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Come Inside
Every October, the same house appears somewhere new.
Then people disappear.
This year, it has come to Blackwater.
Claire Hayes knows she has never seen the house before. At least, that's what she believes. But when she finds an envelope in its mailbox addressed in her own handwriting, the message inside contains only two
COME HOME.
Soon, the dead are calling from empty rooms. People are returning wrong. And Claire begins uncovering pieces of a childhood she was never supposed to remember.
The house knows her name.
It has been waiting for her.
And this time, it wants her to come inside.
Then people disappear.
This year, it has come to Blackwater.
Claire Hayes knows she has never seen the house before. At least, that's what she believes. But when she finds an envelope in its mailbox addressed in her own handwriting, the message inside contains only two
COME HOME.
Soon, the dead are calling from empty rooms. People are returning wrong. And Claire begins uncovering pieces of a childhood she was never supposed to remember.
The house knows her name.
It has been waiting for her.
And this time, it wants her to come inside.
394 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2026
About the author
Wolf Gunnar
11 books64 followersWolf Gunnar writes immersive, unflinching dark fiction that pushes readers to the edge of their comfort and into places they didn’t know they craved. Known for blending psychological terror with sensual intensity, Gunnar’s stories strip characters bare, exploring obsession, dominance, and the thin line between desire and destruction.
When not writing, he is building, creating, and plotting the next story that will leave readers breathless, unsettled, and wanting more.
When not writing, he is building, creating, and plotting the next story that will leave readers breathless, unsettled, and wanting more.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I HAVE MADE A TERRIBLE LIFE CHOICE.
When my friend Georgia added me to Wolf Gunnar’s team, I was delighted.
It’s Wolf.
There’s a new book.
Obviously I’m saying yes.
Did I read the blurb properly before agreeing?
No.
Did I ask myself whether I actually enjoy horror?
Also no.
Because again…
It’s Wolf.
Well.
Hold my tea. ☕️
Because COME INSIDE nearly finished me.
This is my first proper horror/psychological thriller experience and apparently I decided to begin with the literary equivalent of walking into a haunted house alone at midnight.
Excellent judgement, Kimberley.
I am not a horror girlie.
Give me romance. Give me morally grey men. Give me emotional devastation.
But creepy psychological mind-fuckery?
Apparently that’s where I draw the line.
And Wolf absolutely found that line…
then stepped over it carrying a bloody chainsaw.
I started this at night.
Because apparently I have no survival instincts.
Was that a mistake?
OH. HELL. YES.
There came a point where I had to put my Kindle down and tell myself I would continue in daylight because my imagination was already doing entirely too much.
And that’s the thing about Wolf’s writing.
It’s hauntingly beautiful.
He doesn’t just tell you what’s happening. He puts you inside it.
You feel the anxiety.
The dread.
The confusion.
The creeping realisation that something is very, very wrong.
And you can visualise EVERYTHING.
Including the things you absolutely do not want to visualise.
Like teeth where teeth have absolutely no business being.
Nope.
Still thinking about that.
Thanks, Wolf.
Come Inside completely had me in a chokehold.
Every twist had me thinking I had worked something out, only for the story to turn around and make me question absolutely everything.
I was literally shouting at the characters:
“NO. NO. DON’T DO THAT.”
They did that.
Of course they did.
This isn’t a fluffy little Halloween read.
This is spooky season with the lights on.
It’s atmospheric, disturbing, beautifully written and seriously creepy.
And somehow, underneath all the horror, Wolf still manages to make you feel connected to the characters, which only makes the fear worse because you actually CARE what happens to them.
Would I recommend it?
If you’re a horror/psychological thriller reader…
Absolutely.
If you’re like me and think you’re not a horror reader?
Well…
Maybe put the kettle on first.
Keep the lights on.
And perhaps don’t start it after dark.
Because once that house appears…
you might want to think twice before you go inside.
And Wolf?
I have questions.
Mostly:
Why did I trust you?
When my friend Georgia added me to Wolf Gunnar’s team, I was delighted.
It’s Wolf.
There’s a new book.
Obviously I’m saying yes.
