It Was Her House First

Cover of It Was Her House First by Cherie Priest
Year: 2025
Language: en
Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781728292854
Dimensions:
Height: 210 mm
Length: 140 mm
Width: 22 mm
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It Was Her House First by Cherie Priest is a captivating exploration of supernatural suspense, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2025. This 352-page novel delves into the eerie tale of Ronnie Mitchell, who unknowingly becomes entangled in the dark history of her newly acquired cliffside mansion, once owned by the silent film star Venita Rost. As Ronnie embarks on her renovation journey, she is blissfully unaware of the malevolent spirit that haunts the house and the tragic fate of its previous inhabitants.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intertwines the realms of the living and the dead. The story unfolds as Ronnie’s arrival awakens Venita’s fury, setting off a deadly game that challenges her skepticism about the supernatural. With Inspector Bartholomew Sloan, Venita’s eternal nemesis, watching helplessly, the tension escalates as a mysterious man with a hidden connection to the house brings threats of violence. This edition presents a blend of mystery, thriller, and gothic elements, inviting readers to navigate the blurred lines of reality and illusion within the haunted walls of Venita’s home.


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Ronnie doesn’t know it yet, but her fate rests in the hands of the dead.

Silent film star Venita Rost’s malevolent spirit lurks spider-like in her cliffside mansion, a once-beautiful home that’s claimed countless unlucky souls. And she’s not alone. Snared in her terrible web, Inspector Bartholomew Sloan–her eternal nemesis–watches her wreak havoc in helpless horror, shackled by his own guilt and Venita’s unrelenting wrath.

Now the house has yet another new owner. This time it’s Ronnie Mitchell, a grieving woman who buys the run-down place sight unseen. She arrives armed with an unexpected inheritance, a strong background in renovation, and a blissful ignorance regarding the house’s blood-soaked history. But her arrival has stirred up more than just dust and decay. In the shadows, unseen eyes watch. Then, a man comes knocking. He brings wild stories and a thinly veiled jealousy, as well as a secret connection to the house that can only lead to violence.

Venita’s fury awakens, and a deadly game unfolds.

Caught between a vengeful ghost and a ruthless living threat, Ronnie’s skepticism crumbles. The line between living and dead isn’t as sharp as it seems, and she realizes too late that in Venita’s house, survival might be just an illusion.

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“It Was Her House First” is credited to Cherie Priest.
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Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated. Year: 2025.
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ISBN-13: 9781728292854.
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Language: en. Pages: 352.

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