Just in time for Halloween, this writer decided to jump on board the "horror" genre of books. I'll be the first to admit that it is not my favorite genre, but "Something in the Walls" by Daisy Pearce, grabbed me and didn't let go until the very end.
Netgalley has this book listed as a Mystery & Thriller or General Fiction. I think I would add Horror to the tags on this book.
Nothing, but nothing will have you checking under the beds before you go to sleep than a good book that raises all the hackles.
Mina is a newly certified child phycologist and she's waiting for her chance to show the world that she's ready to help any youngster make sense of their world. She is also trying her hardest to be taken seriously even though she hasn't yet had a real "case". Mina has issues from her own childhood. She always attends a bereavement group after losing her brother. At one of these meetings she is introduced to Sam Hunter (a reporter) and he has a proposition for her.
Alice Webber is just thirteen years old and the small community of Banathel where she lives, is convinced that she is being haunted by a witch. The town has a long history of witchcraft and superstitions run deep. Everyone believes there is evil in the world. But in Banathel, there are prescribed ways of dealing with that evil.
The Webber family and many of the townsfolk are very poor, so is this just a way for them to become the latest "front-page" news? If they can milk this story maybe they can get out of their poverty and live a little better. The whole family will benefit or is there something sinister happening?
Mina is convinced that she can help Alice and Sam wouldn't mind getting a good story out of the experience for his newspaper.
Instead of things getting better with their arrival in town, Alice seems to be getting worse! She hears voices, sees things coming out of the falling down brickwork, knows something of Mina's and Sam's past. How do these things happen and does Alice have some answers for Mina and Sam?
People are dying for reasons unknown and Alice seems to be in the middle of it all. The townsfolk are ready to deal with the girl who is haunted or maybe is the witch herself.
If you like horror and being kept on the edge of your seat, then this book is for you. It is available through Amazon , just click on the book cover above! If you have an Audiobook subscription you can get it for free!
A little scaring is just what everyone needs to get into the Spooky Side of Halloween! Enjoy!
Well, the horror kind of scary is not really my cup of tea when it comes to books, but your well done and intriguing review of "Something in the Walls" does leave me wondering how it all comes out. Thanks for your recommendation, Olivia. Reminds me a bit of a famous Edgar Allan Poe story. :)
ReplyDeleteAs someone who doesn't really enjoy horror stories, this one was interesting and did not leave me with mightmares, thank God. It was a worthwhile read.....
DeleteThe title of this book immediately made my skin crawl! I fear it would give me nightmares for years to come. I do enjoy a great mystery, I certainly believe there is real evil in this world and some communities just seem to emanate evil. Unfortunately, I doubt I would have any trouble believing this plot could have elements of truth.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you hear stories of cults and their ilk, I think these things could happen given the right environment. People sometimes are just "herded" into thinking like crazy "strong" people.....
DeleteI too am not a fan of reading scary stories, but I will have to say your review has me intriqued.
ReplyDeleteI found it a good read even though it's not my favorite genre. You just might find it interesting.
DeleteI actively avoid the horror genre as I already struggle with bad dreams, but this book does sound intriguing for those who can handle scary stuff better than I!
ReplyDeleteYes this can get under your skin, so be aware! But if you know someone who likes this genre, pass it along!
DeleteThis sounds like a wonderful read. Great review.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I know I couldn't listen, read, or watch this, but I'm so intrigued - if this was a movie version, I'd have my hands over my eyes - I can only imagine how scary this is in audiobook format!
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