Something in the Walls A Novel
Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce is a novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on February 25, 2025. This 304-page book follows newly-minted child psychologist Mina, who grapples with her lack of experience while navigating a stifling heat wave in Britain and preparing for her upcoming marriage. Her routine changes when she meets journalist Sam Hunter at a bereavement group, leading her to take on a case involving a thirteen-year-old girl named Alice, who claims to be haunted by a witch in the remote village of Banathel.
As Mina delves into Alice’s increasingly disturbing symptoms, she uncovers the town’s deep-rooted superstitions and traditions surrounding witchcraft. The narrative explores themes of psychological tension and the supernatural, as Mina races to understand the truth behind Alice’s condition and confronts her own past. This edition presents a blend of horror and mystery, making it a compelling read for those interested in psychological thrillers and supernatural elements.
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Unbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.
Newly-minted child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field where the first people called are experts, she’s been unable to get her feet wet. Instead, she aimlessly spends her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain, and anxiously contemplating her upcoming marriage to careful, precise researcher Oscar. The only reprieve from her small, close world is attending the local bereavement group to mourn her brother’s death from years ago. That is, until she meets journalist Sam Hunter at the grief group one day. And he has a proposition for her.
Alice Webber is a thirteen-year-old girl who claims she’s being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in their crowded home in the remote village of Banathel, Alice’s symptoms are increasingly disturbing, and money is tight. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it.
But instead of improving, Alice’s behavior becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense. The town of Banathel has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world. They believe there are ways of…dealing with it. And they don’t expect outsiders to understand.
As Mina races to uncover the truth behind Alice’s condition, the dark cracks of Banathel begin to show. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go–and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all.
“Unexpected, mesmerizing, and totally original…will keep you guessing until its wild end.” -#1 International Bestselling author Darby Kane
“Harrowing and moving…Pearce has written something magical. There are scenes in this book I’ll never forget.” -Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile
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