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Rosewood
Some hungers never die
For over a year, Rosewood has slept. Beneath cold grey skies, mist coils across its coastal grounds like a living thing. Dead trees stir in a wind nobody feels. And something watches.
When 22-year-old singer Brie Holloway moves in with her band, a terrible sentience awakes within its walls. It comes to Brie as Adeline, a beautiful apparition who whispers from dreams and shadows, fills her mind with dark, haunting lyrics for her songs, and offers her the one thing she can’t refuse: healing from the MS that has stolen her health, her control, and her future.
But the gifts come at a horrific price. And by the time Brie realizes the house’s terrifying secret, it’s already too late. Rosewood is feeding. Growing stronger.
And it will never let them leave alive.
From the bestselling author of ‘The Necromancer’ comes a terrifying tale of gothic horror. Perfect for fans of Stephen King, ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ and ‘Carmilla.’
For over a year, Rosewood has slept. Beneath cold grey skies, mist coils across its coastal grounds like a living thing. Dead trees stir in a wind nobody feels. And something watches.
When 22-year-old singer Brie Holloway moves in with her band, a terrible sentience awakes within its walls. It comes to Brie as Adeline, a beautiful apparition who whispers from dreams and shadows, fills her mind with dark, haunting lyrics for her songs, and offers her the one thing she can’t refuse: healing from the MS that has stolen her health, her control, and her future.
But the gifts come at a horrific price. And by the time Brie realizes the house’s terrifying secret, it’s already too late. Rosewood is feeding. Growing stronger.
And it will never let them leave alive.
From the bestselling author of ‘The Necromancer’ comes a terrifying tale of gothic horror. Perfect for fans of Stephen King, ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ and ‘Carmilla.’
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2026
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Tom Lewis
8 books277 followersHey All. I’ve revised my bio yet again so it doesn’t sound like I’m describing myself in third person. I’m an entertainment attorney (I draft contracts for movies), writer, filmmaker, and former Marine. I write scary books and laugh-out-loud spice-free rom-coms.
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March 27, 2026
I love a good horror. And honestly, it’s hard to find anymore. I’m a huge Stephen King fan. So it’s a lot to live up to my expectations. But this story did not disappoint. When Brie and her bandmates moved into this house, things started taking place. I loved the inclusion of Brie having MS. And the way the house seemed to absorb it. Leaving Brie feeling more of a whole than she ever had. But the house seemed to take on a life of its own. It almost felt like it was its own living, breathing, entity.
I loved the darkness that this house bought.
From the very beginning I was pulled in. This was dark and creepy. I was completely obsessed. The twists and turns had me turning the pages, needing to know what was going to happen next. I devoured this book. Even ran on over to Amazon to buy a copy for my shelf. That’s where this one belongs. An amazing and dark story. Loved every minute of this.
I loved the darkness that this house bought.
From the very beginning I was pulled in. This was dark and creepy. I was completely obsessed. The twists and turns had me turning the pages, needing to know what was going to happen next. I devoured this book. Even ran on over to Amazon to buy a copy for my shelf. That’s where this one belongs. An amazing and dark story. Loved every minute of this.
April 19, 2026
Tom Lewis’s Rosewood is haunted house fiction at its finest—an eerie, hypnotic nightmare that wraps itself around you from the first page and never loosens its grip. The image of the mysterious woman in white drifting through those halls is the kind of uncanny terror that stays with you long after the book is closed. The tragic story of Brie, that of her sister Kaylee, the other members of the band...
What truly got under my skin were the impossible roses blooming in winter, the creeping vines, and the sense that the house itself is alive—watching, waiting, refusing to let anyone leave. Lewis understands that true horror is atmosphere, and he builds it masterfully here. This is a deeply unsettling, compulsively readable novel filled with dread and beauty in equal measure. Rosewood is the kind of haunted house story readers hope to find and rarely do. Five stars without hesitation.