Did I read the blurb properly before agreeing?
No.
Did I ask myself whether I actually enjoy horror?
Also no.
Because again…
It’s Wolf.
Well.
Hold my tea. ☕️
Because COME INSIDE nearly finished me.
This is my first proper horror/psychological thriller experience and apparently I decided to begin with the literary equivalent of walking into a haunted house alone at midnight.
Excellent judgement, Kimberley.
I am not a horror girlie.
Give me romance. Give me morally grey men. Give me emotional devastation.
But creepy psychological mind-fuckery?
Apparently that’s where I draw the line.
And Wolf absolutely found that line…
then stepped over it carrying a bloody chainsaw.
I started this at night.
Because apparently I have no survival instincts.
Was that a mistake?
OH. HELL. YES.
There came a point where I had to put my Kindle down and tell myself I would continue in daylight because my imagination was already doing entirely too much.
And that’s the thing about Wolf’s writing.
It’s hauntingly beautiful.
He doesn’t just tell you what’s happening. He puts you inside it.
You feel the anxiety.
The dread.
The confusion.
The creeping realisation that something is very, very wrong.
And you can visualise EVERYTHING.
Including the things you absolutely do not want to visualise.
Like teeth where teeth have absolutely no business being.
Nope.
Still thinking about that.
Thanks, Wolf.
Come Inside completely had me in a chokehold.
Every twist had me thinking I had worked something out, only for the story to turn around and make me question absolutely everything.
I was literally shouting at the characters:
“NO. NO. DON’T DO THAT.”
They did that.
Of course they did.
This isn’t a fluffy little Halloween read.
This is spooky season with the lights on.
It’s atmospheric, disturbing, beautifully written and seriously creepy.
And somehow, underneath all the horror, Wolf still manages to make you feel connected to the characters, which only makes the fear worse because you actually CARE what happens to them.
Would I recommend it?
If you’re a horror/psychological thriller reader…
Absolutely.
If you’re like me and think you’re not a horror reader?
Well…
Maybe put the kettle on first.
Keep the lights on.
And perhaps don’t start it after dark.
Because once that house appears…
you might want to think twice before you go inside.
And Wolf?
I have questions.
Mostly:
Why did I trust you?
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ x infinity
A paranormal horror blended with a "what the fvck" thriller beyond compare! @authorwolfgunnar steps into another new genre and just like his other books knocks it out of the park.
I devoured this in less than one day and absolutely could not put it down. Wolf keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first word until the last. Having read all of Wolf's other books, at about the halfway mark I was developing theories and was pretty confident I knew where he was taking his story. I was catastrophically incorrect but that is besides the point! I am amazed at how Wolf can write any genre, fully immerse you in the story and keep you guessing. The ending is absolutely brilliant and this is one book I wish I could read again for the first time.
"I'm not forgetting you."
"You won't know you did."
Graphic, brutal and brilliant this is one page turner of a book for any dark horror reader that enjoys a solid "What the fvck did I just read" in all of the best possibly ways.
#ComeInside #AuthorWolfGunnar #horror #darkthriller #paranormalhorror
A paranormal horror blended with a "what the fvck" thriller beyond compare! @authorwolfgunnar steps into another new genre and just like his other books knocks it out of the park.
I devoured this in less than one day and absolutely could not put it down. Wolf keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first word until the last. Having read all of Wolf's other books, at about the halfway mark I was developing theories and was pretty confident I knew where he was taking his story. I was catastrophically incorrect but that is besides the point! I am amazed at how Wolf can write any genre, fully immerse you in the story and keep you guessing. The ending is absolutely brilliant and this is one book I wish I could read again for the first time.
"I'm not forgetting you."
"You won't know you did."
Graphic, brutal and brilliant this is one page turner of a book for any dark horror reader that enjoys a solid "What the fvck did I just read" in all of the best possibly ways.
#ComeInside #AuthorWolfGunnar #horror #darkthriller #paranormalhorror
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wolf Gunnar has entered the horror genre and he has knocked it out of the park!! I am not even sure how to review this book without giving spoilers.
