61 pages 2 hours read

Grady Hendrix

How to Sell a Haunted House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix, single mother Louise Joyner returns to Charleston, South Carolina, after her parents' sudden deaths, to handle their estate with her estranged brother, Mark. As they grapple with their inheritance and unresolved family issues, they uncover that their mother's beloved puppet, Pupkin, is possessed and endangers their lives, forcing them to face a malevolent supernatural force tied to their family's past. Sensitive topics include childhood trauma and familial conflict.

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Grady Hendrix's How to Sell a Haunted House offers a compelling mix of horror and humor, with strong character development and eerie settings. While some readers find the pacing uneven and certain plot twists predictable, the novel generally succeeds in delivering a thrilling, genre-blending experience. Fans of Hendrix's previous work will likely appreciate this blend of spooky and heartfelt elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How to Sell a Haunted House?

Readers who relish a blend of horror and dark humor will enjoy How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. Fans of Stephen King’s The Shining and Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House will appreciate its eerie atmosphere and emotional depth, with a modern twist on classic haunted house tales.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Fantasy

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Relationships: Family

Period

Southern Gothic