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In the Clearing Paperback – August 4, 2020

by J.P. Pomare (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 626 ratings
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Set against a ticking clock, this "haunting" and "atmospheric" thriller that inspired the Hulu miniseries "The Clearing" pits a ruthless cult against a mother's love, revealing that our darkest secrets are the hardest ones to leave behind (Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister).

Four days to go
Amy has only ever known life in the Clearing, amidst her brothers and sisters--until a newcomer, a younger girl, joins the "family" and offers a glimpse of the outside world.
 

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Freya is going to great lengths to seem like an "everyday mum," even as she maintains her isolated lifestyle, hoping to protect her young son and her dog.
 

Two days to go

When news breaks of a missing girl--a child the same age as Freya's son, Billy--Amy and Freya find themselves headed for a shocking collision.
 

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"Pomare captivates in this haunting novel, In The Clearing. I was utterly gripped with the stories of Amy and Freya from start to finish, and fascinated by the unexpected way the two came together.Thrilling, atmospheric and with twists abounding, this book held me in its spell long after the final page. A sure-fire bestseller."―Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Mother-in-Law

“Spine-tingling . . . Pomare is able to pull off red herrings galore and crafty, satisfying twists. A heart-pounding novel made heart-rending by its reflection of real-life events.”―Kirkus Reviews

“Bombshell-laden  . . . Pomare is a writer to watch.”―Publishers Weekly

"A dark, chilling, atmospheric thriller populated with mysterious and wonderfully flawed characters."―Christian White, author of The Nowhere Child

"There's no doubt about it: Pomare is a master of the carefully constructed, impeccably paced psycho-thriller."―Weekend Australian

"Sets its hooks on page one and doesn't let go until the final, chilling line."―Chris Holm, author of The Killing Kind

"A story of motherhood, damage, and a nightmarish cult . . . An outstanding and compulsive read."―Jen Conley, author of Cannibals

"A pared-back firecracker where the danger is clear and present--even if its exact shape remains opaque until the book's climax and final gasp-inducing twist."
―Books & Publishing (Australia)

"Past and present collide in this taut and unpredictable thriller ... Twist follows twist and nothing is as it seems."―Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands

"A riveting read that kept me locked in from page one. Textured, complex, and equally fast-paced and memorable, JP Pomare weaves together cults, the plight of motherhood, and family strife to create a book that will linger with you long after you've read it. The past is ever-present here, in ways both relatable and surprising. Don't miss this one."―Alex Segura, authorof Blackout and Miami Midnight

About the Author

J.P. Pomare has always been drawn to the dark. He grew up on a horse-racing farm in small town New Zealand with two brothers, a sister, two cats, and two border collies. He lives with his wife in Australia, where he works in marketing, writes fiction, and hosts a literary podcast (guests have included Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Safran Foer and E. Lockhart). His debut novel, Call Me Evie, was published in 2019.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mulholland Books (August 4, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316462934
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316462938
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Intense drama with a terrifying cult
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Intense drama with a terrifying cult
In May, I received a link to a sneak peek access to the series, so I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, knowing it’s based on a true story makes it very disturbing.In September, I received access to the book through NetGalley.There are quite a few differences between the two which made the book very confusing. I wish I’d read the book before watching the series. But there are so many differences, I think one of them would have been disappointing. My husband, who didn’t watch the series, thought it was outstanding.Sincere thanks to the publisher for providing access to the book through Novel Suspects/NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own.#NovelSuspectInsidersClub #InTheClearing #HachetteBookClub #JPPomare #netgalley #MulhollandBooks #littlebrownandcompany #Hulu #SneakPeek #honestreview #thrillerbookloverspromotions #thrillerfriendsunite #mysteryandthrills #thrillerobsessedbookishclub #suspense #mystery #lovetoread #bookworms #lovebooks #lovetoreadbooks #fortheloveofbooks #booknerd
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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First saw the book in my local Barnes and noble with a friend we decided to order it and start our own book club and absolutely do not regret buying it. Could not put it down and was not expecting the ending!
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Janalyn
4.0 out of 5 stars An OMG good book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
In the book In The Clearing by JP Palmer The story is told from two points of view one is an overprotective mother Freya who has things she fears from her past including her stepfather her first child’s father in a unname secrets. The second is told from Amy who lives in a cult like setting with her mother Adriane father Adam nine sisters and brothers the new girl Asher makes 11 but she isn’t fitting in as well as the others did. It is set in Australia in the outback Freya is definitely a helicopter mom when it comes to her youngest son Billy The only person she trust is a detective she’s known for years now retired when A local seven-year-old goes missing it jars memories from the past it doesn’t help when she starts receiving flowers anonymously on her doorstep and her ex shows up looking for their oldest son Aston she knows someone is messing with her life but who? Amy is the oldest girl and has the responsibility of helping Asher fit in but all it does is help Amy get a glimpse of the outside world something she starts to contemplate despite it being against the group rules. Everyone has their breaking point for Freya it is when Billy goes missing and for Amy it is when the abuse becomes too much and in the end they both will have to fight demons to find freedom. Let me just say this book was OMG good it’s not your regular every day story but I do want to say I was so disappointed at who was causing all these problems for Freya I didn’t see that coming by miles,… Well played sir… Well played. This is a great book and it’s no wonder it was made into a Netflix series I love Smart intelligently done books and this one was a doozy it would’ve got five stars with the exception of my disappointment at the ending still a great read though. I want to thank Mulholland books for my free art via NetGalley please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate most of my review.
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Kelli
3.0 out of 5 stars Outlier Review!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
Unfortunately this was disappointing and did not provide the intensity I was hoping for. I find cult stories very interesting. This aspect is what intrigued me initially. The book had much potential, however, it did not reach those high levels. The intensity and suspense was overall lacking. Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton.
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C. Yates
5.0 out of 5 stars Depictions of cults and trauma
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
Hey, book lovers! Today I want to share with you my thoughts on a book that I recently finished reading. It's called "In the Clearing" by J. P. Pomare, and it's a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The book follows two main characters: Amy, a young woman who lives in a secluded commune called the Clearing, and Freya, a mother and teacher who has a dark past. Their lives are connected by a mysterious link that will be revealed as the story unfolds.

