Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some neglected books on your bookshelf. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some unread books hiding in your stacks. Carole’s Random Life in Books hosts this meme
On My TBR This Week
The Spite House by Johnny Compton
Pages: 261
Publication Date February 7, 2023
Goodreads
Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left his wife, his house, his whole life behind in Maryland, he’s desperate for money–it’s not easy to find safe work when you can’t provide references, you can’t stay in one place for long, and you’re paranoid that your past is creeping back up on you.
When he comes across the strange ad for the Masson House in Degener, Texas, Eric thinks they may have finally caught a lucky break. The Masson property, notorious for being one of the most haunted places in Texas, needs a caretaker of sorts. The owner is looking for proof of paranormal activity. All they need to do is stay in the house and keep a detailed record of everything that happens there. Provided the house’s horrors don’t drive them all mad, like the caretakers before them.
The job calls to Eric, not just because there’s a huge payout if they can make it through, but because he wants to explore the secrets of the spite house. If it is indeed haunted, maybe it’ll help him understand the uncanny power that clings to his family, driving them from town to town, making them afraid to stop running. A terrifying Gothic thriller about grief and death and the depths of a father’s love, Johnny Compton’s The Spite House is a stunning debut by a horror master in the making.
Why It’s On My TBR
I received an advanced Audiobook copy from Netgalley (clearly I’m woefully behind) I requested The Spite House because it sounded interesting and not too scary. I’m interested in dipping my toes into the horror genre and thought The Spite House might be a good place to start
I have to be careful with my level of scary, too. Hope it is all you anticipated. 🙂
I hope so too, Spite House sounds like the perfect mix of spooky and horror.
I enjoy horror and somehow missed this one. It sounds like something that I would really enjoy. I hope that you like it when you do get the chance to read it!
I’m going to really try to read the book I highlight on this meme. Hopefully, I’ll get to it sooner rather than later.