{"product_id":"this-is-not-a-ghost-story-9780062422453","title":"This Is Not a Ghost Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am not welcome. Somehow, I know that. Something doesn't want me here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaffodil 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 within the walls. She soon discovers that the house has a dark past and a vengeful spirit that is determined to make her pay for her intrusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaffodil's job becomes increasingly dangerous as she becomes more aware of the house's malevolent presence. She is stalked by the spirit, which manifests itself in various ways, including ghostly apparitions, eerie noises, and physical attacks. Daffodil must use all of her wits to survive and protect herself from the spirit's wrath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the story unfolds, Daffodil learns more about the house's history and the tragic events that led to the spirit's haunting. She discovers that the spirit is the ghost of a young girl who was wronged by the wealthy couple who now own the house. The girl's spirit is trapped in the house, unable to move on until her justice is served.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaffodil becomes determined to help the spirit find closure and move on to the next world. She confronts the couple, who are initially skeptical of her claims. However, as the spirit's attacks become more frequent and intense, they begin to believe in Daffodil's story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Daffodil must face off against the spirit in a final battle. She uses all of her strength and courage to confront the spirit and force it to leave the house. With the spirit's help, Daffodil is able to uncover the truth about the girl's death and bring the couple to justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story is filled with suspense, horror, and dark humor. Andrea Portes expertly weaves together a complex plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the writing is vivid and evocative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Is Not a Ghost Story is a must-read for fans of horror and suspense. It is a chilling tale that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 232g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 x 202 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780062422453\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrea Portes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098153709818,"sku":"9780062422453","price":5.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647339046103_book.jpg?v=1647357372","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/this-is-not-a-ghost-story-9780062422453","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}