The Cellar

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The Cellar by Natasha Preston is a gripping young adult thriller that delves into the harrowing tale of a young girl named Summer who is kidnapped and held captive in a basement with three other girls. Her abductor, a seemingly charming man named Colin, is driven by a twisted desire to create a "perfect family." The story alternates between Summer's struggles to survive and the frantic search by her loved ones to bring her back home.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping thrillers packed with suspense and psychological twists. This young adult novel explores themes of captivity and resilience, keeping readers on the edge of their seat as they delve into the dark depths of human behaviour and the power of hope.

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The Cellar

A rising star on Wattpad with more than 7 million reads, published for the first time! "Lily?" My stomach dropped as a tall, dark-haired man stepped into view. Had he been hiding between the trees? "No. Sorry." Gulping, I took a step back. "I'm not Lily."

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Before I could blink, he threw his arms forward and grabbed me. I tried to shout, but he clasped his hand over my mouth, muffling my screams. My heart raced. I'm going to die.

For months, Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her - and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect, pure flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out -

The Cellar by Natasha Preston explores a chilling tale of survival and captivity, testing the limits of hope against a backdrop of darkness.

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The Cellar by Natasha Preston is a young adult thriller that has garnered mixed reviews. Readers have praised its gripping and suspenseful narrative, commending the unique plot and character development. However, some criticisms focus on its pacing and the writing style, which a few found to be slightly lacking in depth. Despite these varied views, the author's ability to weave an engaging story has left a lasting impression on many.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492600978

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 368

About the Author

UK native NATASHA PRESTON grew up in small villages and towns. She discovered her love of writing when she stumbled across an amateur writing site and uploaded her first story and hasn't looked back since. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA and the occasional serial killer.

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