Fiddleback – J. M. Morris

Description

Fiddleback by J.M. Morris is a chilling psychological thriller that masterfully blends suspense, dread, and personal trauma. The story follows Ruth Gemmill, a woman desperate to locate her younger brother Alex after he suddenly vanishes from the quiet town of Greenwell, where he had been living and teaching. As Ruth makes enquiries, she quickly discovers the town’s unhelpful locals, secretive police force, and unsettling atmosphere offer far more questions than answers. Rumours of a mysterious grey man seen with Alex before his disappearance hint at something deeply sinister beneath the town’s surface.

As her search intensifies, Ruth is forced to confront terrifying memories of an abusive ex-boyfriend she escaped in London — a man she fears might now be following her. The further she digs, the more reality begins to twist around her, leading to a terrifying conclusion where she realises she is at the centre of a darkness far worse than she imagined. Morris expertly captures that horrifying moment when people lose their humanity, becoming something dangerous and unpredictable.

Fiddleback is a gripping, atmospheric thriller perfect for readers who enjoy dark psychological suspense with unnerving small-town secrets and intense emotional stakes.