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Summary
A haunting Southern Gothic from an award-winning master of
suspense, A House With Good Bones explores the dark, twisted
roots lurking just beneath the veneer of a perfect home and
family.
"Mom seems off."
Her brother's words echo in Sam Montgomery's ear as she
turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother
lives alone.
She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front
steps. Sam's excited for this rare extended visit, and
looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking
boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who
the killer is long before the characters figure it out.
But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn't
what it used to be. Gone is the warm, cluttered charm her mom
is known for; now the walls are painted a sterile white. Her
mom jumps at the smallest noises and looks over her shoulder
even when she's the only person in the room. And when Sam
steps out back to clear her head, she...