I read this in one sitting. I did not want to stop reading it...I needed to figure out what was going on with the dang house that appeared out of thin air. Also, as much as I want to be a horror girl - I needed to finish it before it got dark out and before my husband left for his business trip. Our house is super quiet when only one of us is home and I have an overactive imagination.
This book has all the creepy vibes I would expect in a horror book plus add in the psychological mindfvck that Wolf writes so well.
He is going to pull you into the world to the point that you will feel the anxiety of the characters, and you will be able to visualize everything, even the mind-bending gross parts, like teeth where they shouldn't be.
This book had me in a chokehold through every twist and turn and I was screaming at the characters No, no, no, don't do THAT!!! They did that.
Without giving anything away - this book took one Appalachian "superstition" that this girl FULLY ABIDES by and twisted it into a new version of a "haunted house".
One of my favorite quotes came early in the book:
"You're going back."
"No."
"You absolutely are."
"Why would I?"
"Because there's a house where there wasn't a house, an old lady saw Cousin It waving from the attic, and someone told you not to investigate. You have never been more likely to do anything in your life."
I am fairly new to the horror genre myself, remember overactive imagination, but I love a good phycological horror when I do dive in. This is not a jump scare kind of horror, this is one that will alter the way your brain functions.
I would highly recommend!
I read this in one sitting. I did not want to stop reading it...I needed to figure out what was going on with the dang house that appeared out of thin air. Also, as much as I want to be a horror girl - I needed to finish it before it got dark out and before my husband left for his business trip. Our house is super quiet when only one of us is home and I have an overactive imagination.
This book has all the creepy vibes I would expect in a horror book plus add in the psychological mindfvck that Wolf writes so well.
He is going to pull you into the world to the point that you will feel the anxiety of the characters, and you will be able to visualize everything, even the mind-bending gross parts, like teeth where they shouldn't be.
This book had me in a chokehold through every twist and turn and I was screaming at the characters No, no, no, don't do THAT!!! They did that.
Without giving anything away - this book took one Appalachian "superstition" that this girl FULLY ABIDES by and twisted it into a new version of a "haunted house".
One of my favorite quotes came early in the book:
"You're going back."
"No."
"You absolutely are."
"Why would I?"
"Because there's a house where there wasn't a house, an old lady saw Cousin It waving from the attic, and someone told you not to investigate. You have never been more likely to do anything in your life."
I am fairly new to the horror genre myself, remember overactive imagination, but I love a good phycological horror when I do dive in. This is not a jump scare kind of horror, this is one that will alter the way your brain functions.
I would highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
"You're going back."
"No."
"You absolutely are."
"Why would I?"
"Because there's a house where there wasn't a house, an old lady saw Cousin It waving from the attic, and someone told you not to investigate. You have never been more likely to do anything in your life."
Arghhh another amazing story from Wolf!
I DEVOURED this story... At first I didn't think I would be able to fit it in my schedule for the month but when I started reading yesterday I just couldn't stop! I read THE WHOLE book in 1 day!
This book sent my brain on a total melt down ... In the best way 😂
I'm still processing now ....
This has all the creepy, horror and psychological vibes you could want for this time of the year!
The way Wolf writes ... You really get into the world ... Like you can see and feel everything... Even the gross parts 🤢😅
His descriptive writing has you in a chokehold and the twists and turns are incredible!
And look how STUNNING the cover is! 😍
"No."
"You absolutely are."
"Why would I?"
"Because there's a house where there wasn't a house, an old lady saw Cousin It waving from the attic, and someone told you not to investigate. You have never been more likely to do anything in your life."
Arghhh another amazing story from Wolf!
I DEVOURED this story... At first I didn't think I would be able to fit it in my schedule for the month but when I started reading yesterday I just couldn't stop! I read THE WHOLE book in 1 day!
This book sent my brain on a total melt down ... In the best way 😂
I'm still processing now ....
This has all the creepy, horror and psychological vibes you could want for this time of the year!
The way Wolf writes ... You really get into the world ... Like you can see and feel everything... Even the gross parts 🤢😅
His descriptive writing has you in a chokehold and the twists and turns are incredible!
