Book description
There's something in the attic of Fortyfoot House.
Something that rustles. Something that scampers and scratches. Something with fur, far more terrifying than a rat.
Recently divorced, David Williams takes a job restoring Fortyfoot House, a dilapidated 19th-century orphanage, hoping to find peace of mind and get to know his…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Prey as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Most Masterton recommendations start with The Manitou, which is a good choice, but to really get that 'B-horror in book form' rush, Prey is where to turn. What happens when you throw a recently divorced man and his young son into a haunted house in a quaint, seaside village? Did you guess inter-dimensional monsters? Don't turn out the lights, and don't go into the attic when reading this one.
From Olen's list on The best books that read like B-horror movies.
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