What truly got under my skin were the impossible roses blooming in winter, the creeping vines, and the sense that the house itself is alive—watching, waiting, refusing to let anyone leave. Lewis understands that true horror is atmosphere, and he builds it masterfully here. This is a deeply unsettling, compulsively readable novel filled with dread and beauty in equal measure. Rosewood is the kind of haunted house story readers hope to find and rarely do. Five stars without hesitation.
April 23, 2026
FYI, I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Rosewood goes hard from page one, hitting horror tropes so fast and furious that it might've tipped into parody in the hands of a less talented author. You've got an isolated, creepy house with a dead, creepy rose garden and a creepy history involving multiple previous owners vanishing. Add a creepy basement and some creepy nightmares that surely aren't related to the creepy woman beckoning at the edge of the property, and you've got a real setup. Too bad the protagonists have nowhere else to live! At least it was affordable.
Brie is an engaging main character, whose struggle to raise her sister while coping with multiple sclerosis has made her emotionally stronger, even as her body gradually fails. She's determined, but hiding a growing sense of desperation that leads her to make a series of increasingly poor choices, from impulse-buying an abandoned Victorian mansion and moving her sister and friends there, to approaching the previously mentioned creepy woman in the garden, etc. I appreciated how she and the other characters are all well-developed and don't fall into that horror trap of making decisions you want to yell at them for. Apart from approaching that woman.
I confess I found the ending a bit rushed, but I enjoyed the ride there.
March 26, 2026
Arc Review
This was a really good thriller that kept me guessing the whole time. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, something changed.
The story was interesting and easy to get into, and it kept my attention all the way through. I just wish there was a little more character development to feel more connected to them.
Definitely a solid read if you like suspense and twists!
This was a really good thriller that kept me guessing the whole time. Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, something changed.
The story was interesting and easy to get into, and it kept my attention all the way through. I just wish there was a little more character development to feel more connected to them.
Definitely a solid read if you like suspense and twists!
April 10, 2026
This book is amazing. to find the book where I connect with more than one character made it even better. Much like Brie I needed more and it delivered from beginning to end. 10/10 must read!!
April 3, 2026
This is the first book that has ever had me looking over my shoulders, and jumping at the strange sounds in my house. If you enjoy The House on Haunted Hill, this is a must. When a bandmember purchases Rosewood, it seems like the opportunity they are looking for. Finally a quiet place where they can finally make their album. Once they arrive, some of the band mates don't seem so convinced. Great book, but maybe not one you want to read alone at night.
April 1, 2026
Beyond nightmarish !!!
This one is an original ... Unbelievably scary ... Leave the lights on and know that you will never look at roses the same way again!
This one is an original ... Unbelievably scary ... Leave the lights on and know that you will never look at roses the same way again!
May 5, 2026
I didn’t love this book, but I also didn’t hate it…yet it was better than just okay. The story itself was great, but unfortunately some of the writing was a bit repetitive at times when it came to describing things. Other than that, I enjoyed it.
April 20, 2026
Houses can be more than a building. They can become an entity that needs to be fed to survive. Rosewood was just that type of house. Families moved in and just disappeared. No one bothered to look for them or assumed they moved on to a new place. When Brie, her sister and friends came to their new property, the home seemed like a dream come true. How could they believe anything else? No one wants to believe that a house could make people change. This one did. For some reason the house chose Brie. Soon the group would find out they were brought to the house. As I read the odd situations that showed up within the house; I would probably not leave either. A house the size of Rosewood would seem like a dream come true, especially if you had liveď in tight spaces. The house showed its intent quickly and the group never stood a chance at escape. There is no resolution for the reader as the book takes the breath away and expects the reader to be happy with the outcome.
May 12, 2026
Amazing book, I downloaded it and was instantly hooked, and then I finished the book within two days. It just got me out of a reading slump.
The writing was great, I enjoyed the pacing of the plot. The 'song lyrics' in the book were the best part, and I sincerely hope that someone collaborates to make them into real songs someday (I will buy them on iTunes immediately). The overall plot of the novel is quite simple, and I thought it was cliche at times, but the writing still kept me very focused and intrigued. I'd even recommend it to people who don't usually read horror, it's really good.
