Wildwood A Novel

"Woo does a remarkably effective job building an escalating sense of dread. . . . Fans of the slow-burning domestic horror of Rachel Harrison and Paul Tremblay will want to seek this out." - Publishers Weekly

"A surprise inheritance unearths long-buried secrets in Ashley Woo's bewitching debut. With lush prose, an immersive setting, complex characters, and an intricate, smoldering mystery, Wildwood marks a talented new voice in Gothic suspense." - Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ferry Out and We Were Never Here

"A mesmerizing and haunting debut." - Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Wilds and The Sanatorium

"A Gothic story that blends elements of the supernatural with a modern-day mystery, Wildwood is an atmospheric, witchy read perfect for those who enjoy haunted houses, historical suspense, and a sense of place that comes alive on the page." - Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of Forget Me Not

"Readers who love rambling old houses, eerie and atmospheric settings, creepy woodland, witches, hauntings and mysteries, will feel their skin prickle reading Wildwood. A perfect and accomplished gothic debut." - Holly Craig, internationally bestselling author of The Rip and The Shallows

"A lush, spellbinding page-turner, Wildwood is also a complex, powerful story of land and legacy. I couldn't put it down." - Flynn Berry, Edgar Award winning author of Under the Harrow and Northern Spy

"Wildwood is a haunting, urgent, and unforgettable read. Ashley Woo's stunning debut is a spine-chilling mystery with the emotional depth of a family drama, weaving masterfully plotted suspense with a story of generational trauma, family legacy, and the secrets that outlive us. Wildwood is the rare thriller that is both gripping and profound, haunting you long after its final pages." - Carly Hillman, author of The Refuge