The book “Nobody Goes There” by Lex Sinclair is a disturbing tale that introduces the reader to a small town hiding a huge secret. Following a plot that revolves around strange and horrible things happening in a relatively normal town, the book is an enjoyable read for those who appreciate suspenseful horror stories.
Taking place in a South Wales town that is normal in most respects, “Nobody Goes There” follows the lives of various townspeople as they are terrorized by a mysterious creature that lurks in a nearby canal. The people in town are divided between the older people in town who refuse to discuss the gruesome deaths that continue to occur, and the younger people in the town who constantly tempt fate by exploring the canal. The book follows two students, Dorothy and Owen, as they become aware of a creature that is responsible for the deaths and disappearances in the canal. Though they are both deeply afraid of whatever has been killing locals for generations, they are determined to avenge the deaths of their friends and protect the remaining townspeople.
This is a distinctly UK/Welsh novel, with nuances like “kerb” instead of curb that can make the American reader pause, but is required and enjoyable projecting the realism of taking place in Wales. The strong plot of this book, along with the engaging writing style, keeps the reader interested in both the characters and overall story line. Sinclair is able to tell the story from the point of views of multiple characters allowing the reader to grasp the full horror of the situation while steadily building suspense.
While there are a few issues with grammar and typos, the minor issues do not take much away from the readability of the story.
Overall, this is creepy, disturbing, and a well-written horror/thriller piece is a true page turner that will keep the reader on edge. Expanding upon the classic plot of good versus evil, the book features well crafted, realistic, characters who are forced to face their own fears to protect those around them. I would recommend this book to any horror fan who enjoys a story with a touch of mystery and suspense.
Reviewed by Damnetha Jules
Damnetha is a staff writer, horror book and movie critic.
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