April Thrill in the ‘Ville Thriller Club: Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce

Come join the Thrill in the ‘Ville thriller book club discussion – wine and apps are free, and as always our clubs are free and open to all, PLUS the book club picks are offered at the 10% off book club discount.

This month we’re chatting about: Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce $28.00 Book club price: $25.20 Hardcover, 304 pp

Dive into a spine-chilling thriller where folklore and fear collide. This psychological masterpiece blends tension, sinister secrets, and haunting suspense. Fans of Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House will find themselves utterly captivated by this atmospheric tale.

Mina, a newly-minted child psychologist, is desperate for professional experience. When journalist Sam Hunter approaches her with an intriguing case, Mina can’t resist. Thirteen-year-old Alice Webber, living in the remote, superstition-laden village of Banathel, claims she’s being haunted by a witch. Sam hopes to uncover a headline-worthy story, and Mina hopes to help Alice heal. But instead of progress, Alice’s condition worsens in ways that defy explanation.

Banathel’s dark history of witchcraft and superstition begins to seep into Mina’s life. The villagers are unwelcoming, their traditions steeped in fear and sinister undertones. As Mina delves deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths—not just about the town, but about herself. The cracks of her own past threaten to consume her as Alice’s haunting escalates.

Pearce masterfully layers psychological complexity with chilling folklore, creating a story that will leave readers questioning the boundary between the real and the supernatural. Themes of grief, belief, and the weight of tradition weave through the narrative. What drives a community to uphold dangerous traditions? How much of what haunts us is shaped by our own minds? And how far would you go to uncover the truth when the cost might be your own sanity?