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When she moves with her mother to a new house, Rachel immediately knows that something's not quite right. Although she's blind, Rachel realizes that all the stories about the house's past don't quite add up.

She's dead right.

This particular house was previously owned by a troubled nurse who spent…

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1 author picked The Nurse as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book was my first read of Amy Cross’ collection of books. I made quick work of it as I was sucked into the story. It is the tale of an old house and how it has a hold on anyone who lives in it. She masterfully tells the tale of the current occupants and the former occupants blended into one beautifully frightening tale. 

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