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Kate’s Review: “A History of Wild Places”
Book : “A History of Wild Places” by Shea Ernshaw
Publishing Info : Atria Books, December 2021
Where Did I Get This Book : I received an eARC from NetGalley.
Book Description : Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. When he takes on the case of Maggie St. James—a well-known author of dark, macabre children’s books—he’s led to a place many believed to be only a legend .
Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. By all accounts, the commune shouldn’t exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it… he disappears. Just like Maggie St. James .
Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Travis’s abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. No one is allowed in or out, not when there’s a risk of bringing a disease—rot—into Pastoral. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isn’t as safe as they believed—and that darkness takes many forms .
Hauntingly beautiful, hypnotic, and bewitching, A History of Wild Places is a story about fairy tales, our fear of the dark, and losing yourself within the wilderness of your mind .
Review : Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an eARC of this novel!
I read the book “The Wicked Deep” by Shea Ernshaw, and while I thought that a story of three witch sisters who were executed and now have a curse upon the town that wronged them would be my jam, I didn’t really care for it. I didn’t really think about it again, but when I saw the description for “A History of Dark Places”, her adult fiction debut, I was incredibly intrigued by the premise of missing people and a possible forest cult. And boy am I glad I picked this up, because this? This WAS my jam!
“A History of Wild Places” pulled the wool over my eyes and totally tricked me. And I went into it sniffing out the twist and the surprises, which I know probably isn’t the BEST way to go into a novel with twists, but hey, it still managed to take me by surprise. So kudos! Ernshaw balances an elephant in the room mystery with another, incredibly intense mystery, and manages to interconnect them in ways that felt satisfying and that pay off. The first mystery is what happened to missing novelist Maggie St. Clair, as well as the man looking for her Travis Wren. The second mystery has to do with the town that St. Clair and Wren found themselves within, an isolated wilderness commune called Pastoral, as some years after their disappearances, the villagers are cut off from the world due to a plague… or is it? In that storyline we follow the perspectives of married couple Theo and Calla, and Calla’s blind sister Bee, who is in love with Levi, the leader of Pastoral. The comparisons to “The Village” are well earned on many levels, but I felt like this book did a good job of actually pulling off what “The Village” was trying to do. I mean, I knew that something was off, and as Theo, Calla, and Bee all got closer and closer to the secrets of Pastoral, the secrets of evidence of Maggie’s and Travis’s presence, and the secrets that they keep from each other as well, the intensity goes higher and higher until it’s completely through the roof. I found myself charging through a good chunk of the book in one sitting because I needed to know what was going to happen, and if my predictions were right. Side note: they rarely were. Ernshaw pulled almost all of her twists off, and they all felt earned.
I also liked all of the characters. Theo, Calla, and Bee are all well thought out and seeing all of them start to question Pastoral, and start to unlock mysteries and memories, was deeply satisfying. I think that Bee was probably my favorite, as she is intrepid, incredibly caring, and a little bit psychic (a trait that she shares with Travis; this wasn’t really explored as much as it could have been, however, and that’s one of the few qualms I had with this book). As he deeply in love with Pastoral leader Levi, but after Levi makes a decision that supposedly keeps the community safe at the expense of the life of one community member, she starts to question everything about the town, and Levi himself. Ernshaw writes a woman who is devoted to her sister and her community, and whose love for a man is starting to crack apart as she begins to realize that he may not be what he seems to be. It’s a woman who is realizing that she is in a cult, and it’s heartbreaking and a little bit scary, as it becomes clear that she is very possibly in serious danger.
“A History of Wild Places” also has a very dreamy quality to it that makes it feel like a dark fairy tale as much as a bone chilling thriller. We have people who have walked into the woods and seemingly disappeared, we have people with the power of visions and deep empathy, and we have a dark and disturbing wood both in an overlapping narrative of Maggie St. Clair’s “Eloise” books (which we get excerpts from here an there), and in the forest surrounding Pastoral that may contain a deadly disease for those who try and cross its borders. A strange and eerie presence is on the pages of this book, and it worked so well for me that I closed the book and let out a long sigh when I was done. It is such a satisfying tone to go with a creepy cult story with a hint of missing person mystery, and it combines to make something so unique and enjoyable.
“A History of Wild Places” is a great dark fairy tale of a thriller. I’m so glad I decided to try out Ernshaw again, because this one worked SO well for me. It’s a wonderful read for a cold winter’s night.
