← Back to search
Cover of The House

The House

Michael McDowell (1983)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBlackwater #3
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Positive tags

MysterySurvival

Synopsis

Five complete strangers from across America are about to come together and open the door to a place of evil that they all call home. Inexplicably, four men and one woman are having heart-stopping nightmares revolving around the dark and forbidding houses where each of them were born. When recent terrifying events occur, they are each drawn to their identical childhood homes, only to confront a sinister supernatural presence which has pursued them all their lives, and is now closer than ever to capturing their souls...

Is The House appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This supernatural horror novel features psychological terror, nightmares, and supernatural threats targeting adults. Contains moderate frightening content and supernatural violence but no graphic gore or sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, psychological horror, and supernatural threat (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers who love creepy supernatural mysteries about haunted houses and strangers brought together by dark forces will be hooked by this chilling tale.

Tags

HorrorPsychological ThrillerSouthern GothicSupernatural Suspense