The Invited

The New York Times bestselling author of The Winter People returns to the Vermont woods to tell the tale of a husband and wife who don't just move into a haunted house—they make one—in this spine-tingling ghost story with a twist.

Helen and Nate left the conveniences of suburban life behind in search of a simpler life, settling on 44 acres of rural acreage where they will embark on the ultimate, dream do-it-yourself project: constructing the home of their dreams. The local legend of Hattie Breckenridge, a lady who lived and died there a century ago, captures the attention of Helen, a former history teacher, when they learn that this lovely place has a violent and sinister past. Because of her love of antiques, Helen locates unique materials to use in the home, such as a mantel from a farmhouse, bricks from a mill, and a beam from an old schoolroom. These artifacts compel Helen to learn more about the lives of Hattie and her descendants, three generations of Breckenridge women who all died inexplicably. As the construction process moves forward, the house will turn into a haunted new home that draws its owners and their neighbors toward unfathomable danger. It will become a site of terror and unfinished business.