We Live Here Now: A Novel [Limited Stenciled Edge Edition]

Sarah Pinborough delivers a psychological thriller centered on Emily, whose near-fatal accident leads her and her husband Freddie to relocate from London to Larkin Lodge in Dartmoor. The narrative focuses on Emily’s deteriorating mental state as she perceives disturbances in the house, such as creaking boards and falling books, which occur exclusively when she is alone. Her postsepsis condition introduces medical fragility and potential hallucinations, creating a tension between supernatural dread and physiological reality. Freddie remains oblivious to these events, preferring their fresh start, while Emily suspects a murdered presence in the third-floor room despite finding no evidence of a wrongful death. Pinborough, known for her work in horror and gothic fiction, structures this limited stenciled edge edition to emphasize isolation and uncertainty. The story draws on traditions of haunted house narratives but grounds them in medical realism. It suits readers who enjoy slow-burn psychological horror where the threat may be internal rather than external. Those seeking fast-paced action or clear supernatural confirmations might find the ambiguity frustrating. The book examines how grief and illness can distort perception, making the reader question the reliability of Emily’s experiences alongside her own. The narrative does not offer easy answers about the house’s history. Instead, it focuses on the immediate sensory details of Larkin Lodge and the couple’s dynamic. Pinborough uses the setting to explore themes of trust and sanity. The limited edition format adds a tactile element for collectors of gothic literature. This novel invites readers to sit with discomfort and uncertainty rather than providing closure.