This Is Not a Ghost Story

In this novel, a girl named Daffodil Franklin finds a job housesitting a mansion, but she soon realizes that the house is not what it seems. The house has a dark past and a grudge against her, and she is the only one who can settle it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Nothing is as it seems in this chilling, twisting tale by bestselling author Andrea Portes, perfect for fans of Madeleine Roux and Danielle Vega. Rife with dark humor and chilling twists, This Is Not a Ghost Story is American Horror Story meets There's Someone Inside Your House. It will have readers flipping back to the very first page after the shocking finale.

I am not welcome. Somehow, I know that. Something doesn't want me here.

Daffodil Franklin has plans for a quiet summer before her freshman year at college, and luckily, she's found the job that can give her just that: housesitting a mansion for a wealthy couple. But as the summer progresses and shadows lengthen, Daffodil comes to realize the house is more than it appears. The spacious home seems to close in on her, and as she takes the long road into town, she feels eyes on her the entire way, and something tugging her back.

What Daffodil doesn't yet realize is that her job comes with a steep price. The house has a long-ago grudge it needs to settle. . . . and Daffodil is the key to settling it.

The story follows Daffodil Franklin, a young woman who takes a housesitting job at a mysterious mansion in the countryside. As she settles into her new home, Daffodil begins to notice strange occurrences that suggest something sinister is lurking beneath the surface. She soon discovers that the house has a dark past and a vengeful spirit that is determined to make her pay for her intrusion.

Daffodil's job comes with a steep price, as she must navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of the mansion's spirit while also trying to maintain her sanity. She must confront the ghostly presence that haunts the house and figure out how to break its hold on her. Along the way, she meets a group of eccentric locals who may be able to help her in her quest to uncover the truth about the mansion and the spirit that inhabits it.

The story is filled with suspense, mystery, and dark humor, and will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking finale. Andrea Portes has created a captivating and unforgettable tale that will leave fans of horror and suspense eagerly anticipating her next book.

In conclusion, This Is Not a Ghost Story is a must-read for fans of horror and suspense. Andrea Portes has created a captivating and unforgettable tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking finale. With its dark humor, chilling twists, and unforgettable characters, this book is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 148 x 217 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062422446