Help for the Haunted
Help for the Haunted
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1980s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Help for the Haunted by John Searles follows a young individual, Sylvie Mason, whose parents assisted troubled people believed to be haunted. After a tragic event, Sylvie is determined to uncover the truth about her family's mysterious past and the night her parents died. The story blends supernatural elements with Sylvie's quest for understanding and closure.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Help for the Haunted by John Searles blends mystery and the supernatural with compelling prose. The novel is praised for its atmospheric tension and deeply engaging narrative. Some readers note the plot's slow pace and occasional predictability as drawbacks. Overall, it’s an intriguing read that captivates with its eerie ambiance and strong character development.
Who Should Read Help for the Haunted?
A reader who enjoys Help for the Haunted by John Searles would likely be drawn to gripping psychological mysteries with supernatural elements. Fans of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House and Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects would appreciate its eerie atmosphere and complex family dynamics.
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Novel • Fiction
Maryland • 1980s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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