And look how STUNNING the cover is! 😍
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc review and these are my own thoughts and feelings
I. Am. Not. OK.
This book just proves to me the incredible talent of Wolf Gunnar and that he is able to write any genre.
This book is just in time for spooky season and is a masterpiece that ranks up there with other great horror writers like King, Koontz, McCammon and Hill. It's been a very long time since I read anything horror related and well this book is one that I seriously needed to read during daylight hours.
It's creepy, gory, and made me question my sanity on more than one occasion.
If you want/need to be frightened half to 💀 then this book is for you. Now I'm just going to check that all my lights are on!
5 ⭐️+
I. Am. Not. OK.
This book just proves to me the incredible talent of Wolf Gunnar and that he is able to write any genre.
This book is just in time for spooky season and is a masterpiece that ranks up there with other great horror writers like King, Koontz, McCammon and Hill. It's been a very long time since I read anything horror related and well this book is one that I seriously needed to read during daylight hours.
It's creepy, gory, and made me question my sanity on more than one occasion.
If you want/need to be frightened half to 💀 then this book is for you. Now I'm just going to check that all my lights are on!
5 ⭐️+
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review 🤗
Simply, what the fuck???
When asked what I thought while reading this book was WTF. This book is top tier CREEPY!!
Once again Wolf Gunnar manages to bring this book alive with his words. I was so immersed in this book that I could see these things happening in my own small town.
If you love your horror with gore and mental fuckery then this book needs to be on your list if book this Halloween season.
Because what is more terrifying then being forgotten?
Simply, what the fuck???
When asked what I thought while reading this book was WTF. This book is top tier CREEPY!!
Once again Wolf Gunnar manages to bring this book alive with his words. I was so immersed in this book that I could see these things happening in my own small town.
If you love your horror with gore and mental fuckery then this book needs to be on your list if book this Halloween season.
Because what is more terrifying then being forgotten?
October 16, 2026
4.75⭐️
Wow…. This book has to be one of my favorite horror/wt…bleep books I’ve read! It was fantastic. It was psychologically messed up, disturbing, and horrifying! I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend.
Wow…. This book has to be one of my favorite horror/wt…bleep books I’ve read! It was fantastic. It was psychologically messed up, disturbing, and horrifying! I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend.
October 4, 2026
First of all, kudos to the author for writing a book that actually requires you to pay attention. This is not one of those books you can skim, skip a few sections, pretend you read, and still know what is going on. You actually have to READ the entire book. Luckily for me, I actually read books.
Anyway...
The best way I can describe this experience is Mother! meets From meets The Changeling meets A Nightmare on Elm Street. And that library wall scene? Completely messed me up. I had to sit with that one for a minute.
But what really made this book work for me was how many different meanings I found underneath the actual story. It was entertaining, absolutely, but it was also incredibly thought provoking. The author may not have intentionally placed every meaning I pulled from it into the story, and that is part of the joy of reading. Two people can read the exact same book and walk away with completely different interpretations based on their experiences, knowledge, beliefs, and even the way their brains process what they have read. My brain just happens to be the kind that starts connecting ALL the dots, whether the author put them there intentionally or not.
One of the biggest things I took from the story was the idea that the "plague" wasn't confined to one location. And I don't mean that in the simple sense of the town being haunted. It felt much deeper than that. People were haunted. They carried things with them, and those things followed them wherever they went. That idea was woven throughout the story extremely well because it raises the question of whether changing your location actually changes anything when the thing you're trying to escape lives within you.
Then there was the concept of speaking something into existence and the power that comes from naming and claiming ownership over what has been spoken. This immediately stood out to me because the power of names exists across ancient and modern cultures, religions, folklore, and spiritual traditions. There are beliefs that knowing the true name of a person, god, spirit, or entity gives someone a certain level of influence or authority over it. You even see versions of this within Christianity and Catholic exorcism traditions through the naming of demons and the invocation of Christ's name as a source of spiritual authority. So when that concept appeared within the story, my brain immediately went down that rabbit hole.
