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The Children on the Hill

By: Jennifer McMahon
Narrated by: Erin Moon
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Drowning Kind comes a genre-defying novel, inspired by Mary Shelley’s masterpiece Frankenstein, that brilliantly explores the eerie mysteries of childhood and the evils perpetrated by the monsters among us.

1978: At her renowned treatment center in picturesque Vermont, the brilliant psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Hildreth, is acclaimed for her compassionate work with the mentally ill. But when she’s home with her cherished grandchildren, Vi and Eric, she’s just Gran—teaching them how to take care of their pets, preparing them home-cooked meals, providing them with care and attention and love.

Then one day Gran brings home a child to stay with the family. Iris—silent, hollow-eyed, skittish, and feral—does not behave like a normal girl.

Still, Violet is thrilled to have a new playmate. She and Eric invite Iris to join their Monster Club, where they dream up ways to defeat all manner of monsters. Before long, Iris begins to come out of her shell. She and Vi and Eric do everything together: ride their bicycles, go to the drive-in, meet at their clubhouse in secret to hunt monsters. Because, as Vi explains, monsters are everywhere.

2019: Lizzy Shelley, the host of the popular podcast Monsters Among Us, is traveling to Vermont, where a young girl has been abducted, and a monster sighting has the town in an uproar. She’s determined to hunt it down, because Lizzy knows better than anyone that monsters are real—and one of them is her very own sister.

“A must for psychological thriller fans” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), The Children on the Hill takes us on a breathless journey to face the primal fears that lurk within us all.

©2022 Jennifer McMahon. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Unexpected Plot Twists • Engaging Storyline • Excellent Narration • Satisfying Ending • Immersive Storytelling
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The story was really good and I really liked this book but the narrator got really whiny when reading some characters parts and by the end of the book I was wanting to fast forward through it

Narrator was a little whiny

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I have read a 3 of Jennifer McMahon's novels and enjoyed all.
I thought the story moved slowly in the beginning and almost chose not to listen.
The narration did not make this story interesting. I wondered if I had been able to read it in its print format I would have found it much more appealing.
However, I'm glad I continued because the ending had a great twist.

Narration hurt the story

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We’ll written but demonic and scary. Human torture and child abuse. Would not read again but couldn’t put it down.

Scary

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Great story that from the beginning had me guessing! Will definitely recommend! Like the twist at the end too!

Loved this

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Twists and turns to keep you captivated and absolutely entertained. A great story and wonderfully read.

Wonderfully unpredictable

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I liked all of the characters and the story was unique but a bit redundant with the Monster Book.
Overall, it was a good read and well written.
The narrator was excellent.

The mystery of the family

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I thought this was going to be a horror novel and it was not. I was pleasantly surprised at much I enjoyed the story and the performance of the audio book narration. Some predictable twists and some I didn't see coming all ending in a scene that still leaves you wondering.

Great plot with some twists

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some plot twists you see from a mile away, but I guarantee you, even a seasoned reader will adore the ending of this book. voice acting is super well done, Erin Moon is sensational, she even makes a whiny younger brother character v. convincing! bravo, Ms. McMahon! More please?

fantastic twisty plot! BUY IT!

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This book was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint. I loved how it kept me guessing throughout the story and the ending was not what I expected. The narrator did an amazing job.

LOVE IT

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Loved the dual timelines. The story had a nice flow with a few surprises along the way. I finished the book in just a couple of days. I like how the author ended the book. The narrator was excellent.

Kept me listening

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