The Grief House
Rebecca Thorne
Everyone is lying
But the dead know the truth
A week-long grief retreat on a beautiful country estate with no phones and no wifi isn't ex-tarot reader Blue's usual getaway. But ever since her mother's death she's been carrying a secret. Could this finally help her let it go?
When she arrives, it's raining, and there's something strange about the house. Only a few guests have made it through the weather. As the owners, Molly and Joshua Park, try desperately to cling to normality, the storm worsens until they're stranded in the house - cut off from the outside world.
And after one of the guests disappears in the night, Blue wonders who around her, the Parks and the guests, is telling the truth about why they're there - and whose grief might be hiding a deeper secret.
The floodwater rises. Everyone is keeping secrets - but only one is a killer. Can Blue escape with her life, and her sanity?
But the dead know the truth
A week-long grief retreat on a beautiful country estate with no phones and no wifi isn't ex-tarot reader Blue's usual getaway. But ever since her mother's death she's been carrying a secret. Could this finally help her let it go?
When she arrives, it's raining, and there's something strange about the house. Only a few guests have made it through the weather. As the owners, Molly and Joshua Park, try desperately to cling to normality, the storm worsens until they're stranded in the house - cut off from the outside world.
And after one of the guests disappears in the night, Blue wonders who around her, the Parks and the guests, is telling the truth about why they're there - and whose grief might be hiding a deeper secret.
The floodwater rises. Everyone is keeping secrets - but only one is a killer. Can Blue escape with her life, and her sanity?
GENRE
Gothic; Mystery; Suspense
UK PUBLICATION
December 2023 (eBook)
January 2024 (hardback)
Gothic; Mystery; Suspense
UK PUBLICATION
December 2023 (eBook)
January 2024 (hardback)
Praise
"A compulsive, atmospheric thriller, Thorne’s bewitching prose had me hooked from the first page."
Anna Bailey
"The Grief House is a truly original story, with a compelling, in-depth exploration of grief, trauma and healing ... An absolute page-turner, this is a must for thriller fans!"
Cailean Steed
"An emotional, constantly tense, scary and yet ultimately utterly human story that pulled me in and wrung me out. One of my absolute books of the year!"
Gytha Lodge
"Beautifully written and with supernatural elements guaranteed to chill you to the bone. This compelling novel will snatch you up and not put you down again until you’ve finished."
Rebecca Netley
"I dare you to step inside The Grief House by Rebecca Thorne! A tense, supernatural thriller, possessed by the spirits of a dark past. I was hooked and haunted from the very first page."
A. J. West
"The Grief House is a sublime novel. Atmospheric and beautiful, it will chill your blood and haunt your dreams long after you turn the final page."
Tom Wood
"The Grief House grips from page one. With lyrical writing and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere that builds with the floodwater, this story of secrets and loss will keep you up at night as you race to the finish."
Amanda Jennings
"Dark and haunting, this is a book to be read at night with the curtains drawn. Beautifully written, I didn't want the story to end."
Sarah Ward
"Steeped in mysteries and floodwaters alike, the supposed sanctuary of The Grief House is anything but... With beautifully drawn characters, a perfectly realised atmosphere and a plot that won't let go, this is a terrific read."
Alison Littlewood
"Dark and creepy and deeply satisfying, this will be lapped up by fans of both Susan Hill and Sarah Pinborough."
Kevin Wignall
"A brooding, haunting and deeply heartfelt thriller that kept me turning the pages long into the night."
Chris Whitaker
Anna Bailey
"The Grief House is a truly original story, with a compelling, in-depth exploration of grief, trauma and healing ... An absolute page-turner, this is a must for thriller fans!"
Cailean Steed
"An emotional, constantly tense, scary and yet ultimately utterly human story that pulled me in and wrung me out. One of my absolute books of the year!"
Gytha Lodge
"Beautifully written and with supernatural elements guaranteed to chill you to the bone. This compelling novel will snatch you up and not put you down again until you’ve finished."
Rebecca Netley
"I dare you to step inside The Grief House by Rebecca Thorne! A tense, supernatural thriller, possessed by the spirits of a dark past. I was hooked and haunted from the very first page."
A. J. West
"The Grief House is a sublime novel. Atmospheric and beautiful, it will chill your blood and haunt your dreams long after you turn the final page."
Tom Wood
"The Grief House grips from page one. With lyrical writing and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere that builds with the floodwater, this story of secrets and loss will keep you up at night as you race to the finish."
Amanda Jennings
"Dark and haunting, this is a book to be read at night with the curtains drawn. Beautifully written, I didn't want the story to end."
Sarah Ward
"Steeped in mysteries and floodwaters alike, the supposed sanctuary of The Grief House is anything but... With beautifully drawn characters, a perfectly realised atmosphere and a plot that won't let go, this is a terrific read."
Alison Littlewood
"Dark and creepy and deeply satisfying, this will be lapped up by fans of both Susan Hill and Sarah Pinborough."
Kevin Wignall
"A brooding, haunting and deeply heartfelt thriller that kept me turning the pages long into the night."
Chris Whitaker
Rights Sales for THE GRIEF HOUSE
Russia: Eksmo
UK & Commonwealth: Bloomsbury Raven
UK & Commonwealth: Bloomsbury Raven