Huge thank you to Oblivion Publishing for the ARC of this book and the chance to review for you.

Wow - what a ride! Buckle up because this book doles out tension like sprinkles on a cupcake. From the very first page, I was totally gripped.
Patrick Delaney takes the reader through a mindbending journey around the nightmarish town of Silvers Hollow, where everything is not quite what it seems.
This book is not for the faint hearted! I’m not, so it was fine! 😂 it’s literally the definition of a pageturner! I couldn’t put it down - I just had to keep reading to find out what I’m hell was going on.
A fast paced, exhilarating read. I can’t wait to see what this author does next.
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The story opens with an unnamed woman waking up disorientated in an abandoned train station in her home town, but with a touch of amnesia. She meets an uneasy police officer who finds her and attempts to get to where she needs to go. The only problem is that this unnamed woman has no idea why she is in Silvers Hollow and how she got there and that is only the beginning of her problems.

From the moment you leave the train station with the woman the story kicks into overdrive and you are thrown into a mystery thriller that doesn't let up throughout it's 160+ page run. The pace of the plot is quick, but coherent enough to follow with ease. The writing style was short, choppy, and claustrophobic - which perfectly fit for the theme and plot of the story.

In a town where there is no concept of night or day, time, people, or even the basic functions of town you are constantly questioning everything you read and learn from the little bits of information that the woman is given (which isn't a lot). The flashbacks to her childhood and family life in the same town that parallel the situation she is in are engaging and add another depth to the already saturated and disorientating story. If you feel confused half the time you're reading, then you're on the right track.

The imagery that Patrick Delaney paints about this desolate and confusing town is at times down right eerie, and you really begin to feel as panicked and confused as the woman in the story. From the constant mentioning of 'The Emergency' with zero explanation followed, to the strange neighbors that say and do things that further how truly bizarre the whole situation is. There was so much tension at times that I truly did not know where the story was going to end up going and to further that point, I think that is what I truly enjoyed the most about this story was that the mystery wasn't completely obvious. I had to really put myself in the Woman's shoes from beginning to end and discover the answers just as she did. There were at least five times I found myself thinking 'Did I miss something? what is going on now?' and flipping back a few pages to re read again to find out that, no, I did not in fact miss anything I just have to keep reading to find out whats going on. I loved the feeling of everything being so unpredictable and almost dream like.

As someone who really dislikes endings to almost every book I read, I didn't mind this one! It was vague and slightly confusing yes, but I let your imagination run a little wild for your own interpretation of everything that happened. I enjoyed it, which surprised me.

If you're looking for a solid horror-mystery-thriller read that you can devour in a single sitting, I highly recommend picking this one up! I will definitely be looking into the authors other works now!

FINAL RATING: 4/5 stars

*Special thanks to Netgalley and Oblivion for this digital reviewer copy in exchange for an honest review!

***Some spoilers***

This book is definitely creepy and thrilling. You’re left questioning what is going on and keep turning the page to find out answers! I literally read this in one day because I needed to know what exactly the heck is going on! The end is where I realize that maybe this whole thing is a dream...because why else did this world seem weird, the people acting strange, lack of “time” in this book...the fact that our unnamed main character describes how good she is at lucid dreaming. If you’re up for a mind blown psychological thriller, then this one if for you!

I’m not convinced I understood anything I just read, but I couldn’t stop reading. This story was completely enthralling and dark and mysterious. Overall I considered it great, but maybe I should have read the House that Fell from Sky first?

I am trying to find words to explain how I feel about this book. I fear I am not quite as eloquent as Mr. Delaney but I will do my best. So, this is a trippy book indeed. It starts off with a woman who is disorientated and it pretty much doesn't let up for the entire story. Throughout I found myself muttering, "what is going on" because that is how you feel. It is very much a fevered dream and that has pluses and minuses. I was desperate to know what was happening but then felt like in the end I still don't know.

Delaney can write and that is evident throughout. He knows how to spin a tale but he also was really good at keeping everything just mysterious enough that you had to keep reading. It isn't a long story, with no chapters and discernable page numbers it's hard to say how long, but it keeps you in its grip. However, I kind of felt by the end that it could have been just a tad bit longer and perhaps took place over the course of a bit more time. It is insinuated that all this happens is during one day but maybe not and of course that is on purpose to keep us confused, but I wanted more interactions with other people. Also, when it ended and what is happening is revealed, it felt anticlimactic. Although I will say once you learn why there are no timepieces and it's always dark you will be surprised but man is the ending vague as ever. If that's not your thing, you won't like this.

