Many thanks to NetGalley, Tor Nightmare and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this novel by the one-and-only T. Kingfisher, with the audio perfectly narrated by Avi Roque - 4.5 creepy stars!
In this follow-up to the wonderful What Moves the Dead, a fabulous retelling of Poe's The House of Usher, we once again meet Alex Easton, retired soldier, his friend and groom, Angus, and horse, Hob, return to their family hunting lodge for a much-needed rest. But upon their arrival, they discover the caretaker is dead and the lodge in shambles. Village rumors talk of a breath-stealing creature who has taken up residence in the lodge.
It was wonderful to reunite with these characters. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you really should read What Moves the Dead to get the backstories of the characters. This is less horror and more creepy, spine-tingling, with a touch of Kingfisher's wit thrown in. Interesting thoughts about PTSD and trauma as well. Quick read and the audio narration was great!
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