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Psychological Thriller and Suspense

A House By The Side Of The Road by Jan Gleiter

A House By The Side Of The Road by Jan Gleiter

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An Atmospheric Psychological Thriller of Small-Town Secrets and a Deadly Renovation

Inheriting a dilapidated Pennsylvania house, Meg Kessinger envisions a peaceful restoration project. As she begins renovations alongside a local lawyer, an artist, and a highly secretive neighbor, her quiet new life quickly unravels. Disturbing signs of an active intruder emerge, pointing to a dark history hidden within the property's walls. When a mysterious death strikes the community, Meg is drawn into a localized web of deceit, forcing her to confront a dangerous reality in order to survive her dream home.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Jan Gleiter delivers an atmospheric psychological thriller anchored by the classic inherited-property trope. This domestic suspense novel blends a quaint small-town setting with escalating paranoia, making it a perfect match for readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries centered around buried family secrets and isolated, creeping dread.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780312966935

Binding: Mass market paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: St. Martin's Dead Letter

Pages: 272

Author:

  • Jan Gleiter

Language: English

Curator's Note:

Gleiter turns a Pennsylvania renovation project into a high-stakes fight for survival when an inherited home begins to reveal its violent history. The story captures the transition from a peaceful restoration dream to a paranoid nightmare as an intruder hints at secrets buried within the architecture. It is a solid choice for fans of domestic suspense who appreciate a slow-burn mystery rooted in the dark past of a family home.

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