Exit 12: A 24 novel

Name: Exit 12: A 24 novel
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ISBN: 9781982926076

✍️ Martin McGregor

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A psychological horror novel about a man trapped in a sentient house.

This novel places a businessman in a hostile environment where his own history dictates the danger. Alan Reed’s journey from roadside stranger to trapped victim highlights themes of accountability. The house acts as a mirror for his failures, making escape impossible without facing his truth. McGregor uses this setup to explore how regret can manifest physically. The story does not offer easy answers or safe havens. It remains a tight study of one man’s confrontation with his own conscience.

Key Themes

guilt and regret sentient architecture psychological isolation

Literary Context

Published in 2018 by Independently Published, this work sits within the modern independent horror market. It draws on American gothic fiction traditions where landscape and home reflect inner turmoil. The book targets readers familiar with contemporary supernatural thrillers that prioritize mood over gore.

Difficulty

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · Robert Aickman · H.P. Lovecraft

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Independently Published 📅 2018 📖 196 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781982926076

📝 Description: Exit 12: A 24 novel

Martin McGregor’s Exit 12 follows Alan Reed, who finds himself stranded after a business meeting. Seeking shelter for the night, he encounters a fierce predator and flees to a guest house. Once inside, he realizes the building is not what it appears to be. The structure knows his deepest secrets and regrets, forcing him to confront past events if he hopes to leave. The narrative draws on gothic traditions where architecture becomes an antagonist. Alan must uncover the secrets of Grimfall to find redemption. However, he soon discovers that he is not alone in the house. The story examines guilt and isolation through a supernatural lens. It suits readers who enjoy atmospheric tension and psychological dread over graphic violence. Those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions may find the ambiguous nature of the haunting unsatisfying. McGregor writes with a focus on internal terror rather than external spectacle. The book relies on the premise that the past cannot be escaped. It appeals to fans of classic haunted house tales who appreciate character-driven plots. The isolation of the protagonist mirrors the reader’s experience as the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur.

💎 Our verdict on Exit 12: A 24 novel

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

McGregor succeeds in crafting a tight psychological horror where the setting acts as a mirror for Alan Reed’s failures. The book excels in exploring guilt and isolation through a supernatural lens without relying on external spectacle. By focusing on internal terror, it creates a sense of inescapable dread that mirrors the protagonist's isolation. This approach suits readers who enjoy ambiguous haunting and character-driven plots over fast-paced action. While those seeking easy answers may find the ending unsatisfying, the atmospheric tension provides a compelling experience for fans of classic gothic traditions and psychological horror.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who prefer psychological tension and atmospheric dread over graphic violence will find this book compelling. It appeals to those interested in how regret manifests physically and how the past dictates present danger. Fans of character-driven haunted house tales will appreciate the tight study of one man’s confrontation with his conscience. The narrative offers a unique perspective on accountability, making it suitable for audiences seeking ambiguous resolutions and internal terror rather than clear answers or safe havens.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

McGregor succeeds in crafting a tight psychological horror where the setting acts as a mirror for Alan Reed’s failures. The book excels in exploring guilt and isolation through a supernatural lens without relying on external spectacle. By focusing on internal terror, it creates a sense of inescapable dread that mirrors the protagonist's isolation. This approach suits readers who enjoy ambiguous haunting and character-driven plots over fast-paced action. While those seeking easy answers may find the ending unsatisfying, the atmospheric tension provides a compelling experience for fans of classic gothic traditions and psychological horror.