Description:

Unbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.

Newly-minted child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field where the first people called are experts, she’s been unable to get her feet wet. Instead she aimlessly spends her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain, and anxiously contemplating her upcoming marriage to careful, precise researcher Oscar. The only reprieve from her small, close world is attending the local bereavement group to mourn her brother’s death from years ago. That is, until she meets journalist Sam Hunter at the grief group one day. And he has a proposition for her.

Alice Webber is a thirteen year old girl who claims she’s being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in their crowded home in the remote village of Banathel, Alice’s symptoms are increasingly disturbing, and money is tight. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it.

But instead of improving, Alice’s behavior becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense. The town of Banathel has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world. They believe there are ways of…dealing with it. And they don’t expect outsiders to understand.

Adele’s Review:

Wow. Wow. Wow! Something In The Walls is so well written it should be listed as literary fiction alongside its genre category. Daisy Pearce has a gift for the written word. This reviewer savored both the storyline and writing style on every page. The plotline shook me to the core and gave me a sleepless night after finishing the book. Something In The Walls is horror at its best. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s optioned for a movie. If so, the story deserves only the best director and A-list cast.

Pearce reminds us that evil can and will hide in the most innocuous places, and that women are most often the targets of this scourge. How we choose to identify and either submit to, or conquer, this evil as at the heart of the story. Our fears and personal demons become our Achilles heel to overcoming the challenges we face. If we’re blind to tests of strength, evil will overwhelm us and win. The little town of Banathel, where our story takes place, is a tragic example of this timeless battle.

This reviewer could wax on and on about this exceptional novel. Instead, I suggest readers discover the book for themselves and keep an open mind while reading. Very little is what it seems inside the story. Something In The Walls is highly recommended. Don’t miss this one!

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6854509756

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D1P363PQ/