The book is very well-written, with a fast-paced plot and a lot of twists and turns. The author does a great job of creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere, as well as exploring the themes of cults, manipulation, trauma, and identity. The characters are complex and realistic, and I found myself rooting for them and hoping they would escape their situations.

The book is not for the faint of heart, though. It has some graphic scenes of violence and abuse, and some disturbing revelations that will shock you. It also deals with some sensitive topics, such as mental illness, suicide, and child abduction. If you are easily triggered by these things, you might want to skip this book.

But if you are looking for a gripping and thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the end, I highly recommend "In the Clearing" by J. P. Pomare.

Thank you to NetGalley and Mulholland Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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Dana
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Didn't expect the ending
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
I did not know this book was a series before I read it. Now I plan to watch the series and see how much different it is from the book.

In this book, we follow Amy and Freya. Amy lives in what is known as The Clearing and that's the only life she has ever known. She knows what is expected of her. She helps bring a new girl to their community and we follow her involvement with the child. In certain parts of the book, we get a glimpse of a couple of her journal entries.

Freya is a mom of a young boy. When a girl goes missing, things from her past surface. Someone from her past shows up and we learn more about her.

This book took me completely by surprise by the twist and turns that it had. I didn't see the ending coming at all and I had know idea some of the stuff that was going to happen. Stuff that I can't say in this review because I don't want to give anything away.

I highly recommend this book. It was a decent read and it didn't take that long for me to finish it.
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Dinanand
5.0 out of 5 stars So Creepy!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
At atmospheric novel set in Australia, In the Clearing inspired the Hulu special!
Freya is trying to live a quiet life with her son Billy. She is still her lost child and lost life from before. When a child disappears near by and her ex husband begins calling her, she knows her past has come back to haunt her; As the story unwinds, so much is not what you were expecting!
A truly engrossing story about cults, and trauma that will keep you up all night!
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Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars So good
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2020
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I really liked this book, it had a twist I was not expecting and I find I can usually figure out most mysteries or thrillers and this one caught me off guard. I read this book extremely fast and now I have myself searching for similar books and not quite finding one as good as this one. I loved every second of it!
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Odette
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020
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This book was very interesting in that it gave you a look into how these 'cults' work, was quite disturbing but quite compulsive.
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jan
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in Spain on June 28, 2020
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I raced through this book. The book grips you from the first chapter and takes you on a roller coaster ride. The cult factor is very disturbing & you can imagine the brain washing and emotional blackmail that perhaps effects many people drawn into these cults. Not sure if there is a 2nd book in the pipeline.
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Naomi Shippen
5.0 out of 5 stars Trouble in the family
Reviewed in Australia on October 23, 2022
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Freya has learned to live behind a mask, passing as an average citizen in her small, rural community. But the mother and yoga teacher is haunted by dark impulses that she must constantly keep in check, hiding them from the world behind her secluded, high-security property.

The kidnapping of a local girl brings back painful memories and the demons that Freya usually keeps at bay come to the surface. As Freya’s carefully controlled world begins to unravel, she must fight against unseen enemies to save herself and her young son.

Inspired by the cult of The Family, headed by charismatic leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, In the Clearing examines the long-term effects of being part of a cult and those who are drawn to their evil and charismatic leaders. If you were enthralled by Call Me Evie and Tell Me Lies you are going to love In The Clearing, where the everyday world turns into a nightmare, and the lines between victim and villain become blurred.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Deeply disturbing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020
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Although the book is deeply disturbing, it is also strangely compelling. The reader wants to know what happens next to both Freya & Amy. Though not quite as good as Call Me Evie ( it set a very high bar) it’s still well worth a read.
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