The Ones Who Never Left

'This author has a gift for weaving the ordinary into the uncanny, blending psychological insight with an unsettling gothic atmosphere, elegant prose and masterful pacing.' Woman's Weekly'You're drawn into the tense atmosphere straightaway, with dramatic twists to keep you on the edge of your seat - you might have to sleep with the light on!' best magazineThis gothic thriller delivers a masterclass in terror and suspense. Newlyweds Hugh and Lucy become property guardians of 'haunted' Rook House in rural Yorkshire, unfazed by local claims about its past. As Hugh puts it: 'What old house standing alone in the countryside doesn't have stories attached to it?'The young couple regard the house as a haven to rekindle their creative sparks in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. But it soon becomes clear that someone - or something - in Rook House has been waiting for its latest occupants... waiting to unfold a story that's been whispered down the years but gone unheard. Now a malevolent force awakens, exploiting the hidden darkness in two people who barely know themselves - let alone each other. Rook House has a story to tell. And if you listen too closely, you'll end up joining the ones who never left.