Author: Grady Hendrix
Published: 2023
Rating: 4/5
When Louise Joyner’s parents die unexpectedly, she is forced to return to her childhood home in Charleston to settle their affairs. This should be a fairly simple task, but it turns out to be anything but.
Her estranged brother, Mark, is determined to make the process as difficult as possible. And then there’s the house itself—full of eerie dolls, unsettling family relics, and a sinister presence that refuses to let go.
What starts as a tense family drama quickly spirals into full-blown supernatural horror. The Joyner family home doesn’t just hold memories—it holds something far more menacing. And as Louise and Mark dig deeper into their parents’ secrets, they realize that their childhood fears weren’t just imaginary.
Through an engaging, fast-paced narrative Hendrix takes the reader through a horror-comedy that starts with a dysfunctional family and somehow turns even more dysfunctional with haunted puppets.
How to Sell a Haunted House is a thrilling horror-comedy novel that blends supernatural terror with an emotionally resonant family story. Hendrix manages to balance horror, humor, and heart in a most satisfying way. If you enjoy haunted house stories with a fresh twist—or if you’ve ever felt uneasy about puppets or dolls staring at you from across the room—this book is a must-read.