Wonderland

In Zoje Stage's chilling novel "Wonderland," the Bennett family—Orla, Shaw, and their two children—seek a fresh start, trading the urban sprawl for the serene yet imposing wilderness of New York's Adirondack mountains. They find solace and a touch of unease in their isolated farmhouse, a mile from any neighbor, surrounded by vast, untamed nature. However, their idyllic escape slowly unravels as an enigmatic, malevolent presence begins to stir from deep within the woods, seemingly calling to them from beneath the earth, the trees, and even within their own minds. As sanity frays and the lines between reality and nightmare blur, Orla realizes she might be the sole bulwark against a creeping madness threatening to consume her family. She must desperately uncover the entity's motives and desires before its dark influence becomes an inescapable doom. Blending visceral horror with psychological suspense, "Wonderland" is a profound exploration of familial bonds, loyalty, and the unsettling power of the natural world.