A Guest in the House
A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll is a haunting adult graphic novel published by 23rd St. in July 2025. This 256-page work explores the unsettling journey of a young woman named Abby, who marries a kind dentist and discovers a dark mystery surrounding his late wife’s death. As Abby navigates her new life, she grapples with the shadow of her predecessor, leading her to question the circumstances of Sheila’s demise.
Readers will find a blend of horror and romance as Abby becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about Sheila. The narrative unfolds with rich textures and dramatic lettering, enhancing the eerie atmosphere of the story. Carroll’s unique artistic style, characterized by a masterful balance of black and white and surreal colors, adds depth to the exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the complexities of memory. This graphic novel invites readers into a chilling mystery that intertwines Abby’s life with the lingering presence of Sheila.
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Winner of the 2024 LA Times Book Prize
Winner of the 2024 Lammy Award for LGBTQ+ Comic
New York Times Notable Book of 2023
Winner of the 2024 Doug Wright Award for Best Book
In E.M. Carroll’s haunting adult graphic novel horror story A Guest in the House, a young woman marries a kind dentist only to realize that there’s a dark mystery surrounding his former wife’s death.
After many lonely years, Abby’s just gotten married. She met her new husband—a recently widowed dentist—when he arrived in town with his young daughter, seeking a new start. Although it’s strange living in the shadow of her predecessor, Abby does her best to be a good wife and mother. But the more she learns about her new husband’s first wife, the more things don’t add up. And Abby starts to wonder . . . was Sheila’s death really by natural causes? As Abby sinks deeper into confusion, Sheila’s memory seems to become a force all its own, ensnaring Abby in a mystery that leaves her obsessed, fascinated, and desperately in love for the first time in her life.
E.M. Carroll’s masterful balance of black and white, surreal colors, rich textures, and dramatic lettering is assured to bring this story to life and give readers a chill up their spine as they read.
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