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House of Echoes
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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In this enthralling and atmospheric thriller, one young family's dream of a better life is about to become a nightmare.   Ben and Caroline Tierney and their two young boys are hoping to start over. Ben has hit a dead end with his new novel, Caroline has lost her banking job, and eight-year-old Charlie is being bullied at his Manhattan school.   When Ben inherits land in the village of Swannhaven, in a remote corner of upstate New York, the Tierneys believe it's just the break they need, and they leave behind all they know to restore a sprawling estate. But as Ben uncovers Swannhaven's chilling secrets and Charlie ventures deeper into the surrounding forest, strange things begin to happen. The Tierneys realize that their new home isn't the fresh start they needed . . . and that the village's haunting saga is far from over.   House of Echoes is a novel that shows how sometimes the ties that bind us are the only things that can keep us whole. Praise for House of Echoes   "Shades of The Shining are spattered through Brendan Duffy's debut novel--a large isolated house, a young family, nutty and somewhat supernatural goings-on--but House of Echoes grounds itself in different ways for an enjoyable read."--USA Today   "An exquisite novel . . . expertly plotted, beautifully written . . . It's complex, deft and, once you dive in, you want to stay in this often-scary world. . . . This is a book that deserves to be savored."--The Star-Ledger   "Duffy's debut is a riveting blend of horror and family drama. The remote location, creepy townspeople and the village's savage history produce a harrowing tale that keeps readers quickly turning the pages. As this complex family struggles with mental illness and their child's isolation, their redemption comes in the revelation that they can survive anything together."--RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)   "Duffy expertly builds suspense, leaving readers eager to know what happens while simultaneously dreading the outcome. This creepy page-turner will appeal to fans of Stephen King and anyone who loves a good ghost story."--Library Journal   "House of Echoes is one of those stories where you know something bad is going to happen, but you hope it won't. It's one you'll remember long after reading the last page."--New York Journal of Books "Duffy walks a fine line between crime and horror, skillfully manipulating the threats of a punishing winter, creepy historic setting, and strange villagers. . . . This unsettling, atmospheric tale is right up the alley of those who enjoyed Jennifer McMahon's Winter People."--Booklist (starred review)   "A fluid, suspenseful yet subtle thriller, with touches of humor, evocative writing, and characters that are both familiar and uniquely fascinating. A wonderfully tense and heart-wrenching debut."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "House of Echoes is that rare debut that grabs the reader by the lapels with both hands and never lets go. It's compelling, brooding, atmospheric, and propulsive--and it accomplishes something frightening and unique: a portrayal of the great outdoors as beautiful, amoral, and claustrophobic at the same time. It will stay with you long after you read the last page, and it may very well haunt your dreams."--C. J. Box, New York Times bestselling author of Endangered
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mcbook
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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Fun read, dark and suspenseful. Is it the house, the woods or the village? Good story. Would have liked an epilog.

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MrBook
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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#TBRtemptation post 3! Ben & Caroline and their 2 boys are looking to start over--he's hit writer's block she's lost her banking job, 1 of the boys is getting bullied at his Manhattan school. Ben inherits property in upstate NY and they head there to restore the sprawling estate. As Ben learns of its history & the boys venture into the surrounding forest, the family realizes the village has an unfinished haunting saga. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

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iluvbooks
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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I think this was s debut novel for the author. Anyway, it was okay. I enjoyed his writing style, but the plot was a little slow for my taste. That being said, I‘m looking forward to reading his next book when it comes out.

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dragondrool
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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Finally getting around to this one after shuffling it around TBR Mountain for a couplenof years now. I really like the cover of this one. A favorite kind of book for this time of year.

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AngelErin
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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I'm not ready for Halloween to end. 😭😱😭😱 #halloween #october

BooksTeasAndBookishThings That cover speaks to me! 7y
AngelErin @BooksTeasAndBookishThings I love the cover too!! 😀 7y
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KatyAliceReads
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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My July TBR! I'm mostly excited about reading Houses of Echoes because it's been on my shelf for over a year.

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KatyAliceReads
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LibraryDharma
House of Echoes | Brendan Duffy
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Loved.