The Spite House A Novel
The Spite House by Johnny Compton is a Gothic thriller published by Tor Publishing Group on February 7, 2023. This 272-page novel explores themes of grief, death, and the complexities of a father’s love as it follows Eric Ross, who is fleeing from a mysterious past with his two daughters. When they discover an opportunity to serve as caretakers for the Masson House, reputed to be the most haunted place in Texas, Eric sees a chance not only for financial relief but also to uncover the secrets that have haunted his family.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of horror and the supernatural, as Eric and his daughters confront the house’s eerie history while grappling with their own fears. The story delves into the psychological impact of their experiences, raising questions about the nature of the paranormal and the emotional burdens they carry. With its focus on familial bonds and the haunting legacy of the past, The Spite House presents a chilling exploration of what it means to confront one’s demons.
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A Best Horror Book of the Year (Esquire)! • A Bram Stoker Award Nominee! • A 2024 Legacy Awards Nominee! • A Finalist for the Reading the West Book Awards!
A terrifying Gothic thriller about grief and death and the depths of a father’s love, Johnny Compton’s The Spite House is a stunning debut by a horror master in the making—The Babadook meets A Head Full of Ghosts in Texas Hill Country.
Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. When he comes across an ad for a caretaker for the Masson House, Eric hopes they have finally caught a lucky break. The owner of the “most haunted place in Texas” is looking for proof of paranormal activity. All they need to do is stay in the house and keep a detailed record of everything that happens there—provided the house’s horrors don’t drive them all mad, like the caretakers before them.
The job calls to Eric, not just because of the huge payout, but because he needs access to the secrets of the spite house. If it is indeed haunted, maybe it will help him understand the uncanny power that clings to his family, driving them from town to town, too afraid to stop running…
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