The Withering

The Withering
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010TYZNW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wK8mAb7VQQ1XH

This book was very different from what I thought it would be. It is like a creepy ghost story. It is very interesting and I loved it. It starts out as Victoria, an educated British woman, boards an old steam ship to Europe. She is going to be a Nursing Officer and assist the surgeons.

Right away, she feels too intelligent for the people on the ship. She ends up insulting the people on the ship directly and indirectly. One woman puts Victoria in her place at dinner after growing tired of Victoria boasting all through dinner. All the men laugh and that embarrassed Victoria. She goes to sleep angry that night.

The next morning she woke on the floor as a large steam cargo ship crashed into theirs. She opened her cabin door to be greeted by smoke, fire and rising water. The ship is sinking. An explosion throws Victoria into the water. She manages to climb on a floating box and fall asleep.

The next morning she wakes up on an island. It has ancient ruins, statues, and a building. She finds a crazy lady on the beach she is terrified of and runs from. There is a cloaked women in the building but has no interest in harming Victoria.

This book is creepy and you must read it to find out what happens to Victoria. I love books by this Author which is why I said it was different than I thought. I buy his books knowing they will be a good read and they always are. I’ve read many of his books now and none are money wasted. I highly recommend this Author and his books.