Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Memory Wood | 2020 | Sam Lloyd | Buy |
| 2 | The Rising Tide | 2021 | Sam Lloyd | Buy |
| 3 | The People Watcher | 2023 | Sam Lloyd | Buy |
Sam Lloyd’s standalone thriller novels represent a bold departure from the author’s earlier career in children’s publishing. The Memory Wood (2020) was the first, set in a remote forest where a missing girl and a reclusive boy share a terrifying connection. The book drew praise for its unsettling atmosphere and unexpected twists.
The Rising Tide (2021) moved to a coastal setting with a story about a family whose idyllic beach holiday turns into a nightmare. The People Watcher (2023) continued Lloyd’s exploration of surveillance, paranoia, and hidden identities. Each novel stands on its own and features a different cast, but they share a common thread of isolated settings and characters whose perspectives cannot fully be trusted.