The Half Burnt House is an atmospheric and unsettling psychological thriller by Alex North, featuring his signature blend of crime and psychological suspense with haunting imagery and layered mystery.
Katie Shaw once promised she'd protect her younger brother, Chris. But years later, she's haunted by the terrible incident that shattered their lives. Now, a detective investigating a gruesome murder believes Chris may be connected to a decades-old case involving a mysterious house and a killer who was never caught.
As Katie is drawn back into her brother's world, she must confront the secrets of the past and the chilling truth about the half-burnt house. What really happened all those years ago? And is the killer still out there, waiting in the shadows?
Through eerie settings and psychological depth, North weaves a tale of guilt, memory, and obsession that keeps readers guessing until the final page. The half-burnt house becomes a symbol of buried trauma and unfinished business, drawing Katie deeper into a web of danger and revelation.
Beloved by readers for its haunted house imagery, family secrets, and psychological thriller twists, this novel delivers the atmospheric suspense that made Alex North a master of the genre. Perfect for fans of The Whisper Man or The Shadows by Alex North, and thrillers like The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell.
Format: Trade Paperback (April 2023 edition)
Condition: Very Good - minor wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight
Genre: Psychological Thriller / Mystery