Rating 9 : Strange and dreamy, but unsettling and tense, “A History of Wild Places” is a surprising thriller that kept me guessing.
Reader’s Advisory:
“A History of Wild Places” is included on th e Goodreads lists “Cults and Communes in Fiction” , and “2021 Horror Novels Written by Women (Cis and Trans) and Non-Binary Femmes” .
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Review: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
I finished A History of Wild Places a whole day earlier than expected. I could not stop reading once it got to about 60%. A History of Wild Places builds intrigue from the beginning. It’s an examination of the secrets we keep from ourselves, those we love, and our community. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts.
Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. When he takes on the case of Maggie St. James—a well-known author of dark, macabre children’s books—he’s led to a place many believed to be only a legend. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. By all accounts, the commune shouldn’t exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it… he disappears. Just like Maggie St. James. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Travis’s abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. No one is allowed in or out, not when there’s a risk of bringing a disease— rot —into Pastoral. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isn’t as safe as they believed—and that darkness takes many forms.
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
A History of Wild Places is a book that will make you question everything. It delves into the lies and truths we tell ourselves at night. The ones we can’t seem to utter out loud because we aren’t sure if they will sound true. There’s an immediate sense of suspense and tension from the beginning. My favorite element of Ernshaw’s past YA books ( The Wicked Deep & Winterwood ) has been the atmosphere, so I knew I’d be in for a treat. Not only that, but A History of Wild Places has some truly lyrical writing in some moments.
It’s a book about the stories we make up within the spaces between words. Beginning with the premise of objects telling a story. How these dust laden fragments of memories expose clues to our past, I was hooked. From the synopsis alone, we know that these lives will fade into shadows, but we read Maggie and Travis’ POV without that knowledge. I already knew from the beginning I wouldn’t be able to stop reading. And this current really never let me go.
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While there’s a very distinct sense of mystery and intrigue, at the same time A History of Wild Places is about these almost universal tendencies for curiosity. How the amount of ‘wild places’ seems to be shrinking every day. And how it seems almost essential to humanity to test the boundaries, to challenge what we know. This common thread of wanting to unravel a mystery before us, makes Theo, Calla, and Bee relatable in a way that they might not have been. We fall headfirst into these secrets and intrigue in the very fabric of the story. In the characters, the lies we tell ourselves, and each other.
If you like the idea of a mysterious disappearance and layers of secrets, A History of Wild Places needs to be on your fall TBR. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I fell head over heels in love. Find A History of Wild Places on Goodreads , Amazon , Indiebound , Bookshop.org & The Book Depository .
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Ohoh I am intrigued. I thought The Wicked Deep was alright. Not amazing, but good enough that I’m curious about this title! Is this YA though??
nope it’s adult and has WAY more intrigue
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Book Review: A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
Title: A History of Wild Places Author: Shea Ernshaw Publisher: Atria Books Publication date: December 7, 2021 Length: 368 pages Genre: Thriller Source: Review copy courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley Rating:
Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. When he takes on the case of Maggie St. James—a well-known author of dark, macabre children’s books—he’s led to a place many believed to be only a legend. Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. By all accounts, the commune shouldn’t exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it… he disappears. Just like Maggie St. James. Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Travis’s abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. No one is allowed in or out, not when there’s a risk of bringing a disease—rot—into Pastoral. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isn’t as safe as they believed—and that darkness takes many forms. Hauntingly beautiful, hypnotic, and bewitching, A History of Wild Places is a story about fairy tales, our fear of the dark, and losing yourself within the wilderness of your mind.
Author Shea Ernshaw has two previously published YA novels (including Winterwood , reviewed here ). In A History of Wild Places , her adult debut, her powerful writing once again provides for a compelling read.
We open with Travis Wren, a man whose gift enables him to see visions of people’s pasts through touching items they’ve left behind. At the end of his rope after a series of personal misfortunes, he takes one last missing persons job, to search for bestselling children’s author Maggie St. James, who disappeared without a trace five years earlier. As Travis follows a trail of clues into the remote woods of Northern California, he finds evidence of an isolated community, then disappears himself.
