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ISBN: 1250334381

ISBN13: 9781250334381

Something in the Walls

By Daisy Pearce

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Unbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.

Newly-minted child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field where the first people called are experts, she's been unable to get her feet wet. Instead she aimlessly spends her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain, and anxiously contemplating her upcoming marriage to careful, precise researcher Oscar. The only reprieve from her small, close world is attending the local bereavement group to mourn her brother's death from years ago. That is, until she meets journalist Sam Hunter at the grief group one day. And he has a proposition for her.

Alice Webber is a thirteen year old girl who claims she's being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in their crowded home in the remote village of Banathel, Alice's symptoms are increasingly disturbing, and money is tight. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it.

But instead of improving, Alice's behavior becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense. The town of Banathel has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world. They believe there are ways of...dealing with it. And they don't expect outsiders to understand.

As Mina races to uncover the truth behind Alice's condition, the dark cracks of Banathel begin to show. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go-and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all.

"Unexpected, mesmerizing, and totally original...will keep you guessing until its wild end." -#1 International Bestselling author Darby Kane

"Harrowing and moving...Pearce has written something magical. There are scenes in this book I'll never forget." -Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1250334381

ISBN13:9781250334381

Release Date:February 2025

Publisher:Minotaur Books

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.82 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Related Subjects

Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Excellent cover but so so story

Published by MizzyRed , 1 month ago

First off, props to the creepiest cover I have seen for awhile! Very unsettling and that got me so excited to read this! And for the first part, it was all that I hoped for. Many creepy hints that something was wrong and it definitely seemed supernatural, especially with Mina and Sam searching that abandoned house and finding what they found. Plus Alice did a fantastic job of seeming off, and when the body count started rising, I had to keep reading to see what the truth was and if anyone was going to get out alive and sane. Sadly though the story took a sharp turn and fizzled into something that was not what I expected and also vaguely disappointing after all that build up. That was a real shame. So I rate this four stars for the first half and 2 stars for the ending (except for what Mina does at the very end which was kinda satisfying.)

3 stars

Published by INKwitchery , 1 month ago

SOMETHING IN THE WALLS by Daisy Pearce Stories of possession are some of my favorite horror tropes. This one in particular leans into the witchcraft aspect of it. Mina, a newbie psychologist, is tasked with helping 13 year old Alice who believes the witch she released from an old bottle is haunting her. Mina is skeptical at first, but soon realizes things don’t quite add up. This had all the unnerving and foreboding elements you’d expect from a psychological horror/thriller. However, there were some implausible scenarios and plot holes that took me out of the story and left me with more questions than answers. In short, I liked it, but I was hoping for more. Rating: 3/5 ⭐️ Pub Date: 02.25.25 **ARC courtesy of Netgalley & Minotaur Books