Jo NesboSuspense · Thriller
The Night House
Synopsis
After his parents' tragic deaths, fourteen-year-old Richard Elauved is sent to live with relatives in the isolated town of Ballantyne. When a classmate vanishes, Richard is blamed, especially after he claims a phone booth swallowed the boy. With the help of another outsider, Richard investigates a mysterious number, leading him to an abandoned house and terrifying whispers that threaten his sanity. As more disappearances plague the town, Richard must confront the dark magic at play, all while questioning his own perception of reality.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
Death Of A ParentTraumaViolence