As the story continues, the plot focuses on Pastoral, the isolated community that Travis had stumbled across some years earlier. Within the world of Pastoral, the community lives in harmony, led by their leader Levi, enjoying back-to-nature living, the beauty of their surroundings, self-sufficiency, and a simpler way of life. The drawback, however, is that no one enters or leaves Pastoral, not since an infection in the forest surrounding the community threatens to kill or infect anyone who steps across the boundary.
For Theo, his wife Calla, and her sister Bee, it’s a quiet but joy-filled life, with simple pleasures and routines, marred only by the fear of the pox lurking in the woods and even in a rainfall. They’re content in their lives together, even knowing that there are external threats and limits.
Our clothes are in endless need of mending, of stitching, an ongoing effort to make everything last for one more season. Whatever we have is all there will ever be.
There’s an ominous sense hanging over Pastoral. The residents love one another and admire their leader, but the fear of contamination pervades everything they do, and they are essentially trapped within their own borders. Those who’ve tried to leave have been found dead or dying, bearing distinct signs of the pox. It’s quite clear that leaving equates to death, and that the people of Pastoral must accept their fate, to live permanently where they are, with what they have.
Events take a more dire turn when a baby is born prematurely. The infant will not survive with medical help, but there’s none to be had. Venturing to the nearest town to bring back help might save the baby, but would doom the entire community by introducing outside infection. The community’s split reaction to getting help precipitates a more dangerous turn of events, and this leads to Theo, Calla, and Bee each questioning what they know and what they think they know.
The cobwebs of tiny mistruths, little papercut deceptions, rooted in our joints and slung between rib bones.
How does this relate back to Maggie and Travis? I won’t tell, but trust me, the explanations and answers are fascinating.
I loved the moodiness of the entire novel. The author does a masterful job of portraying both the natural peace and beauty of Pastoral and its paranoia and fear. There’s a sense of impending danger in even the most ordinary of scenes.
No matter where you go, there are cracks in the plaster, nails coming loose, you just have to decide where you want to piece yourself back together. Where the ground feels sturdiest beneath your feet.
Likewise, I really appreciated the unfolding character arcs throughout the novel, as the characters learn more about themselves and their own secrets, as well as the bigger mysteries and secrets surrounding Pastoral as a whole.
The resolution is well-earned, with surprising twists that are justified by the build-up. Pretty much the only piece of this book that didn’t quite ring true for me has to do with Maggie’s novels, which are described as a bestselling children’s series — but based on the excerpts included in the book, I couldn’t get the appeal or why they’d be so influential. Maybe we just don’t see enough of them to get the full picture.
I’d definitely recommend A History of Wild Places . The writing is beautiful and evocative, and the plot is full of intricate characters and sharp twists. A can’t-put-it-down reading experience!
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I’m so excited to read it, it’s one of my most anticipated!!!! incredible review, glad you enjoyed it. 😍
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it too!
Great review! I just heard about this book recently. It’s definitely on my TBR now.
Thank you! Definitely worth checking out!
I was really doubting about readig this one, since I loved her first book,but really didnt like her second book.. But I´ve been seeing amazing reviews about this one, so I think I should just pick it up haha!
Oh yes, give it a try! I read her 2nd book and really liked it, and I still want to read the 1st!
This sounds amazing! This book wasn’t even on my radar but now I want to read it😁
I think you’d really like it!
Hi Lisa – so glad to see this – I do enjoy YA novels and haven’t read one in awhile. Thanks for sharing this one. I feel like I’ve heard of Winterwood before, too. 🙂
Very talented author — it’s worth checking out her books!
Great review Lisa. This sounds unsettling but interesting all the same; at some level the feel of the book is making me think of the Melissa Albert books set in Hinterland
I haven’t read those! Worth checking out?
I’ve read the first which I did like a lot though had some little issues with and the fairy tale collection which was also good but may be two much darkness together. But worth a read. Yet to read book 2
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A history of wild places.
Shea Ernshaw
I have it on good authority that this will be a December Book of the Month main selection. I do recommend going in relatively blind, so ready the quick synopsis and maybe skip the publisher’s.
Quick Synopsis
Travis Wren has a talent for finding missing people. His is hired to find children’s author Maggie St. James who vanished into thin air five years prior. But soon, Travis vanishes too after finding Pastoral – a 1970s reclusive community the outside world has forgotten about.
