Review: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

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Louise has just found out that her parents died in a car crash, but she doesn't want to go home. She'll have to leave her daughter behind with her ex and deal with her brother Mark that she hasn't talked to in years. She is the responsible sibling, so she has to go if anything is going to get done the correct way. 

Going back to her childhood home brings up a lot of emotions. Not to mention, Louise didn't remember that this old house was filled to the brim with puppets that her mother made. It makes the house feel off, but she can't just throw away her mother's art and livelihood, right? She might not get a say in the matter since Mark is bulldozing his way through the legal side of things. Suddenly the house starts to protest and weird things start happening that can't be explained. Maybe this house doesn't want to be sold.

This was a thrilling read with so many creepy twists. The first part of the book is told from Louise's point of view, and she explains that Mark has gotten everything he's wanted since they were little. Mark's narrative reveals that Louise doesn't know half the things he's dealt with because of the puppets. At its heart, this book is about possession, secrets, and family. 

Grady Hendrix is a contemporary horror feend. I still think about his book Horrorstor to this day. If you're looking for a exciting read to bring in this Halloween session, this is it. 

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