The People Before

In "The Maple House," a couple buys a rambling old house in the Suffolk countryside, but not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the house, and Jess soon realizes they've made a huge mistake. This is a great follow-up to Northedge's debut, "The House Guest," with a tense, paranoid atmosphere and a satisfying and unsettling conclusion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

An Eerie Psychological Thriller from the Author of "The House Guest"

Charlotte Northedge, the acclaimed author of "The House Guest," has unveiled a spine-tingling new psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be immersed in a moody, propulsive, gripping, and utterly terrifying world that will have you reaching for the lights.

"I adored it! I found it moody, propulsive, gripping, and so terrifying you'll need the lights on. Gillian McAllister, The Times exclaimed. "Charlotte Northedge turns the psychological thumbscrews with relish."

"I read through the night to finish this thriller... Spooky, tense, richly atmospheric, and profoundly moving," Erin Kelly, author of "The Girl on the Train," shared.

What if your dream house became your worst nightmare? Jess and her husband, seeking a fresh start, find themselves captivated by the allure of a rambling old house nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. The opportunity to own a piece of history seems too good to pass up. However, as they settle into their new home, Jess begins to sense that something is amiss. The locals hold a secret about the Maple House, and she soon realizes that they have made a grave mistake.

Something terrible happened in that house. Something that nobody wants to talk about. Something to do with the people who lived there before.

"This is every bit as accomplished as Northedges debut, "The House Guest," with the same precise and finely tuned use of language, by no means always a given in the genre," praised the Financial Times.

"Charlotte Northedge creates a riveting psychological study of self-deception and creeping dread," noted the Sunday Times.

"Creepy, atmospheric, and cleverly plotted, an excellent winter read," Catherine Cooper, author of "The Murder List," exclaimed.

"Twisty, claustrophobic, and deliciously dark, this is the perfect winter chiller," Ellery Lloyd, author of "The Girl in the Lake," added.

"Tense and threatening, this is a great follow-up to Northedges debut, "The House Guest," the Daily Mail exclaimed.

"This taut new psychological mystery feels particularly timely," observed Marie Claire.

"The author does a great job of creating a creepy atmosphere," praised Good Housekeeping.

In "The Maple House," Northedge weaves a web of suspense and psychological intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very end. Prepare to be transported to a place where nightmares become reality and the line between truth and illusion blurs. This is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers who crave a gripping and unforgettable experience.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008402600