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Home Before Dark
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Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager follows Maggie Holt as she returns to Baneberry Hall, a house her family fled due to alleged supernatural occurrences. Alternating between Maggie's present-day perspective and her father Ewan's memoir, House of Horrors, the story unravels dark secrets about the house, including mysterious deaths and the possibility of a hidden murderer among those she trusts.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Riley Sager's Home Before Dark garners praise for its atmospheric tension and compelling dual narratives, intricately weaving past and present. Readers are captivated by its eerie, haunted-house setting and unexpected twists. However, some critique the pacing and predictability in parts. Overall, it succeeds as an engaging thriller with a blend of mystery and suspense.
Who Should Read Home Before Dark?
Readers who enjoy a blend of psychological thrillers and horror, especially fans of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and The Shining by Stephen King, would be captivated by Riley Sager's Home Before Dark. This novel appeals to those who relish spine-chilling mysteries set in eerie, atmospheric locations.
239,234 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
432
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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