Book description
Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left his wife, his house, his whole life behind in Maryland, he's desperate for money--it's not easy to find steady, safe work when you can't provide references, you can't stay in one place…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Spite House as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Almost every character in this book has something to hide, and I listened to this book quickly to find out their secrets. I don’t always opt for audiobooks, but the narrator differentiated the characters beautifully and added a layer of emotion.
I don’t want to spoil any of the characters’ secrets, but let’s just say the relationship between the living and the dead gets a little complicated. Eric’s love for his daughters and willingness to do anything for them resonated with me, especially when any one of them was in the house.
From Rebecca's list on horror where something comes back wrong.
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