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The House on Cold Hill

A chilling tale of haunting and dark secrets

Peter James author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:16th Jun '16

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In The House on Cold Hill, a family's dream home becomes a nightmare as they encounter unsettling supernatural occurrences that reveal dark secrets.

Moving from the bustling city to the tranquil Sussex countryside is no small feat for Ollie Harcourt, his wife Caro, and their daughter Jade. The family is thrilled when they discover The House on Cold Hill, a grand yet dilapidated Georgian mansion that promises a fresh start. Ollie envisions it as a haven for Jade's love of animals, a new base for his web design business, and a wise investment despite the financial strain of the move. However, their excitement quickly turns to unease as they begin to realize that they are not alone in their new home.

Within days of settling in, unsettling occurrences begin to unfold. Initially, it’s just a friend of Jade who spots a ghostly woman during a FaceTime call, but soon after, more sightings emerge, and the family's sense of security starts to crumble. Caro experiences a chilling moment when she sees faces peering out from an upstairs window, a room that seems to harbor the secrets of the house’s dark past. As the family grapples with these eerie happenings, they find themselves drawn deeper into the mystery that surrounds The House on Cold Hill.

Written by bestselling author Peter James, this suspenseful ghost story weaves a tale of fear and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With every turn of the page, the tension escalates, leading to a climax that will leave readers questioning the very nature of evil and the haunting legacy of the past.

Impeccable . . . * Sunday Times *
Superbly creepy modern horror story. -- Book of the Week * Sunday Mirror *
This novel from the brilliant Peter James had the hairs standing up on our arms from the first page. -- Book of the Week * Heat Magazine *
James is a compelling storyteller and he ratchets up the tension in increments, so that his readers will be suitably terrified. By the time you want to scream 'Look behind you!', it's already too late. -- Halloween Chillers * Daily Mail *

ISBN: 9781447255949

Dimensions: 196mm x 129mm x 23mm

Weight: 242g

352 pages