Synopses & Reviews
Some doors are better left closed—a sophisticated, spine-chilling horror novel from the author of Last Days
In Barrington House, an upmarket block in London, there is an empty apartment. No one goes in and no one comes out, and it's been that way for 50 years, until the night a watchman hears a disturbance after midnight and is drawn to investigate. What he experiences is enough to change his life forever. Soon after, a young American woman, Apryl, arrives at Barrington House. She's been left an apartment by her mysterious Great Aunt Lillian who died in strange circumstances. Rumors claim Lillian was mad, but her diary suggests she was implicated in a horrific and inexplicable event decades ago. Determined to learn something of this eccentric woman, Apryl begins to unravel the hidden story of Barrington House. She discovers that a transforming, evil force still inhabits the building, and that the doorway to Apartment 16 is a gateway to something altogether more terrifying.
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"Superbly written." —Suspense Magazine
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"Britain's answer to Stephen King." —the Guardian
Synopsis
Some doors are better left closed a sophisticated, spine-chilling horror novel from the author of Last DaysIn Barrington House, an upmarket block in London, there is an empty apartment. No one goes in andno one comes out, and it's been that way for50 years, untilthe night awatchman hears a disturbance after midnight and is drawn to investigate. What he experiences is enough to change his life forever.Soon after, ayoung American woman, Apryl, arrives at Barrington House. She's been left an apartment by her mysterious Great Aunt Lillian who died in strange circumstances. Rumors claim Lillian was mad, but her diary suggests she was implicated in a horrific and inexplicable event decades ago. Determined to learn something of this eccentric woman, Apryl begins to unravel the hidden story of Barrington House. She discovers that a transforming, evil force still inhabits the building, and that the doorway to Apartment 16 is a gateway to something altogether more terrifying."
About the Author
Adam Nevill is the author of The Ritual and Last Days, which won the 2013 British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel.