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: 7.54

847 RATINGS

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Readers say *Home Before Dark* is a gripping haunted house mystery praised for its spooky, atmospheric setting and compelling storytelling. Many appre...

The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
6/10 stars
This is probably my second favorite book by Riley Sager, but for me, it still wasn’t as suspenseful as The Last Time I Lied. It was a decent book, but I found it predictable.
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!
Jamie W
Feb 10, 2026
10/10 stars
Loved this! I was trying to figure out “haunted house or what??” and I was surprised at the end!!
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.

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