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Publisher's Summary
The Instant New York Times Best Seller
One of USA Today's Best Books of 2020
“A haunted house story - with a twist.... [Sager] does not hold back” (Rolling Stone) in this chilling thriller from the author of Final Girls and Survive the Night.
Every house has a story to tell and a secret to share.
Twenty-five years ago, Maggie Holt and her parents moved into Baneberry Hall, a rambling Victorian estate in the Vermont woods. Three weeks later they fled in the dead of night, an ordeal her father recounted in a memoir called House of Horrors. His story of supernatural happenings and malevolent spirits became a worldwide phenomenon, rivaling The Amityville Horror in popularity - and skepticism.
Maggie was too young to remember any of the horrific events that supposedly took place, and as an adult she doesn’t believe a word of her father’s claims. Ghosts, after all, don’t exist. When she inherits Baneberry Hall after his death and returns to renovate the place and sell it, her homecoming is anything but warm. The locals aren’t thrilled that their small town has been made infamous, and human characters with starring roles in House of Horrors are waiting in the shadows.
Even more unnerving is Baneberry Hall itself - a place where unsettling whispers of the past lurk around every corner. And as Maggie starts to experience strange occurrences ripped from the pages of her father’s book, the truth she uncovers about the house’s dark history will challenge everything she believes.
What the critics say
"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, New York Times best-selling 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, New York Times best-selling author of Bird Box and Malorie)
"Houses breathe. Some have a heartbeat. None forget. Grabbing you from the first page, Riley Sager crafts a devilish plot, twisted timelines, and horrors that linger in this haunting thriller that needs to be on your reading list!" (J.D. Barker, international best-selling author of She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be)
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- Cindy
- 2023-01-24
Interesting Mystery with a Twist
First book I’ve read by this author. Very interesting story line, characters are well developed and the story is well written. A good ghost story with a twist. Very unpredictable and very good. Would recommend to friends.
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- Nick r
- 2021-09-26
decent
I don't know... it was good then I slowly lost interest. it's decent. not scary . solid 6 out of 10
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-08-19
wouldn’t recommend
The main problem stems from how unlikeable and righteous the main character Maggie is. It seems like she walks around the whole book just screaming she is better than every one else. The voice actress made it worse by making her sound annoying as well. Maggie is simply not relatable or even pitiable, just irritating. I wish the whole book was just the father’s parts, ‘cause those were a treat to listen to. Ending was disappointing as well.
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- Trevor daly
- 2020-11-20
Great story
This is a fantastic book , many twists and turns . It keeps you wanting more I finished this book in 3 days it was engaging and the characters feel so real I highly recommend this book to everyone looking for a good story it’s definitely not scary but keeps you on edge
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- Amie B
- 2020-07-02
Wow this was awesome
I loved this book! The twists were fantastic, and the performances were really good. If you like a good ghost/murder mystery - you’ll LOVE this!
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- happylistener
- 2021-01-05
Gripping and plot-driven
Wow! Thoroughly enjoying getting to know Riley Sager's novels. This one was gripping from start to finish and actually quite spooky.
Be prepared for lots of twisty turns.
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- Aubrie Hooker
- 2020-08-12
great story, kept me guessing
loved it. finished it in 2 days. the story is good and kept and wanting more. didn't love the voices the narrator made to denote other characters speaking.
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- kenneth
- 2021-07-09
seriously
seriously so good!! I thought i had it figured out at least 4 times but was wrong everytime! love that
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- Abby Ross
- 2023-08-28
Could not put it down
This book was truly scary and full of twists and turns. The store was easy to read and follow. Loved it.
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- Melanie Carr
- 2020-07-17
His best yet!
Riley Sager is a story telling genius. I loved this audiobook. The narrator is excellent!
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