Some noteworthy things - It's quite rare to see characters with MS, and I was pleasantly surprised by the portrayal. I live with a family member that struggles with other autoimmune diseases, and this hit close to home. Also, the connection between the house and the characters is written really nicely, and it even leaves some room for self-reflection (on personal relationships to items and people).
Loved it!
The writing was great, I enjoyed the pacing of the plot. The 'song lyrics' in the book were the best part, and I sincerely hope that someone collaborates to make them into real songs someday (I will buy them on iTunes immediately). The overall plot of the novel is quite simple, and I thought it was cliche at times, but the writing still kept me very focused and intrigued. I'd even recommend it to people who don't usually read horror, it's really good.
Some noteworthy things - It's quite rare to see characters with MS, and I was pleasantly surprised by the portrayal. I live with a family member that struggles with other autoimmune diseases, and this hit close to home. Also, the connection between the house and the characters is written really nicely, and it even leaves some room for self-reflection (on personal relationships to items and people).
Loved it!
April 12, 2026
I flew through this book, it keeps you roped in. Scary with big plot twists. Loved it, can't wait to read more from this author.
May 23, 2026
At first I wasn’t too sure about this book to be honest. I felt too old to relate to the characters but it kept a steady pace so I was able to stay focused. I fell
In love with it. I loved the emotional complexity that happened between the House & Brie. After that, the book became an emotional roller coaster in the best way.
In love with it. I loved the emotional complexity that happened between the House & Brie. After that, the book became an emotional roller coaster in the best way.
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April 7, 2026
Wow. That. Was. Creepy. Terrifying. I couldn’t stop reading. I am just glad that I finished it in daylight. I want to sleep tonight. The thought of a house being malevolently sentient is beyond terrifying. The house manifested a shadow that wore a glamour of a beautiful woman. How do you deal with that? I loved this!
March 29, 2026
Creepy, uncomfortable read and I really enjoyed it! This is not a happy book. It won’t leave you warm and tingly. That being said it’s a wonderful horror story that keeps you turning pages.
May 17, 2026
This was not very good lol. It had some interesting moments but I had to skim most of the long, drawn out, repetitive scenes. There wasn't a build up of tension, you jump right into the spooky stuff so it completely loses any power. I liked the last 10-15%.
April 29, 2026
DNF’d .
April 17, 2026
Ok... but not his best
Rosewood was just ok. I liked the commodore amongst the group of friends; like family. The plot was a bit predictable and the ending left me feeling berrift. Like after everything that went through for it to end that way! This book is just an ok read, but nothing memorable.
Rosewood was just ok. I liked the commodore amongst the group of friends; like family. The plot was a bit predictable and the ending left me feeling berrift. Like after everything that went through for it to end that way! This book is just an ok read, but nothing memorable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rosewood by Tom Lewis completely pulled me under from the very first page. This is one of those books where you don’t just read—you feel every moment. There were scenes where I caught myself holding my breath, bracing for the inevitable… and somehow, the story still managed to surprise me in the best (and most chilling) ways.
Brie is such a compelling main character. Living with MS, she’s drawn to this mysterious house that feels almost alive from the start. Watching her move in with her sister and bandmates, only to realize her symptoms are improving while the house itself begins to bloom and thrive… it’s eerie in the most mesmerizing way. The connection between Brie and the house is beautifully written, yet deeply unsettling.
And then there’s Adeline. What starts as something seductive quickly twists into something truly sinister.
There are subtle nods that reminded me of Rose Red, but this story stands firmly on its own with a darker, more intimate edge. And the lyrics woven throughout? Absolutely stunning. They’re haunting, poetic, and add such a unique emotional depth to the story.
This book is the perfect blend of horror and beauty—dark, emotional, and completely immersive. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, whispering in the back of your mind long after the final page.
Thank you, Tom Lewis, for creating something so hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable. 🖤
Brie is such a compelling main character. Living with MS, she’s drawn to this mysterious house that feels almost alive from the start. Watching her move in with her sister and bandmates, only to realize her symptoms are improving while the house itself begins to bloom and thrive… it’s eerie in the most mesmerizing way. The connection between Brie and the house is beautifully written, yet deeply unsettling.
