The Houses That Whisper: A Three-Part Novel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798316573974)

A whisper in the dark. A shadow that watches. A girl who fights to be free.

Mara Hopewell's childhood begins in a house that breathes secrets-Cargill Avenue, where the ocean's lullaby masks the creaks of something sinister. At four, she hears footsteps on the stairs, a cold hand brushing her cheek in the night. By seventeen, the whispers have turned to screams, and the shadow-man who haunts her is no longer a child's game. He's real, and he's hungry.

Trapped in a family fractured by violence, Mara clings to her siblings-Nola, Haven, Nickey, and the younger ones-while their stepfather, Garrett, tightens his grip. Each move to a new house-Ashmore Close, then Commander Parade-brings a fresh hell, as Garrett's abuse escalates and the shadow-man grows bolder, his hollow eyes promising she'll never escape. But Mara's not the little girl who hid under the covers anymore. She's a fighter, fueled by rage and a desperate love for her family, and she'll do anything to break free-even if it means facing the darkness head-on.

True crime or fantasy? A horror you decide. Spanning fifteen years and three haunting houses, The Houses That Whisper is a gripping coming-of-age tale of trauma, resilience, and the shadows that linger in the spaces we call home. Perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House and Sharp Objects, this psychological horror will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Will Mara escape the shadows, or will they claim her forever? Grab your copy now to find out.

Author: Mereana Jayne,Mara Hopewell
ISBN-13: 9798316573974
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/08/2025
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d