alarm bells ringing in my head.
Things start to take a darker turn when Paul and Debbie stumble on a derelict house in the woods. There is something sinister a foot and to be honest, things get a little bit crazy from this point onwards. You won’t get any spoilers from me but it ramped up the fun level for me.
The Place that Never Existed was an entertaining read which grabbed my attention. I enjoyed the threads to do with someone from Paul and Debbie’s past as well as the strange going ons in the small coastal town. The story takes some unexpected turns where you do need to suspend your belief somewhat but this actually added to it’s appeal and had me racing through the pages towards the end to see just what secrets this community were hiding! You won’t be disappointed when you find out!
The story mainly focuses on Paul and Debbie who are recently married and have booked a cabin in an idyllic part of Devon. It turns out that not only are they in danger from someone back home but also where they are on their honeymoon! Huntswood Cove maybe on the surface a lovely little fishing town, but the residents we get to meet had alarm bells ringing in my head.
Things start to take a darker turn when Paul and Debbie stumble on a derelict house in the woods. There is something sinister a foot and to be honest, things get a little bit crazy from this point onwards. You won’t get any spoilers from me but it ramped up the fun level for me.
The Place that Never Existed was an entertaining read which grabbed my attention. I enjoyed the threads to do with someone from Paul and Debbie’s past as well as the strange going ons in the small coastal town. The story takes some unexpected turns where you do need to suspend your belief somewhat but this actually added to it’s appeal and had me racing through the pages towards the end to see just what secrets this community were hiding! You won’t be disappointed when you find out!
emmasmart82's review
5.0
Loved this book I got this for an honest review and I can honestly say I enjoyed all the twists and turns and how people in power think they are all that and can get away with anything they want when people start disappearing from a certain house and nobody questioned it till the newlyweds come and there landlord ex police officer started to get suspicious of the activity in the house and started asking one of her old colleagues that all the fun started only thing what I didn't understand why it ended they way it did I'm hoping there is going to be more in the series with Paul and Debbie.
helenrreads's review
4.0
The Place That Never Existed is a thriller that follows Paul and Debbie on their wedding and honeymoon. Which happens to be in a strange town full of mysterious people and goings on. The story is really well written and sets the scenes perfectly. Paul and Debbie are really likeable characters that you will be rooting for as the story unfolds. The book is very tense in places and kept me turning the pages right up until the end. The ending has a massive plot twist that I never saw coming at all! Although thrillers are not my usual genre of book (I've said before I'm a bit of wimp) I really enjoyed reading this.
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