What was it like? Living in that house?

Twenty-five years ago, Maggie Holt and her parents moved into a rambling Victorian estate called Baneberry Hall. Three weeks later, they fled in the dead of night.

She may have been too young to really remember what happened, but Maggie doesn't believe a word of her father's bestselling book about that terrifying night. Ghosts, after all, don't exist.

Now, Maggie has inherited Baneberry Hall and returns to prepare it for sale. Her homecoming is anything but warm - people from the pages of her father's book lurk in the shadows, and locals aren't thrilled that their small town has been made infamous. Even more unnerving is Baneberry Hall itself.

As the days pass, Maggie begins to believe that there might have been some truth in the fiction. That, either way, someone - or something - doesn't want her here. And this time she might not make it out alive . . .

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - this unforgettable thriller will have you hooked. Fans of Grady Hendrix, Freida McFadden and John Marr won't be able to stop racing through the pages.

Readers are OBSESSED with Home Before Dark:

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'I was soooooo hooked!!! . . . be sure to read it with the light on!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Great . . . If you liked Gone Girl, you'll like this * Stephen King *
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Praise for Home Before Dark * : *
Holy moly, I haven't been that shocked by a twist in quite some time. I actually laughed aloud when the big reveal came-because I was so delighted to have been so fooled. It's hard to write a book that's equal parts fun and frightening but Sager has done just that-and thrown in impeccable plotting for good measure. If you liked The Haunting of Hill House, you're going to love Home Before Dark. Addictive and atmospheric with a twist you definitely won't see coming * Stephanie Wrobel, author of, THE RECOVERY OF ROSE GOLD *
A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down. Read with the lights on! * Shari Lapena *
Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling. . . [A] deliciously terrifying story . . . You'll want to read this one after dark, ideally with the wind whistling in the eaves and a window banging somewhere just out of reach. But keep the light switch handy. You just might need it * Ruth Ware *
One of my favorite thrillers of 2020. Scary! Addictive! Shocking! * Lisa Gardner *
What could be better than a haunted house with ghosts aplenty? Home Before Dark is equally superb and terrifying. Buckle up for a wild ride. This book should come with a warning not to be read after dark * Mary Kubica, bestselling author of, THE OTHER MRS. *
Flawless pacing, a dexterous dual narrative, and character through the roof. But the biggest revelation to be found in Home Before Dark is this: There's nobody writing scarier books than Riley Sager is right now * Josh Malerman, bestselling author of, BIRD BOX *
I'm a sucker for a haunted house story and this one has all the best ingredients and more. Loved the brilliantly fresh twist at the end. Terrifying * Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place *
A fantastic modern take on the classic haunted house story. The pacing was also pitch perfect and the story kept me guessing right until the reveals * Will Shindler, author of The Burning Men *
Home Before Dark has more twists than you can shake a ghost at . . . an unforgettable horror book of intelligence and chills * Buzz Magazine *

Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, most recently With a Vengeance, Middle of the Night and The Only One Left. His novels have been published in 40 countries, with more than 4 million copies sold worldwide. The Unknown is his latest book. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in Princeton, New Jersey.