Something in the Walls

Daisy Pearce, a recognized author in the horror genre, presents a narrative centered on Mina, a newly qualified child psychologist with limited professional experience. The story unfolds during a stifling heat wave across Britain, where Mina struggles to establish her career while preparing for her marriage to Oscar, a precise researcher. Her isolation is briefly interrupted by attendance at a local bereavement group, where she mourns her brother and encounters journalist Sam Hunter. Hunter proposes a collaboration involving Alice Webber, a thirteen-year-old girl residing in the remote village of Banathel. Alice claims to be haunted by a witch, exhibiting increasingly disturbing symptoms that worry her family. The household is crowded, and financial resources are tight. Mina accepts the case to gain practical experience, while Hunter seeks a significant journalistic scoop. The plot hinges on the intersection of psychological evaluation and supernatural folklore within this isolated community. This title suits readers interested in contemporary gothic fiction that blends clinical psychology with traditional witchcraft lore. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or historical settings outside of modern Britain. The narrative focuses on the tension between rational professional duty and unexplained phenomena, anchored by the specific dynamics of the characters involved in this particular investigation.