Publisher’s Synopsis
Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Hired by families as a last resort, he requires only a single object to find the person who has vanished. When he takes on the case of Maggie St. James—a well-known author of dark, macabre children’s books—he’s led to a place many believed to be only a legend.
Called Pastoral, this reclusive community was founded in the 1970s by like-minded people searching for a simpler way of life. By all accounts, the commune shouldn’t exist anymore and soon after Travis stumbles upon it… he disappears. Just like Maggie St. James.
Years later, Theo, a lifelong member of Pastoral, discovers Travis’s abandoned truck beyond the border of the community. No one is allowed in or out, not when there’s a risk of bringing a disease— rot —into Pastoral. Unraveling the mystery of what happened reveals secrets that Theo, his wife, Calla, and her sister, Bee, keep from one another. Secrets that prove their perfect, isolated world isn’t as safe as they believed—and that darkness takes many forms.
Hauntingly beautiful, hypnotic, and bewitching, A History of Wild Places is a story about fairy tales, our fear of the dark, and losing yourself within the wilderness of your mind.
Book Review
A History of Wild Places is Shea Ernshaw’s foray into adult fiction, and it is definitely an adult debut worth reading. This book is an atmospheric, slow-burn mystery that primary takes place at a forgotten commune deep in the Oregon woods. I have read a few reviews that describe this book as fantasy, but it is not. (I think because Ernshaw has previously written fantasy people make this assumption.) It does require some suspension of reality and plausibility, which may be what is driving this label.
A History of Wild Places delves into the lies and truths we tell ourselves – the ones we keep within ourselves and can not utter out loud. It is a novel is unlike any book I have read, in the best way. It does remind me of two lackluster books I read earlier this year but combined and better. I do not want to describe the novel too much and give anything away.
Ernshaw writes beautiful prose that immerses you in the setting without being overly descriptive. It was easy to imagine myself in the story experiencing the characters’ lives. I found the story compelling and gripping. Once I started, I did not want to stop reading, which is uncommon for me when reading a slow-burn mystery.
The plot of A History of Wild Places will keep you guessing and then surprise you. It really is a unique story that you will think about long after you read the last page.
Overall, I really enjoyed A History of Wild Places and recommend giving it a read. I am now curious about Ernshaw’s backlist, even though I am not a big fan of the young adult genre.
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A History of Wild Places
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Genre Mystery & Thriller
Publication Date December 7, 2021
Storygraph Rating 4.30 stars
Goodreads Rating 4.25 stars
Note: I received a gifted copy of this book from Book Sparks as part of their 2021 Fall Reading Challenge book tour. Regardless, I always provide a fair and honest review.
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I’m reading it right now, and I’ve noticed that even though it is a slow burn – it is so gripping, it still holds my attention. Wonderful review!
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A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
In the wilderness, reality fades and secrets rise."
- Publisher: Atria Books
- Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
- First Publication: 2021
- Language: English
There’s something inherently captivating about the idea of disappearing into the wilderness, leaving behind the chaos of modern life for a simpler existence. But what happens when that idyllic escape becomes a prison? Shea Ernshaw’s “A History of Wild Places” delves into this tantalizing premise, weaving a spellbinding tale that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy , truth and deception.
A Haunting Premise
Ernshaw, known for her previous young adult novels “The Wicked Deep” and “Winterwood,” makes a stunning foray into adult fiction with this atmospheric thriller . The story revolves around Travis Wren, a man with an uncanny ability to locate missing persons, who vanishes while searching for Maggie St. James, an author of macabre children’s books. His disappearance leads us to Pastoral, a secluded community hidden deep in the forest, where the lines between salvation and imprisonment become increasingly blurred.
Characters Lost in the Woods of Their Minds
The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, each character as complex and mysterious as the forest that surrounds them:
- Travis Wren : The seeker who becomes the sought, his gift both a blessing and a curse.
- Theo : A lifelong resident of Pastoral, grappling with doubts and desires.
- Calla : Theo’s wife, whose roots in Pastoral run deeper than she realizes.
- Bee : Calla’s sister, blind but perhaps seeing more clearly than anyone else.
Ernshaw’s character development is nothing short of masterful. Each voice is distinct, their inner turmoil palpable. As readers, we’re drawn into their world, feeling the weight of their secrets and the suffocating fear of the unknown that permeates their existence.