All in all, this was an enjoyable read. It kept me on the edge of my seat and made me feel dread at what was to come. That is what we can expect from a good thriller and this fits the bill.

Thanks to NetGalley and Oblivion Publishing for an advanced copy!

4.5 stars -- the immediate and escalating sense of cloying wrongness, the twisting of the familiar, is addictive. The surreal violence and desire for answers ended up gripping me -- and even though we don't get all of the answers, it feels perfectly right for this story. There's a simple accessibility to the writing, which allows the imagery and story to really shine through and keep the flow of the plot moving easily. Really enjoyed this!

Reading Silvers Hollow feels like a fever dream in all of the best ways. It starts with our main character, who has woken at a train station in her home town with no real recollection of why she’s there. Everyone around her refers to “the emergency” but refuse to give an explanation as to what exactly that might mean. We spend the rest of the story trying to piece together the reality of the situation, which is presented slowly enough to retain interest. I’d definitely recommend this story to those that don’t mind using their imagination to fill in the blanks. I give this story 4 stars.

Thanks to Patrick Delaney and NetGalley for this eARC in return for an honest review!

Wow! Tension just flows from this book, where nothing is quite right!

It has a dreamlike quality, an unrealness that unsettles and yet urges you to press on. While it leaves many questions unanswered, I suspect the answers are open to your own interpretation. This is a book you may have to imbibe slowly, and perhaps digest in smaller chunks.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC to review.

This was my first introduction to Patrick Delaney as an author, and all I have to say is - WOW! The fast-paced, labyrinth-like plot flow was at sometimes confusing. However, the character’s thoughts were the same way, so it made sense that there would be no chapter numbers, short “chapters”, and quick moving thought patterns.

What first drew me to the book was the cover. I’m a sucker for “reading a book by it’s cover” so to speak, and this one really caught my attention. I’m not usually one to enjoy first person narration because I like connecting and knowing about all of the characters in a story. I did, however, enjoy the character development of the nameless protagonist; from utterly confused woman waking up at a deserted train station to the peaceful fate-accepting woman that ends the novel.

My only plight was that I found the follow almost too quick. I would often find myself having to backtrack and re-read some parts because I honestly didn’t understand what was going on. Even the ending left me with an overwhelming feeling of “what the heck did I just read”. Was it a good book? Yes. Would I have picked it up off of a bookstore shelf? Very likely. It would not, however, be on my top 10 list of books I’ve read so far this year.

Amazing. This book from the beginning had me racing, I could not put the book down. It is one of those WTF mind fucks that even once you reach the end you feel vulnerable and exposed. Really really fantastic. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Where can I begin with this book? At once a creepy mystery AND an apocalyptic thriller AND a sad story of family and loss.

Written in the first person by an unnamed narrator, the oddness of the town in which she wakes is palpable, almost pervasive. Meeting a string of interesting characters and trying to come to terms with a haunted past, the character quickly learns that she is way outside of her depth. The book quickly spirals into the last possible ending you could ever expect.

My next step is to find some of the other books by this author and read those as well. I was very impressed by the writing style.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. All opinions are my own.

First let me say thanks to NetGalley for my ARC for an honest review! This book was TRIPPY! I was about as confused as the main character. A woman wakes up at the train station in her hometown, she has no idea what happened or how she got there. It is all very confusing, is she dreaming? Is she not? It seems like it's "Dark" the whole book and just a very eerie feeling. Time seemed to drag on and I felt it took awhile before everything started to pick up. There seems to be hints of maybe molestation with her sister and dad? Or atleast that's what I gathered, and was actually blown away at the end when I found out what exactly was going on behind the red door in their house. Definitely a page turner!

My review was also posted to my goodreads account linked to my profile!

It's a rather short story and a quick read. It left me confused.. I would want to know more! What the hell was actually going on in this story? A weird book but because I was intriged I give it 3 stars.

*Warning: Hallucinations and highly intense daydreaming may occur*

"We dream of shadows. And that's exactly where I am now. A world of shadows."

"Silvers Hollow" by Patrick Delaney dives into an illusionary world reminiscent of lucid dreaming except for the dark, sinister atmosphere haunting the town and the young woman traveling within it. Delaney brings to life hidden fears of being trapped in a nightmare, tossed in a realm both familiar and unfamiliar, in which the only way out is through.

A young woman ends up at the train station of her hometown, Silvers Hollow. The station has been closed for years, which raises the question of how she got there and why she's returned. A cop offers to drive her home but takes a detour through the town that is exactly how she remembers it and yet ... is completely different. Things only become stranger from there.

