Home Before Dark

“A haunted house story—with a twist….[Sager] does not hold back”(Rolling Stone) in this chilling thriller from the author of Final Girls and Survive the Night.

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Published Aug 31, 2021

416 pages

Average rating: 7.55

827 RATINGS

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Readers say *Home Before Dark* is a gripping haunted house mystery with emotional stakes, unexpected twists, and a unique structure alternating betwee...

KikiStoneCreek
Jun 03, 2023
10/10 stars
Truly terrifying! I had to put the book on the floor one night, so convinced I was of the book's haunting ability that i did not want the book on the bed by me!
Fallcarry
Dec 08, 2025
8/10 stars
Enjoyed this. I listened to the audiobook because I saw that the story was told between the past and the present from the perspectives of a father and daughter and the narration was excellent. Spooky and atmospheric, with a ton of twists and turns along the way.
marrieumamani
Oct 29, 2025
10/10 stars
Home Before Dark is an excellent mystery with emotional stakes and unexpected twists. I even had to stop from time to time and writemyessay.ae while watching because the storytelling and atmosphere were terrific.
Lilboricuabrat
Sep 05, 2025
6/10 stars
Despite the many glowing reviews, this book was just okay for me. I’m not sure if my expectations were too high, but I don’t understand all the hype. The narrators didn’t fully capture the creepy atmosphere the story was going for, which took away from the overall suspense. That said, the book does a great job of keeping you guessing. Every time I thought I had the mystery figured out, another twist proved me wrong. While the story drags at times and feels a bit slow, there are plenty of turns that keep you engaged. I was hoping for something truly scary and chilling, but for me, it fell a little flat in terms of suspense. If you’re looking for a mystery with lots of twists, this could be a good fit—but if you’re after a truly scary read, it may not fully deliver.
SarahE823
Jul 23, 2025
6/10 stars
Count me out at the ghost angle

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