And then there’s Adeline. What starts as something seductive quickly twists into something truly sinister.
There are subtle nods that reminded me of Rose Red, but this story stands firmly on its own with a darker, more intimate edge. And the lyrics woven throughout? Absolutely stunning. They’re haunting, poetic, and add such a unique emotional depth to the story.
This book is the perfect blend of horror and beauty—dark, emotional, and completely immersive. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, whispering in the back of your mind long after the final page.
Thank you, Tom Lewis, for creating something so hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc reader here! But I pride myself in an honest reciew.
3.5 ⭐️ Rounded up.
This book will probably hit a homerun for people who like horror with an artistic flare. Both the lyrics Bree writes and the description of the different feelings the caracters experience is very deep and well written. I enjoyed this book.
But, there is always a but, the start was a little slow, maybe too artistic. And some of the writing were a little repetative. Like Bree saying "I know I shouldnt do this", and the description of Adeleine's looks was used too much. But I will absolutely recomend reading Rosewood!
SPOILERS FROM HERE!!!
I would realy have liked to get some connection to the other caracters as well so the emotional damage when they died would have hit more. And like with other horror books the 'classic' caracter mistakes happened. Why go alone anywhere after they saw what happened to Travis, and especialy leaving Bree alone when she is the main target. So the ending felt a little rushed and A4. But I was shocked in a positive way that no one made it out, very refreshing!! Hence half a star up.
Thank you too Tom Lewis who let me Arc read Rosewood.
3.5 ⭐️ Rounded up.
This book will probably hit a homerun for people who like horror with an artistic flare. Both the lyrics Bree writes and the description of the different feelings the caracters experience is very deep and well written. I enjoyed this book.
But, there is always a but, the start was a little slow, maybe too artistic. And some of the writing were a little repetative. Like Bree saying "I know I shouldnt do this", and the description of Adeleine's looks was used too much. But I will absolutely recomend reading Rosewood!
SPOILERS FROM HERE!!!
I would realy have liked to get some connection to the other caracters as well so the emotional damage when they died would have hit more. And like with other horror books the 'classic' caracter mistakes happened. Why go alone anywhere after they saw what happened to Travis, and especialy leaving Bree alone when she is the main target. So the ending felt a little rushed and A4. But I was shocked in a positive way that no one made it out, very refreshing!! Hence half a star up.
Thank you too Tom Lewis who let me Arc read Rosewood.
March 29, 2026
Received as an ARC
3.5 🌟
Spent the whole book knowing and waiting for something bad to happen and then it just kept happening, my ass fell out about 50 times in the last 40%.
He is a new author for me and I found his writing style to be effective in that he created such an eerie uncertainty that I felt myself feeling uneasy and holding my breath and bracing myself for the inevitable (in a good way) throughout the book. Once I got into it i couldn’t put it down as I NEEDED to know what happened! I would have loved an additional chapter at the end from Suzie’s POV to explain what happened there/originally as I felt it would have wrapped the story up more for me than the ending did - it does end on a sort of cliff hanger and you don’t find out what happened to the two sisters fully (eg did they make it away or was that it)
It’s refreshing to see main characters with disabilities, and gives insight into the conditions real people face daily, the representation is important.
Would definitely recommend for a quick thriller/horror read!
3.5 🌟
Spent the whole book knowing and waiting for something bad to happen and then it just kept happening, my ass fell out about 50 times in the last 40%.
He is a new author for me and I found his writing style to be effective in that he created such an eerie uncertainty that I felt myself feeling uneasy and holding my breath and bracing myself for the inevitable (in a good way) throughout the book. Once I got into it i couldn’t put it down as I NEEDED to know what happened! I would have loved an additional chapter at the end from Suzie’s POV to explain what happened there/originally as I felt it would have wrapped the story up more for me than the ending did - it does end on a sort of cliff hanger and you don’t find out what happened to the two sisters fully (eg did they make it away or was that it)
It’s refreshing to see main characters with disabilities, and gives insight into the conditions real people face daily, the representation is important.
