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It Sleeps Below
358 pages, Paperback
Published October 3, 2025
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October 4, 2025
After the death of her partner, Sam finds herself haunted by waking nightmares. While questioning her mental state, grief pulls her back to her childhood home by the lake—a place tied to her near-drowning as a teenager, her mother’s mysterious disappearance, and her strained relationship with her alcoholic father. But the past isn’t the only thing waiting for her there.
This is a deeply character-driven novel. While the first half moves at a slower pace, it’s a deliberate build that enriches the story. Without this focus on character development, the emotional weight of the later revelations would not have hit nearly as hard. I found myself full of empathy for both Sam and her father, and it’s these layered, flawed characters that make the book so compelling.
I’d recommend It Sleeps Below to anyone who enjoys grief horror with a touch of the cosmic. It’s unsettling, emotional, and beautifully written.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a deeply character-driven novel. While the first half moves at a slower pace, it’s a deliberate build that enriches the story. Without this focus on character development, the emotional weight of the later revelations would not have hit nearly as hard. I found myself full of empathy for both Sam and her father, and it’s these layered, flawed characters that make the book so compelling.
I’d recommend It Sleeps Below to anyone who enjoys grief horror with a touch of the cosmic. It’s unsettling, emotional, and beautifully written.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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