Lullaby in the Woods

By: Mark Garrod

Narrated by: John Bomhoff

A secluded cottage. A ringing phone. A voice that knows your name.

When Sarah escapes to a remote cabin deep in the woods, she expects peace—a break from the noise of the world, a chance to be alone. But something is wrong here. The silence feels unnatural. The shadows stretch too far. And then the phone rings.

At first, she thinks it’s a wrong number. A strange, childlike voice sings a nursery rhyme before the line goes dead. But the calls keep coming. The voice begins to mock her. It laughs when she’s afraid. It whispers from just outside her window. It knows exactly where she is.

Sarah locks the doors, checks the windows, searches for help—but the nearest town is miles away, and the only road out is useless when her car won’t start. Trapped and isolated, she realizes this is no random stalker. This is something darker. Something patient. Something that has been waiting for her.

As the night stretches on, the calls grow more frantic, the singing more distorted, and the presence outside moves closer. And then, the voice is no longer on the phone. It’s inside the house.

She thought she came here to escape.

But she was brought here for a reason.

And the game has only just begun.

©2025 Mark Garrod (P)2025 Mark Garrod

Just...strange.

The narrator was good. No issues with him. The story was so strange. It truly didn't make any sense. Production wise, it was way over produced. There was background noise and sounds for every little thing. I was in sensory overload at one point. I received this copy for free to review. Had I bought it, I would have likely DNFed and returned it, sadly.

Lullaby of Terror: Trapped in Woods

TL;DR:
Mark Garrod's "Lullaby in the Woods" is a terrifying thriller that will make you think twice about solo retreats. Sarah's seemingly peaceful escape turns into a nightmare of mysterious phone calls and mounting dread. If you love stories that blur the lines between isolation and terror, this book is your next obsessive read. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down. Keep reading for the full scoop!

Synopsis:
Imagine seeking solitude in a remote cabin, only to discover you're anything but alone. Sarah thought she'd found the perfect escape from the world's chaos, but something sinister is lurking just beyond the treeline. What starts as unsettling phone calls quickly escalates into a mind-bending game of cat and mouse that will leave you questioning every shadow and sound.

Spillin' the Book Tea:
Let me tell you about the book that had me checking over my shoulder every five minutes. "Lullaby in the Woods" is not your average thriller it's a total mind trip. The way Garrod builds tension is ridiculous. I literally found myself holding my breath during certain passages, wondering what was going to happen next. It's like a rollercoaster ride through psychological terror that keeps you guessing until the very end.

The Vibes It Brings:
🏠 Isolated cabin horror
🔊 Mysterious phone calls
👻 Psychological mind games
🌲 Creepy woodland setting
🚨 Mounting tension and suspense
🤯 Unexpected plot twists

Narration:
John Bomhoff absolutely crushed the audiobook performance. His voice captures the growing tension perfectly, making the creepy moments feel even more intense. The way he switches between Sarah's increasingly panicked states is seriously impressive. My only tiny critique is that some of the sound effects were a bit much they occasionally pulled me out of the story's flow.


Final Thoughts:
This isn't just another thriller. It's the kind of book that gets under your skin and stays there. Garrod has created a world so immersive that you'll forget you're reading and start feeling like you're right there in the cabin with Sarah. If you're looking for a book that will keep you up way past your bedtime, clutching your blanket and jumping at every little noise this is it. "Lullaby in the Woods" is a must-read for anyone who loves psychological thrillers that mess with your head.