The House on Cold Hill – Peter James

Cold Hill will never let you leave.

Ollie Harcourt and his family move into a crumbling Georgian mansion in Sussex, hoping for a fresh start. But the house has a dark history — and soon terrifying supernatural events begin to unfold. Peter James blends gothic atmosphere with modern suspense in this classic haunted-house tale that will keep you reading with the lights on.

⭐ Goodreads: 3.8/5 from 8,000+ ratings — "Creepy, atmospheric, and impossible to put down."

Popular with readers who love slow-burn dread, haunted mansion settings, and cinematic ghost story writing. Perfect for fans of The Woman in Black (Susan Hill), The Haunting of Hill House (Shirley Jackson), and The Silent Companions (Laura Purcell).

Pair with The Haunting (Alex Bell) for a curated Haunted House bundle.

A trade paperback (2015) in Good condition.