ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE HALF BURNT HOUSEThe spinetingling new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Richard amp Judy pick THE WHISPER MANIt begins with the house and a bodyAlan Hobbes stabbed to death in his own bedFor years hes lived as a recluse in the remains of aderelict mansion that once belonged to a serial killerThe police have a suspect Christopher Shawobserved on the premises on the night of the murderKatie Shaw hasnt seen her brother Chris in two yearsAll her life shes tried to look out for himEven when he made it so hardBut now hes bound up in the secrets of this dark houseTo save Chris dare she follow him inside North handles the complicated plot with skill while bringing his troubled characters to life amid the horror ObserverAlex North at his best a writer who can terrify you on one page and break your heart on the next STEVE CAVANAGHOne of those books that made me wish Id written it North wields suspense like a blade Breathtaking and terrifying HELEN FIELDSDark gripping and twisty CLARIE MCGOWANEndlessly intriguing NEW YORK TIMES