Horror Book of the Week: The Haunting of Hangnail House By B.J. Conroy

 

This week’s Horror Book Recommendation is THE HAUNTING OF HANGNAIL HOUSE written by B.J. Conroy. 

The book was published in May 2023 and sits on the bestseller list for Ghost Fiction. 

The book has amassed positive reviews for it’s unique story, creepy scenes, and a satisfying ending. 

Quick Review of The Haunting of Hangnail House based on the Sample

We are introduced to Kate and immediately sense that she is a woman of secrets. It is the way her character behaves and reacts that will make you wonder just what is going on with her. 

And then there is Brett. Kate has seen him often at the cafe where she works and he always orders the same items on the menu. He is affable, a dedicated twitcher, and knows when to mind his own business. 

Kate is right to be careful with a stranger, but the way the story flows, you begin to wonder about her past. 

Their friendship is based on their mutual like for birdwatching and one day, after weeks of seeing each other, Brett invites her to go see the rare and elusive hangnail bird. To see that, they will have to go up to a house and stay there for a couple of days. 

Initially, apprehensive, Kate gives in, wanting to see how far her friendship with Brett will go and if it has the potential to turn into something else. 

Along the way, Kate is the only one who sees a woman dressed in an outdated fashion. 

Is that woman real or a ghost?

Based on the title, something sure is about to happen once they are at the house. 

The story flows well and the writing style definitely keeps you on the hook. 

In spite of a slow start, and lack of horror scenes in the first chapter, it is the characters that will hold your attention and make you want to continue reading. 

The Plot of The Haunting of Hangnail House By B.J. Conroy

Kate is drifting from town to town on the east coast of Australia, working at cafes. She forms a friendship with Brett, bonding over a love of nature. He claims to work online in technology, moving from place to place for birdwatching.

A birding trip to remote Hangnail House might allow them to deepen their relationship. Kate is happy to be spending time together, but Brett is anxious to spot the hangnail, a bird so rare that no images exist of it online.

Kate and Brett are about to discover that some things are best left unseen.

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