Description: "A haunted house thriller packed with cryptic mystery, dark humor, and bone-chilling twists." --Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this "genuinely terrifying" (School Library Journal, starred review) psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating the treacherous past of a mysterious mansion ten years apart.Daisy sees dead people--something impossible to forget in bustling, ghost-packed Toronto. She usually manages to deal with her unwanted ability, but she's completely unprepared to be dumped by her boyfriend. So when her mother inherits a secluded mansion in northern Ontario where she spent her childhood summers, Daisy jumps at the chance to escape. But the house is nothing like Daisy expects, and she begins to realize that her experience with the supernatural might be no match for her mother's secrets, nor what lurks within these walls... A decade later, Brittney is desperate to get out from under the thumb of her abusive mother, a bestselling author who claims her stay at "Miracle Mansion" allowed her to see the error of her ways. But Brittney knows that's nothing but a sham. She decides the new season of her popular Haunted web series will uncover what happened to a young Black girl in the mansion ten years prior and finally expose her mother's lies. But as she gets more wrapped up in the investigation, she'll have to decide: if she can only bring one story to light, which one matters most--Daisy's or her own? As Brittney investigates the mansion in the present, Daisy's story runs parallel in the past, both timelines propelling the girls to face the most dangerous monsters of all: those that hide in plain sight.
Brief description:
Sandra Okuboyejo is a first-generation Nigerian-American actor, writer, and award-winning audiobook narrator based in Brooklyn, NY. With a background in theater and a passion for storytelling, Sandra brings a dynamic and emotive voice to her narrations, captivating listeners across various genres.
She has lent her voice to 20+ audiobooks, including The Sweetest Remedy, African Town, Minecraft: The Haven Trials, Delicious Monsters, and Jackal. Notably, Sandra contributed to the audiobook anthology Out There Screaming, produced by Jordan Peele, narrating "Dark Home" by Nnedi Okorafor, and Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, earning her earphone awards. Sandra's work has garnered critical acclaim, earning her multiple Earphones Awards spanning from 2022-2025. She received a Starred Review in Booklist (December 2022) and was featured in Audible's "13 Best Debuts of 2022. Her narration style is characterized by emotional depth, versatility, and a commitment to authenticity, drawing inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic experiences.Review Quotes:
"One part breathtaking ghost horror, one part gripping thriller, and an all-round absorbing read."
-- "Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author"