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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.
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.
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.
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Fantasy
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Relationships: Family
Southern Gothic