Home Before Dark
'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:29th Jul '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Maggie returns to her family's haunted estate, Baneberry Hall, to confront her past and uncover the truth behind her father's chilling memoir, Home Before Dark.
In Home Before Dark, Maggie Holt returns to her family's infamous Baneberry Hall, a Victorian estate shrouded in mystery and haunted by memories of her childhood. Twenty-five years ago, Maggie and her parents fled the house after just three weeks, an experience her father immortalized in his bestselling memoir, which detailed ghostly encounters and malevolent spirits. Now, after her father's passing, Maggie inherits the estate and is determined to uncover the truth behind the stories that made her family wealthy.
As she steps back into the eerie halls of Baneberry Hall, Maggie is confronted with the chilling remnants of her past. The locals harbor resentment toward her family for the notoriety they brought to the town, and shadows of characters from her father's book seem to linger at every corner. Despite her skepticism about the supernatural, Maggie's resolve begins to waver as she experiences unsettling occurrences that suggest there may be more to her father's tales than mere fiction.
Throughout her journey, Maggie grapples with the question of reality versus myth, ultimately discovering that the darkness within Baneberry Hall may be more than just a figment of her father’s imagination. Home Before Dark weaves a gripping narrative that explores themes of memory, family legacy, and the haunting nature of the past, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
Praise for Final Girls * : *
Great . . . If you liked Gone Girl, you'll like this * Stephen King *
Fantastic * Whoopi Goldberg *
A terrific read * Karin Slaughter *
Praise for Home Before Dark * : *
Holy moly, I haven't been that shocked by a twist in quite some time. I actually laughed aloud when the big reveal came-because I was so delighted to have been so fooled. It's hard to write a book that's equal parts fun and frightening but Sager has done just that-and thrown in impeccable plotting for good measure. If you liked The Haunting of Hill House, you're going to love Home Before Dark. Addictive and atmospheric with a twist you definitely won't see coming * Stephanie Wrobel, author of, THE RECOVERY OF ROSE GOLD *
A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down. Read with the lights on! * Shari Lapena *
Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling. . . [A] deliciously terrifying story . . . You'll want to read this one after dark, ideally with the wind whistling in the eaves and a window banging somewhere just out of reach. But keep the light switch handy. You just might need it * Ruth Ware *
One of my favorite thrillers of 2020. Scary! Addictive! Shocking! * Lisa Gardner *
What could be better than a haunted house with ghosts aplenty? Home Before Dark is equally superb and terrifying. Buckle up for a wild ride. This book should come with a warning not to be read after dark * Mary Kubica, bestselling author of, THE OTHER MRS. *
Flawless pacing, a dexterous dual narrative, and character through the roof. But the biggest revelation to be found in Home Before Dark is this: There's nobody writing scarier books than Riley Sager is right now * Josh Malerman, bestselling author of, BIRD BOX *
I'm a sucker for a haunted house story and this one has all the best ingredients and more. Loved the brilliantly fresh twist at the end. Terrifying * Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place *
A fantastic modern take on the classic haunted house story. The pacing was also pitch perfect and the story kept me guessing right until the reveals * Will Shindler, author of The Burning Men *
Home Before Dark has more twists than you can shake a ghost at . . . an unforgettable horror book of intelligence and chills * Buzz Magazine *
ISBN: 9781529358230
Dimensions: 198mm x 126mm x 30mm
Weight: 291g
416 pages