The Hiding House

Malcolm Richards

Storm House Books

About this ebook

"Creepy...menacing. A unique, atmospheric story." - Snazzy Books

Every family has its secrets...

Life was always cruel to Sebastian and Elise. Until their abusive mother mysteriously vanished. Now they have found happiness living with their grandmother. But when a tragic accident leaves her dead, the children find themselves suddenly alone.

Elise knows she must act quickly to protect her younger brother. So why does she insist they stay hidden from the

outside world?

But as the siblings try to survive in their woodland home, it’s soon clear they’re not as alone as they think. Lurking in the shadows is a terrifying secret. One that holds the key to their mother’s disappearance.

And now that secret wants to come inside.

An unsettling blend of psychological horror and dark family drama, The Hiding House is the gripping debut from Malcolm Richards.

Ratings and reviews

A mother that has issues with what happened to her as a child. She leaves her children with her mother since she has alcohol problems to drown out her past. Elsie and Sebastian live with their Nana. One day Nana is on her rocking chair on the front porch and is dead. Elsie does not want to go to foster care so the children hide the body in a coal shed. A shadow man, as Sebastian calls him, holds the children captive. A suspenseful novel that keeps your interest.

A horrifying read! I enjoyed reading this story. The struggle of young children having to deal with grown-up problems and situations is horrifying. Yet in our world it is something that happens all too often. This story will keep you captivated from the start till the end.

I received an ARC copy of this book. This book was suspenseful with all the twists and turns. It was fast paced and gripping. I recommend this book.

About the author

Malcolm Richards crafts stories to keep you guessing from the edge of your seat. He is the author of several crime thrillers and mystery novels, including the PI Blake Hollow series, the award-nominated Devil’s Cove trilogy, and the Emily Swanson series. Many of his books are set in Cornwall, UK, where he was born and raised.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Malcolm worked for many years in the special education sector, teaching and supporting children with complex needs. After living in London for two decades, he has now settled in the Somerset countryside with his partner and their pets.