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A Haunting in Plum Hollow

✍️ Ambrose Ibsen
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Siblings inherit a haunted home with a bloody past in Plum Hollow.

Michael and Ellery Lisbon move to Plum Hollow for a fresh start after a string of bad luck. They buy a cheap house where a family was killed two years ago. Neighbors hate them, so they are alone with the ghosts. Shadows watch them sleep, and voices echo in empty halls. Ellery sees visions of the murders. The evil that caused the slaughter is still there. It waits for them to become its next victims. Ibsen uses this setting to build a sense of inescapable dread.

Key Themes
haunted house family trauma supernatural horror
Literary Context

This 2025 release by Tantor Audio fits into the American tradition of domestic gothic horror. It draws on the trope of the cursed home and small-town secrets. The narrative reflects modern anxieties about housing markets and isolation, grounding its supernatural elements in realistic economic desperation.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Classic haunted house tropes · Family trauma narratives · Supernatural suspense
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Ghost Stories
🏛 Tantor Audio 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Compact Disc ISBN: 9798228521094

📝 Description: A Haunting in Plum Hollow

Ambrose Ibsen delivers a supernatural suspense novel centered on siblings Michael and Ellery Lisbon. After enduring personal misfortunes, the pair seek refuge in Plum Hollow. They purchase a house that appears to be an affordable gem in a competitive market. This property holds a dark history, having been the site of a savage family slaughter two years prior. The neighbors despise the newcomers, leaving them isolated with the grisly reality of their new home. The narrative follows the siblings as they confront jagged shadows and laughter from empty rooms. Ellery suffers visions of the infamous killings, while Michael faces leering presences at their bedside. Ibsen, known for works like The House of Long Shadows and The Possession, crafts a tale where evil remains present. The story suggests that an insatiable horror awaits them as prey. Some residents claim the devil resides in Plum Hollow, a notion the plot supports through escalating dread. This book suits readers who enjoy classic haunted house tropes and family trauma narratives. It appeals to fans of Ibsen’s previous supernatural works. Those seeking lighthearted fiction or complex literary analysis may find this narrative too straightforward. The story relies on atmospheric tension rather than intricate plot twists. It is a direct exploration of fear and isolation in a hostile community.

💎 Our verdict on A Haunting in Plum Hollow

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Ibsen crafts a tale defined by jagged shadows and leering presences, effectively building a sense of inescapable dread through atmospheric tension rather than intricate plotting. The narrative focuses on siblings Michael and Ellery Lisbon as they confront visions of past murders and isolated hostility from their neighbors. This approach suits readers who enjoy classic haunted house tropes and family trauma narratives. While complex literary analysis may find the story too straightforward, fans of supernatural suspense will appreciate the direct exploration of fear. The book delivers a visceral experience for those who prefer atmospheric horror over plot-heavy twists.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking an atmospheric and direct exploration of fear will find this book compelling. It suits those who enjoy the isolation of classic haunted house settings where neighbors are hostile and help is nonexistent. Fans of Ambrose Ibsen’s previous works, such as The House of Long Shadows, will appreciate the consistent tone of inescapable dread. This narrative appeals to audiences interested in family trauma intertwined with supernatural elements. Those who prefer straightforward storytelling over intricate plot twists or complex literary analysis will find this accessible. It offers a visceral experience of being watched and hunted by an ancient evil within a closed community.

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Ibsen crafts a tale defined by jagged shadows and leering presences, effectively building a sense of inescapable dread through atmospheric tension rather than intricate plotting. The narrative focuses on siblings Michael and Ellery Lisbon as they confront visions of past murders and isolated hostility from their neighbors. This approach suits readers who enjoy classic haunted house tropes and family trauma narratives. While complex literary analysis may find the story too straightforward, fans of supernatural suspense will appreciate the direct exploration of fear. The book delivers a visceral experience for those who prefer atmospheric horror over plot-heavy twists.

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