First published 1958
When the Halloran clan gathers after a death, the eccentric Aunt Fanny delivers a shocking prophecy: only their family will survive the coming apocalypse. As madness and dread grip the household, the Hallorans must confront their own demons and prepare for a future unlike anything they've known. In this Gothic family drama, Shirley Jackson weaves a disturbing tale of prophecy, isolation, and the fragility of the mind.
Genres: 20th-century, horror, psychological-thriller, gothic, family-drama, apocalyptic
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, disturbing, emotional
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
222 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics
Content warnings: mental-illness