The Lighthouse

Paperback Published on: 03/02/2022
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The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Awaits You!
The Lighthouse is a perfect read for those quiet evenings when its dark outside and all you want to do is curl up on the sofa with a good book. Set on a re... READ MORE
Steven at Bluewater

Synopsis

‘A spooky rollercoaster of a book. Lots of twists and turns – I loved it’ Simon McCleave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 and powerfully atmospheric suspense novel with a gothic edge, perfect for fans of The Hunting Party and The Sanatorium.

Readers have been ensnared by The Lighthouse…
‘Such a strong sense of place…vivid and atmospheric’ CAROLINE CORCORAN

‘Charming, old-fashioned and eerily atmospheric’ DAILY MAIL

‘So creepy it kept me awake!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Claustrophobic and eerie – it kept me guessing!’ NELL PATTISON

‘Wonderfully atmospheric, slow creeping menace, with a chilling edge’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Creepy, tense and so, so atmospheric’ ANDREA MARA

‘Twisty, creepy, impossible to put down – your head will spin’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A claustrophobic atmosphere, mounting suspense and twists and turns that will keep you hooked’ VICKI BRADLEY

‘So many what ifs, twists and turns and nail-biting suspense’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A brilliant page-turner’ CLOSER

‘Doesn’t let you go until the unexpected conclusion – a 5 star read’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008449339
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Lighthouse
A bit of a disappointment
I was sent a copy of The Lighthouse by Fran Dorricott to read and review by NetGalley. I spent most of my time reading this book not quite enjoying it! I... READ MORE
lesleys
The Lighthouse
Didn't really live up to expectations
I seem to have had a thing about books based around lighthouses lately & this one set in Scotland just begged to be read. Six people set off for a reunion ... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
The Lighthouse
Tense gothic thriller set in an abandoned lighthouse
The Lighthouse has been one of my most anticipated releases of 2022 from about the moment I knew about it. Fran Dorricott’s books have been consistently am... READ MORE
Charlotte Graham
The Lighthouse
OK Read
My thanks to NetGalley and publisher Avon Books UK for the electronic copy. I quite liked the premise of the story - six friends from their university day... READ MORE
Hazel.M
The Lighthouse
An entertaining and creepy read….
Fran Dorricott is a Derby based author who decided to change direction and write a “creepy island book”. “The Lighthouse” is a chilling and intensely atmo... READ MORE
A Mother’s Musings
The Lighthouse
What a story!
How do I suppose to review a book which freaked me out enough to turn the light on and keep reading until I finish, despite of an early start the following... READ MORE
Ania Kierczynska
The Lighthouse
Suspense-fueled novel with elements of horror in an atmospheric setting.
Told from the point of view of the women in the story, this suspense thriller held my attention throughout. The rampant tension, brought on by interperson... READ MORE
Fictionophile
The Lighthouse
Atmospheric, creepy & mysterious...I enjoyed this book!
THE LIGHTHOUSE by Fran Dorricott Publish Date: 3 February 2022 I enjoyed this book with a touch of folklore, with mysterious and creepy bits. The well w... READ MORE
LadyBird
The Lighthouse
Part horror, part ghost story and all thriller!
Kira, a travel photographer, brings five university friends with her on a weekend assignment to an isolated island. There will be a long awaited reunion wh... READ MORE
Kathleen Hughes
The Lighthouse
Great atmospheric read
Kira has been asked to take photographs of a converted lighthouse on a remote Scottish Island for an article in a magazine. She thinks it’s the perfect pla... READ MORE
Denise M
The Lighthouse
Mystery?/Paranormal? You decide
Set on a Scottish island the descriptions of the remoteness, the wildness and history is very well described and I could visualise the surroundings. The h... READ MORE
Dana Farren
The Lighthouse
Ghostly thriller set in a Scottish Lighthouse
I love the kind of novel where friends head out to a remote and locked-room kind of setting only for something bad to happen to them. That sounds awful doe... READ MORE
TheBookTrail
The Lighthouse
An Intriguing Mystery
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 ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Lighthouse
Chilling
This was so creepy it kept me awake! When Kira arranges a trip away for her old uni friends, they end up staying in a refurbished lighthouse and cottage. ... READ MORE
Kate Smith
The Lighthouse
Brilliant
This is one fantastic gripping read a ride you will want to get onboard, 6 Friends or 5 plus the girlfriend but i feel that's unfair on Genevieve she's Lu... READ MORE
Dave Wheeler
The Lighthouse
An atmospheric mystery
Six friends get the chance to spend a weekend in a newly renovated lighthouse on a remote Scottish Island. Kira is a photographer with the job of taking ph... READ MORE
Alison Hartley
The Lighthouse
Ok book
I had such high hopes for this book. It kinda reminds me of a previous book I had read. This book actually put me to sleep. There is too much thinking, tal... READ MORE
Annette Johnson
The Lighthouse
Not What It Tries To Be
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy. I found this story to be a bit drawn out and perhaps it's a generational thing but I did not... READ MORE
Steven Capel
The Lighthouse
Atmospheric Psychological Thriller
Friends, James, Jess, Kira, Lucas, Moira and Genevieve are at the Ora lighthouse for a reunion. The trip has been organised by Kira who is a travel photogr... READ MORE
Bridget East
The Lighthouse
a creepy, atmospheric mystery, plus six friends with too much emotional baggage
ummm what the heck my dudes, this was so good — atmospheric, creepy and unnerving. Six friends (with a lot of emotional baggage) go on a holiday to a lig... READ MORE
Lizzie | @littlehux
The Lighthouse
Eerie and atmospheric
The Lighthouse by Fran Dorricott is an eerie and atmospheric read packed full of creepy moments. It was addictive from the outset and took me no time at al... READ MORE
Bookerworm Book Reviews
The Lighthouse
I wasn't expecting that!
I wasn't expecting that!! What an ending! Kira has organised a 'ten year reunion weekend for her & her friends, on a lighthouse on the island of Ora off t... READ MORE
Christine Davies