A Haunting on the Hill
Return to Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story for Halloween
(Author) Elizabeth HandNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Harper's Bazaar SIXTY YEARS LATER, HILL HOUSE IS OCCUPIED AGAIN . . . 'Scary and beautifully written, imbued with the same sense of dread and inevitability as Jackson's original' NEIL GAIMAN 'A fitting - and frightening - homage to The Haunting of Hill House' NEW YORK TIMES 'Disturbing and unforgettable' GUARDIAN 'It's so vivid, full of totemic menace and with a heart-in-your-mouth, can't-look-away frisson' BRIDGET COLLINS Discover the landmark first novel ever to return to Hill House, officially authorised by the Shirley Jackson estate. 'Genuinely sinister and beautifully written' ROSIE ANDREWS 'Welcome back to Hill House. Read by daylight, and never alone' ALIX E. HARROW 'Hill House is back and as haunting as ever. Some of the most striking scares I've read in years' ANA REYES _ Whatever walks there, no longer walks alone . . . Playwright Holly Sherwin is close to her big break. Having received a grant to develop her new play, all she needs is time and space to bring her vision to life. Then on a weekend away, she stumbles upon Hill House - an ornate if crumbling gothic mansion, near-hidden outside a small town. Soon Holly's troupe of actors - each with ghosts of their own - arrive at Hill House for a creative retreat. But before long they find themselves at odds not just with one another, but with the house itself. For something has been waiting patiently in Hill House all these years. Something no longer content to walk alone. _ 'Evocative and unsettling, capturing the essence of the original whilst offering something brand new' CARLY REAGON 'A novel dripping in atmosphere and intrigue' JOANNE BURN 'As unnerving and disorienting as Hill House itself' LAURA SHEPPERSON 'A subtle and deeply unnerving ghost story' AMANDA MASON 'Creepy, tragic, and haunting. I tore through its pages' VICTOR LaVALLE 'Not a simple act of ventriloquism but a true marriage of minds' DAN CHAON
Elizabeth Hand
Elizabeth Hand is an American author known for her dark and lyrical writing style. She has written numerous novels, short stories, and essays that often blend elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hand's most notable works include "Winterlong," "Waking the Moon," and "Generation Loss."
Hand's writing is characterized by its atmospheric prose, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and mythology. She has received critical acclaim for her unique voice and ability to create immersive, haunting worlds.
Hand's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of genre fiction and challenging traditional storytelling conventions. She has been praised for her vivid imagination and willingness to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and intelligence.
One of Hand's most famous works is "Wylding Hall," a haunting novel that blends folk horror with a modern-day mystery. It exemplifies her ability to weave together multiple genres and create a compelling narrative that resonates with readers long after they have finished the book.
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