Man, Fuck This House

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With his "highly visual and cinematic worldbuilding" (Booklife by Publishers Weekly), Brian Asman spins a horrifying and imaginative tale of an ordinary family and their extraordinary new house...

Sabrina Haskins and her family have just moved into their dream home, a gorgeous Craftsman in the rapidly-growing Southwestern city of Jackson Hill. Sabrina's a bored and disillusioned homemaker, Hal a reverse mortgage salesman with a penchant for ill-timed sports analogies. Their two children, Damien and Michaela, are bright and precocious.

At first glance, the house is perfect. But things aren't what they seem.

Sabrina's hearing odd noises, seeing strange visions. Their neighbors are odd or absent. And Sabrina's already-fraught relationship with her son is about to be tested in a way no parent could ever imagine.

Because while the Haskins family might be the newest owners of 4596 James Circle, they're far from its only residents...

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Published Oct 19, 2021

208 pages

Average rating: 7.14

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siemelle900

Nov 28, 2025

6/10 stars

This is definitely a different sort of haunted house book! One I’m not sure if I liked or disliked, honestly. The Haskins family moves from Ohio to New Mexico. Father Hal, mom Sabrina, daughter Michaela, and son Damien. From the start, there is something wrong with the house they will call home.

I think it was a pretty interesting, definitely unusual take on haunted houses. I think there might even be some commentary in there about suburbia and motherhood. However, I was hoping the author would have infused some humor into the story. Also, the execution was clunky.

For me, it was middle of the road horror. Try it out if you think it might interest you!

Hartfullofbooks

Dec 16, 2023

5/10 stars

Haunted Houses are my favorite horror genre so I’m always willing to try a new haunted house book. Man, Fuck this house I picked up at a horror convention and wasn’t sure what to expect. This book is not for everyone, it has some grammar errors, the characters aren’t that fleshed out, and the story is incredibly weird but overall I enjoyed it. If you’re a fan of weird horror or love a good haunted house story like I do you’ll appreciate the unique take on a haunted house in this one. Is this a phenomenally written terrifying story? No, it’s silly, it’s weird, and its characters are a little stereotypical but it’s a good time.

Erika

Oct 15, 2023

8/10 stars

This is the story about your typical "family moves across the country for Dad's new job," complete with a cheesy 90s dad, a stay-at-home mom desperate for a fresh start, and two kids (one of which may or may not be demonic).

The house is big and beautiful, except that it's also alive - and has its own agenda. This was a creepy, fun, and quick read. I definitely did not see the ending coming and was the perfect way to begin the spooky season.

Mercedes Yardley

Apr 24, 2023

8/10 stars

The title gives you an idea of what you're in for. Equal parts tongue-in-cheek (the creepy son is named Damien) and full of heart, this is a quick, bizarre read about a haunted house. While it pays homage to many of the tropes, it also manages to feel fresh. If you're looking for something both familiar and slightly different, this will scratch that itch.

Sarah_N

Jul 03, 2022

7/10 stars

Ok I bought this book strictly based on the title. I mean, it is catchy! It is a horror story with a twist. I appreciate the author's creativity. I thought it was well written and entertaining. I wasn't crazy with how it ended, but overall, a good read!

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