But there was another meaning that hit me on a much more human level. We take pieces of people with us, and we leave pieces of ourselves behind. The people who mean something to us change us, whether they remain in our lives or not. At the same time, there is something deeply human about wanting to leave enough of ourselves behind that we aren't forgotten. We want to matter. We want someone to remember us. And, ultimately, we want to be someone's choice. There is a particular line from one of the characters that really brought that idea together for me.
The book also made me think about what we create out of desperation. When we are desperate enough to be loved, remembered, protected, chosen, or simply not alone, what are we willing to create or invite into our lives? More importantly, what happens when the consequences of that desperation don't stop with us? Our choices can reach into the lives of everyone connected to us, sometimes long after the original decision was made.
And maybe underneath all of that is something much simpler. Sometimes we just need to be willing to let someone in instead of keeping everyone at a distance. But at what cost?
That's what I enjoyed most about this book. Maybe the author intended every single layer I found. Maybe some of them were intentional and others weren't. Maybe it was simply meant to be one hell of an entertaining and unsettling story. Either way, that's the joy of reading. A story doesn't always stop at what is explicitly written on the page. We bring ourselves to what we read, and sometimes we find meanings that speak specifically to us.
That is exactly what happened to me with this book. I didn't walk away with just one message. I walked away thinking about names, power, desperation, connection, memory, ownership, loneliness, what we carry with us, and the pieces of ourselves we leave behind.
And personally, I love when a book gives my brain that much to work with.
Anyway...
The best way I can describe this experience is Mother! meets From meets The Changeling meets A Nightmare on Elm Street. And that library wall scene? Completely messed me up. I had to sit with that one for a minute.
But what really made this book work for me was how many different meanings I found underneath the actual story. It was entertaining, absolutely, but it was also incredibly thought provoking. The author may not have intentionally placed every meaning I pulled from it into the story, and that is part of the joy of reading. Two people can read the exact same book and walk away with completely different interpretations based on their experiences, knowledge, beliefs, and even the way their brains process what they have read. My brain just happens to be the kind that starts connecting ALL the dots, whether the author put them there intentionally or not.
One of the biggest things I took from the story was the idea that the "plague" wasn't confined to one location. And I don't mean that in the simple sense of the town being haunted. It felt much deeper than that. People were haunted. They carried things with them, and those things followed them wherever they went. That idea was woven throughout the story extremely well because it raises the question of whether changing your location actually changes anything when the thing you're trying to escape lives within you.
Then there was the concept of speaking something into existence and the power that comes from naming and claiming ownership over what has been spoken. This immediately stood out to me because the power of names exists across ancient and modern cultures, religions, folklore, and spiritual traditions. There are beliefs that knowing the true name of a person, god, spirit, or entity gives someone a certain level of influence or authority over it. You even see versions of this within Christianity and Catholic exorcism traditions through the naming of demons and the invocation of Christ's name as a source of spiritual authority. So when that concept appeared within the story, my brain immediately went down that rabbit hole.
But there was another meaning that hit me on a much more human level. We take pieces of people with us, and we leave pieces of ourselves behind. The people who mean something to us change us, whether they remain in our lives or not. At the same time, there is something deeply human about wanting to leave enough of ourselves behind that we aren't forgotten. We want to matter. We want someone to remember us. And, ultimately, we want to be someone's choice. There is a particular line from one of the characters that really brought that idea together for me.
The book also made me think about what we create out of desperation. When we are desperate enough to be loved, remembered, protected, chosen, or simply not alone, what are we willing to create or invite into our lives? More importantly, what happens when the consequences of that desperation don't stop with us? Our choices can reach into the lives of everyone connected to us, sometimes long after the original decision was made.
And maybe underneath all of that is something much simpler. Sometimes we just need to be willing to let someone in instead of keeping everyone at a distance. But at what cost?
That's what I enjoyed most about this book. Maybe the author intended every single layer I found. Maybe some of them were intentional and others weren't. Maybe it was simply meant to be one hell of an entertaining and unsettling story. Either way, that's the joy of reading. A story doesn't always stop at what is explicitly written on the page. We bring ourselves to what we read, and sometimes we find meanings that speak specifically to us.
