A House with Good Bones By T. Kingfisher
In the chilling Southern Gothic tale, "A House With Good Bones," Sam Montgomery's anticipated visit to her mother's North Carolina home takes a nightmarish turn. Initially excited for cozy moments with her mom, Sam is unsettled by the stark transformation of the once-charming abode. The warmth has vanished, replaced by sterile white walls and her mother's unexplained paranoia.
As Sam navigates the eerie atmosphere, she stumbles upon disconcerting signs—a jar of teeth hidden amidst picture-perfect rose bushes, and circling vultures overhead. Alarmed, she senses a darkness lurking beneath the veneer of a perfect home and family. Her brother's cryptic warning gains weight, and Sam is propelled into a quest for the unsettling truth.
T. Kingfisher, an award-winning master of suspense, weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge, earning the book a spot as Barnes & Noble's Best Horror Book of 2023. The exploration of familial secrets, the decay of a once-idyllic home, and the unsettling discoveries paint a vivid picture of Southern Gothic horror. Sam's journey to uncover the mysteries becomes a haunting exploration of the twisted roots concealed beneath the surface.
The novel's suspenseful ambiance, coupled with the evocative prose, promises a gripping read. "A House With Good Bones" invites readers to confront the horrors that fester beneath the façade of normalcy and challenges the notion that some secrets are better left undisturbed. 📚❤️