The Visitors Book
(Author) Sophie HannahIn this small but perfectly formed collection of supernatural short stories, Sophie Hannah takes the comforting scenes of everyday life and imbues them with a frisson of fear, then a gust of terror. Why is a young woman so unnerved by the presence of a visitors book in her boyfriend's inner-city home? And whose spidery handwriting is it that fills the pages? Who is the strangely courteous boy still lingering at a child's tenth birthday party when all the parents have gathered their children and left? And why does the presence of a perfectly ordinary woman in a post office queue leave another customer pallid and sweating with fear?Beware what you open this Christmas!
Sophie Hannah
Sophie Hannah is a British author known for her psychological thrillers and poetry. She has written numerous novels, including the acclaimed "The Carrier" and "The Monogram Murders," which is a continuation of Agatha Christie's famous Hercule Poirot series.
Hannah's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, unreliable narrators, and complex characters. Her works often explore themes of obsession, deception, and psychological manipulation.
Hannah's contributions to literature include revitalizing the classic detective genre with a modern twist and creating suspenseful, thought-provoking narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
One of her most famous works is "The Carrier," a gripping thriller that delves into the dark secrets and hidden motivations of its characters. Hannah's ability to craft compelling mysteries and captivating stories has solidified her reputation as a master of the psychological thriller genre.