Time doesn't exist. There's no night or day which makes prying apart the days and hours nearly impossible but explains why the neighbor is watering their grass in the dark. On top of it all, residents keep speaking about an emergency but clam up every time the woman asks them to elaborate. What emergency? Does it have something to do with the odd inner workings of the town or is that due to something much more sinister? Why won't anyone talk about it? Most importantly, does it have something to do with the woman's memory loss and her sudden and inexplicable return home?

This story mirrors a dream perfectly. It's disorienting, fluid, lacks a concrete sense of time, and the only purpose of memory is to create a further sensation of alienation to the strange events taking place. What is even more incredible is Delaney's ability to skillfully craft a coherent story while keeping the reader (and main character) completely unhinged the entire time.

Despite the odd turn of events and the disorienting nature of the story, it was easy to follow and understand. A lot of questions are raised throughout the novel, but it's what drives the reader to dig through the details, read between the lines, and find whatever hidden clues are embedded in the story itself to figure out what kind of rabbit hole they've fallen in. Only by cracking open these pages and diving into the deep unknown will readers find any answers (maybe).

Not only is this a crazy, psychological thriller with elements of horror guaranteed to be a joyride from hell, but Delaney is a stunning writer with a knack for creating highly intense and vivid detail that brings a lifelike aspect to their stories. "Silvers Hollow" is highly recommended and worth the possibility of any hallucinations and daydreams that may occur.

The expected publication date for "Silvers Hollow" is August 15th, 2021. Save the date and add it to your reading lists!

A big thank you to NetGalley, Oblivion Publishing, and Patrick Delaney for providing me with a free e-arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

You may like this book if you were a fan of more jumbled narratives like The Sound & the Fury, Inception, or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind where you’re wondering WTF is going on the whole time and that is what compels you to keep reading. However, unlike mine-banding movies, I don’t think the end has a satisfying payoff. Rather than keeping you guessing and ending with a twist you didn’t expect, this seems more like a bait and switch end & there are still some vague concepts and unanswered questions through the POV of a nameless main character. I expected about four other endings, but was overall disappointed to hang with this whole book to feel like the ending was a “Gotcha! Fooled you!”

3.5 stars rounded up.

Silvers Hollow follows the same vein as The House That Fell From the Sky, but without some of its magic. Set in the same universe, it follows an unnamed protagonist as she wanders around the desolate streets of a place that looks sort of familiar, without knowing why she's there or how she got there, all leading up to an ending that may or may not have made sense.

The story left me in a constant state of confusion. I was so eager to get to the end but when I finally got there I had so many unanswered questions. I don't mind a little ambiguity but this was on a whole new level. Not necessary to read THTFRTS before this (definitely read that one) but if you like The Twilight Zone you'll probably like this.

Thanks to Oblivion Publishing and Netgalley for my auto-approval.

Thanks NetGalley publishers and author for this advance readers copy!
Talk about a good book! This is everything a reader wants! I enjoyed everything about this read!
The writing was fabulous! The story even better! The characters development was awesome!
Great book!

A young woman wakes up in an old train station. She suddenly realizes she is back in her hometown, although she has no idea how that happened. Her head hurts. And something is not right…

The best way to describe ‘Silvers Hollow’ is… a labyrinth.
The nameless main character tries to find a way out, tries to understand what’s happening, but no one wants to give her an honest answer. There’s some kind of emergency, some say. An event. And chapter after chapter, the woman tries to gather clues, and you as the reader try to gather clues as well, but as a first person novel you only know what she knows, and you don’t even know if you should trust her as a narrator.
It is really unnerving, sometimes frustrating but always exciting, and maybe you reach the point where you think you know some fragments of what is happening, like the red door, but then you are not sure because she is not sure, and you have no idea of that time it is, neither in the novel nor in real life because you’ve been reading for the last… how many hours? And she wants answers and you do as well, but the novel is not going to give them up without a fight, a feeling amazingly well achieved through the prose and the many unknown layers of the woman.
And then it ends. And no one, absolutely no one, saw the twist coming.
So now you want to read it again, look for clues again, try to find those breadcrumbs you did not know were important in the first place.

And the labyrinth opens its doors… again.

Silvers Hollow is a crazy book. I did not know what was happening most of the time. The story was really well-written and fast paced. I loved the authors writing style. It is confusing though, and I still am not sure what happened.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me a copy to review.
This was my first time reading any work from this author and I found it a bit hard to get into. I found myself rereading certain parts to gain clarity. I think the overall story line is fantastic and Delaney does master the suspense and eerines needed for the story.