In the Clearing

"Pomare captivates in this haunting novel, In The Clearing. I was utterly gripped with the stories of Amy and Freya from start to finish, and fascinated by the unexpected way the two came together.Thrilling, atmospheric and with twists abounding, this book held me in its spell long after the final page. A sure-fire bestseller."

“Spine-tingling . . . Pomare is able to pull off red herrings galore and crafty, satisfying twists. A heart-pounding novel made heart-rending by its reflection of real-life events.”

“Bombshell-laden  . . . Pomare is a writer to watch.”

"A dark, chilling, atmospheric thriller populated with mysterious and wonderfully flawed characters."

"There's no doubt about it: Pomare is a master of the carefully constructed, impeccably paced psycho-thriller."

"Sets its hooks on page one and doesn't let go until the final, chilling line."

"A story of motherhood, damage, and a nightmarish cult . . . An outstanding and compulsive read."

"A pared-back firecracker where the danger is clear and present--even if its exact shape remains opaque until the book's climax and final gasp-inducing twist."

"Past and present collide in this taut and unpredictable thriller ... Twist follows twist and nothing is as it seems."

"A riveting read that kept me locked in from page one. Textured, complex, and equally fast-paced and memorable, JP Pomare weaves together cults, the plight of motherhood, and family strife to create a book that will linger with you long after you've read it. The past is ever-present here, in ways both relatable and surprising. Don't miss this one."