by James Beard
First published 2017
When a young couple moves into an old Victorian, they discover their new home hides a web of unsettling mysteries. As they investigate the building's history, they're drawn into the lives of its former tenants - a reclusive taxidermist, a family haunted by tragedy, and a charismatic cult leader. With each new revelation, the stakes rise, and the couple must confront the darkness lurking within the walls. "Curious Homes and Their Tenants" is a gripping tale that explores the power of place to shape - and sometimes twist - the lives that unfold within.
Genres: mystery, horror, thriller, gothic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
316 pages · Paperback · Cornell University Library