Widow's Point
The Complete Haunting - an instant New York Times bestseller
(Author) Richard Chizmar'This is a bad place. I don't think people are meant to live here.' Longtime residents of Harper's Cove believe that something is wrong with the Widow's Point Lighthouse. Some say it's cursed. Others claim it's haunted. Originally built in 1838, three workers were killed during the lighthouse's construction, including one who mysteriously plunged to his death from the catwalk. That tragic accident was never explained, and it was just the beginning of the terror. In the decades that followed, nearly two dozen additional deaths occurred in or around the lighthouse including cold-blooded murder, suicide, unexplained accidents and disappearances, the slaughter of an entire family, and the inexplicable death of a Hollywood starlet who was filming a movie on the grounds. The lighthouse was finally shuttered tight in 1988 and a security fence was erected around the property. No one has been inside since. Until now. Told across two harrowing incidents from 2017 and 2025, those who enter the Widow's Point Lighthouse searching for supernatural proof and the next big thing find themselves cut off from the outside world. And although no one has recently stepped foot inside the structure, they are not alone. In this remarkable collaboration, father and son writing team, Richard and W.H. Chizmar combine forces to tell a terrifying ghost story that will make you think twice about what's waiting for you in the dark.
Richard Chizmar
Richard Chizmar is an American author, editor, and publisher known for his contributions to the horror genre. He is the founder of Cemetery Dance Publications, which has published works by acclaimed authors such as Stephen King and Peter Straub. Chizmar is also the co-author of Gwendy's Button Box with Stephen King, which became a bestseller. His writing style is characterized by its atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling, often drawing on elements of supernatural and psychological horror. Chizmar's work has had a significant impact on the genre, with his emphasis on character-driven narratives and immersive world-building. One of his most famous works is the short story collection A Long December, which showcases his mastery of the horror genre.