A Setting That Comes Alive
Pastoral itself emerges as a character in its own right. Ernshaw’s prose paints a vivid picture of this isolated community:
“The trees wove themselves into her heart, and soon she became just as hard and rough as bark.”
The author’s descriptive prowess shines as she brings to life the dappled sunlight filtering through leaves, the earthy scent of the forest floor, and the eerie silence that blankets the community. It’s a place that feels both alluring and menacing—a paradise with a rotten core.
Themes That Resonate
The power of stories.
At its heart, “A History of Wild Places” is about the stories we tell ourselves and others. Maggie St. James’s dark fairy tales serve as a haunting backdrop, their influence seeping into the very fabric of Pastoral. Ernshaw explores how narratives can shape reality, for better or worse:
- The comforting lies we tell to protect ourselves
- The destructive myths that can control an entire community
- The healing power of confronting the truth
Fear and Control
The novel delves deep into the human psyche, examining how fear can be weaponized to maintain control. The residents of Pastoral live in constant dread of the “rot” that supposedly lurks beyond their borders. This fear keeps them isolated, dependent, and compliant. It’s a chilling reflection of how easily manipulation can masquerade as protection.
Identity and Belonging
As the characters unravel the mysteries surrounding them, they’re forced to confront fundamental questions about who they are and where they belong. The struggle between the desire for safety and the yearning for freedom is palpable, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt torn between two worlds.
A Masterclass in Atmosphere
Ernshaw’s greatest strength lies in her ability to create an immersive atmosphere. The novel drips with tension, each page suffused with a sense of creeping dread. The author employs all the senses to draw readers in:
- The whisper of wind through leaves
- The taste of wild berries on the tongue
- The play of shadows in the forest
This sensory richness makes the reading experience visceral, almost hallucinatory at times. It’s as if we, too, are lost in the wild places of our minds.
Pacing and Plot: A Slow Burn That Ignites
Those expecting a fast-paced thriller might find the novel’s pacing challenging at first. Ernshaw takes her time, allowing the mystery to unfold gradually. But this deliberate approach pays off, building to a crescendo that’s both shocking and deeply satisfying.
The plot is intricate, with multiple threads weaving together in unexpected ways. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Ernshaw throws in another twist that leaves you reeling. It’s a testament to her skill that these revelations never feel forced or contrived, but rather like inevitable truths finally coming to light.
A Critique of Utopian Dreams
While “A History of Wild Places” works beautifully as a psychological thriller, it also serves as a pointed critique of utopian ideals. Pastoral, founded as a haven from the outside world’s ills, becomes a cautionary tale about the dangers of isolation and blind obedience. Ernshaw deftly explores:
- The corruption of power, even in seemingly idyllic settings
- The fine line between protection and control
- The human cost of maintaining a “perfect” society
Comparisons and Influences
Ernshaw’s work invites comparisons to other masters of atmospheric suspense:
- The psychological complexity of Shirley Jackson
- The haunting rural settings of Andrew Michael Hurley
- The blending of reality and fantasy reminiscent of Neil Gaiman
Yet “A History of Wild Places” stands firmly on its own, a unique blend of genres that defies easy categorization.
A Few Quibbles
While the novel is undeniably gripping, there are a few minor issues that might give some readers pause:
- The pacing in the middle section can feel slightly sluggish
- Some plot points require a significant suspension of disbelief
- A few secondary characters could have been more fully developed
However, these small complaints do little to detract from the overall power of the story.
The Verdict: A Mesmerizing Journey Into the Dark
“A History of Wild Places” is a triumph of mood and atmosphere, a novel that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. Ernshaw has crafted a story that is at once a gripping mystery, a dark fairy tale , and a profound meditation on the human psyche.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Fans of psychological thrillers with a touch of the supernatural
- Readers who appreciate lush, descriptive prose
- Anyone fascinated by the idea of isolated communities and their dynamics
- Those who enjoy stories that blur the lines between reality and fantasy
Final Thoughts
Shea Ernshaw has delivered a novel that is both deeply unsettling and utterly captivating. “A History of Wild Places” is a book to be savored, its layers of meaning unfolding with each read. It’s a story that will have you questioning the nature of reality, the power of belief, and the wild places that exist within us all.
In a world where we’re constantly connected, Ernshaw reminds us of the allure—and the danger—of disappearing into the wilderness. This is a book that will haunt you, in the best possible way.
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