Winterset Hollow: A Novel

Everyone has wanted their favorite book to be real, if only for a moment. Everyone has wished to meet their favorite characters, if only for a day. But be careful in that wish, for even a history laid in ink can be repaid in flesh and blood, and reality is far deadlier than fiction . . . especially on Addington Isle.


Winterset Hollow follows a group of friends to the place that inspired their favorite book-a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But after a series of shocking discoveries, they find that much of what the world believes to be fiction is actually fact, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It's Barley Day . . . and you're invited to the hunt.


Winterset Hollow is as thrilling as it is terrifying and as smart as it is surprising. A uniquely original story filled with properly unexpected twists and turns, Winterset Hollow delivers complex, indelible characters and pulse- pounding action as it storms toward an unforgettable climax that will leave you reeling. How do you celebrate Barley Day? You run, friend. You run.

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Published Sep 1, 2021

286 pages

Average rating: 7.08

106 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Kristin Rose
Apr 01, 2025
6/10 stars
Read for book club. I liked this dark fantasy novel but I felt like it was lacking something. The writing was interesting with paragraphs shifting POVs. It made things a bit confusing at times. I didn’t love the book overall but I did love the allegory on colonialism and slavery. Interesting concept that was a bit underdeveloped.
thenotoriousABC
Apr 24, 2025
10/10 stars
Wow… what a wild ride! Durham creates such an incredible world on this strange island. It’s the ultimate don’t meet your heroes cautionary tale. A must read!
LMahoney
Jan 26, 2024
10/10 stars
AMAZING! Just so freaking good. The writing, the setting, the plot, the characters... it was all so darn good. I mean the Hounds? just wow! I cannot wait to read this again! This is one that will stick with me!
SM Carriere
Jan 18, 2024
7/10 stars
This was a fine, quick read (quick as I could make it considering all my other obligations). A really interesting idea - kinda if the creatures of Farthing Wood went on a revenge-fuelled, murderous rampage - that had some real moments of pathos. I did cry once, which boosted the rating.
Swc
Jul 28, 2022
10/10 stars
I loved this so much! There needs to be a cozy horror genre.

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