The Hollow Boys

An utterly compelling story, with beautifully drawn characters, spare and lyrical prose, and an atmosphere of dread that gathers like storm clouds, leading up to a perfectly judged climax -- Alex North, author of THE WHISPER MAN
An atmospheric noir set in a doomed town full of characters burning up with secrets that finishes with an emotional gut punch. I loved this book -- Sarah Pinborough, author of BEHIND HER EYES
A brilliantly unsettling piece of purest American Gothic. I absolutely loved it. The twists and turns kept me guessing all the way to the end, and the small town setting was masterfully drawn -- James Oswald, author of NATURAL CAUSES
The Hollow Boys is a stunning novel from the master of small-town thrillers. A journey into a darkness so terrifying the only light is from flames that will never burn out. Fire and ice, sin and redemption, despair and hope, this story has it all and I read it in one frantic sitting, totally transported. This is Ashkanani at the top of his game -- Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEAL
Intriguing, suspenseful and beautifully written, this is Tariq Ashkanani at his dazzling best -- Victoria Selman, author of TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY
Compelling, moving, heavy on atmosphere - terrific storytelling -- Mari Hannah, author of WITHOUT A TRACE
A chilling, razor-sharp novel that creeps under your skin and refuses to let go. A carefully crafted portrait of small-town America, thick with dread and humidity, where the worst has happened. Unforgettable, beautiful and bleak -- Sam Holland, author of THE PUPPET MASTER
I was totally gripped by this book. Fantastic characters and a seemingly unsolvable mystery -- Leonora Nattrass, author of BLUE WATER
Bleak and shocking, Ashkanani masterfully rips open the seams of ex-mining town Aurora, exposing the darkness and toxicity at its core, while illuminating the humanity of those left standing. A powerful and unsettling read from an author at the top of his game -- Heather Critchlow, author of UNSOLVED
Incredible. The Hollow Boys is set against the backdrop of small town America, and delivers perfectly the mystery of two missing boys. It's addictive, pacy, and it has heart -- L.V. Matthews, author of THE TWINS
Tariq Ashkanani is a phenomenal storyteller. The Hollow Boys is tense, atmospheric and expertly crafted. A masterclass in mood and menace -- Joanna Wallace, author of YOU'D LOOK BETTER AS A GHOST
Deliciously sinister and perfectly plotted -- Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN YOU AND ME
Brilliant, with shades of Stephen King. A propulsive tale -- Tina Baker, author of CALL ME MUMMY
A twisty, vivid thriller laced with character depth and a haunting violence that crackles off the page -- Rachel Wolf, author of FIVE NIGHTS
An absolutely spectacular slice of American gothic. Brilliantly written, wrong-footed me throughout, I didn't want it to end -- Adam Simcox, author of THE DYING SQUAD