Would definitely recommend for a quick thriller/horror read!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review with my honest opinion.
Rosewood by Tom Lewis had me HOOKED from the first few pages. I’m not even exaggerating when I say I could not put it down.
This book gave me chills in the best way. The house feels alive, creepy, and watching you the entire time. I had this constant feeling that something bad was about to happen and I needed to know what.
Brie’s story made everything hit harder emotionally, and Adeline? She was so intriguing but also really unsettling I loved every scene with her.
If you love dark, eerie, slow-burn horror that pulls you in and doesn’t let go…you need to read Rosewood.
Rosewood by Tom Lewis had me HOOKED from the first few pages. I’m not even exaggerating when I say I could not put it down.
This book gave me chills in the best way. The house feels alive, creepy, and watching you the entire time. I had this constant feeling that something bad was about to happen and I needed to know what.
Brie’s story made everything hit harder emotionally, and Adeline? She was so intriguing but also really unsettling I loved every scene with her.
If you love dark, eerie, slow-burn horror that pulls you in and doesn’t let go…you need to read Rosewood.
Review of advance copy received from Author
How far would you go to feel whole again? To claim your body as it once was. No pain. Perfect coordination and strength.
Kaylee and Brie tests those boundaries alongside their band mates, in Rosewood. The literary symbolism scattered throughout the book not only painted a complete picture but gave that extra boost in bringing the characters to life.
A horror book that checks off all the boxes and leaves the author with one more person following him and scoping out his other books.
I received a copy from the author.
Kaylee and Brie tests those boundaries alongside their band mates, in Rosewood. The literary symbolism scattered throughout the book not only painted a complete picture but gave that extra boost in bringing the characters to life.
A horror book that checks off all the boxes and leaves the author with one more person following him and scoping out his other books.
I received a copy from the author.
Review of advance copy
This book was an amazing read that from the very first page grabbed me and kept me interested and wanting to know what was going to happen next. This book moves along at a really great pace which made for an enjoyable read as it kept with the flow of the story, speeding up and slowing down as needed. This book has interesting characters that you want to know better and you want to see them overcome whatever may stand in their way. This book needs to be read, no doubt about it. It is a must read.
April 20, 2026
A house, a secret, and a underlying horror that is starting to wake up.
As the group of friends move into the home, it is almost too good to be true. A large house, no neighbors, and the ability for their band to practice whenever they want. But there is something about the house that is unsettling, and no one can really put their finger on what it is.
Overall, decent read. I didn't just love it, but I didn't hate it.
As the group of friends move into the home, it is almost too good to be true. A large house, no neighbors, and the ability for their band to practice whenever they want. But there is something about the house that is unsettling, and no one can really put their finger on what it is.
Overall, decent read. I didn't just love it, but I didn't hate it.
April 29, 2026
This will make you afraid of the dark again! A group of band members move to a haunted house. Of course, the house has all the things, bumps in the night, strange figures, voices, nightmares, unexplained occurrences. When one of them disappears, it is a race to find her and leave, before the house destroys them all. If you like horror, this is the book for you. I definitely recommend. *I received an ARC of this book, and I am giving an honest opinion.*
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rosewood is an excellent haunted house story. I really appreciate the author's "no holds barred" approach to story telling. This is the third book I've read from the author and all have proven to be well written and well edited. And the stories he tells are first rate. I definitely consider myself a Tom Lewis fan and look forward to many more novels from him.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book nothing that I have read lately from any horror writer actually had me frightened but this one hands down was absolutely amazing and definitely highly recommend this one who loves horror books but just can’t find one creepy enough to scare you cause this one just might
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow. Creepy. Haunting.
This is a super creepy thriller with a haunted house/ghostly element with fun unique vibes!!
The author paints an amazing picture that makes it so easy to imagine it all!
I loved it!
This is a super creepy thriller with a haunted house/ghostly element with fun unique vibes!!
The author paints an amazing picture that makes it so easy to imagine it all!
I loved it!
March 26, 2026
My favorite horror book about sentient haunted houses I released this month!
May 30, 2026
Boring🥱🫤
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