That is exactly what happened to me with this book. I didn't walk away with just one message. I walked away thinking about names, power, desperation, connection, memory, ownership, loneliness, what we carry with us, and the pieces of ourselves we leave behind.
And personally, I love when a book gives my brain that much to work with.
September 30, 2026
This was a very interesting and very creepy story. It's confusing in a deliberate way that made it even scarier and detailed in a way that created the perfect atmosphere quickly going from eerie to horrifying.
When it says "graphic horror " it means "graphic horror." My brain "helpfully" tried to provide visuals for most of the stuff in here, and it was... quite the experience. As shocking as a lot of the scenes were, nothing felt like it's written just for the shock of it; every scene has a purpose, for creating the place, or the characters, or moving the story forward.
The plot is very clever; it kept me guessing and forming theory after theory what is happening. I wasn't right even once. The plot twists have plot twists.
I could have read this just for the atmosphere, or just for the story, and the combination of both made this a fantastic read!
When it says "graphic horror " it means "graphic horror." My brain "helpfully" tried to provide visuals for most of the stuff in here, and it was... quite the experience. As shocking as a lot of the scenes were, nothing felt like it's written just for the shock of it; every scene has a purpose, for creating the place, or the characters, or moving the story forward.
The plot is very clever; it kept me guessing and forming theory after theory what is happening. I wasn't right even once. The plot twists have plot twists.
I could have read this just for the atmosphere, or just for the story, and the combination of both made this a fantastic read!
October 12, 2026
What did I just read?! 😂
This was my first horror book AND my first time reading Wolf Gunnar, and I really enjoyed it!
I was hooked from the beginning. A mysterious house, a rocking chair moving with nobody in it, and a letter written in the main character’s own handwriting that says “COME HOME”?! Umm… excuse me?! 👀 I needed to know what was going on!
The story kept me guessing, and I honestly had no idea what to expect. By the end, I was sitting there like, WHAT?! 😂 (In a good way!)
It wasn’t “jump out of your seat scary”, which I actually think made it a great introduction to horror for me. I’m definitely intrigued to read more from this genre, and I’m looking forward to reading more of Wolf Gunnar’s books!
This was my first horror book AND my first time reading Wolf Gunnar, and I really enjoyed it!
I was hooked from the beginning. A mysterious house, a rocking chair moving with nobody in it, and a letter written in the main character’s own handwriting that says “COME HOME”?! Umm… excuse me?! 👀 I needed to know what was going on!
The story kept me guessing, and I honestly had no idea what to expect. By the end, I was sitting there like, WHAT?! 😂 (In a good way!)
It wasn’t “jump out of your seat scary”, which I actually think made it a great introduction to horror for me. I’m definitely intrigued to read more from this genre, and I’m looking forward to reading more of Wolf Gunnar’s books!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5⭐ and a few things I would now like to unsee.
This is the kind of horror I love: a little haunted, a little psychological, and very disturbing
The book is written in a way that made every unsettling detail feel a little too close. The descriptions are so vivid that some scenes played way too clearly in my head. The level of detail made the horror super immersive without relying only on gore.
The psychological part was "fun", playing with memory, grief and what is real. There is always a dark underneath what is happening, and the more the story reveals, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes.
Beautifully written horror with some absolutely horrible images.
ARC
This is the kind of horror I love: a little haunted, a little psychological, and very disturbing
The book is written in a way that made every unsettling detail feel a little too close. The descriptions are so vivid that some scenes played way too clearly in my head. The level of detail made the horror super immersive without relying only on gore.
The psychological part was "fun", playing with memory, grief and what is real. There is always a dark underneath what is happening, and the more the story reveals, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes.
Beautifully written horror with some absolutely horrible images.
ARC
Review of advance copy
Wow! This was horror at it’s finest. I was totally immersed in the story from beginning to end. Definitely a page turner. Claire had me second guessing what was going on and just when I think I might have it , boom 💥 that theory went out the window. Writing style really kept you in it all the way. Gore was up to par not too over the top done just right.
Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed
"Don't let Daddy eat me." I looked at Harker. He had heard it. "What happened to your dad?" The boy's hand tightened. "He got hungry."
Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed
"Don't let Daddy eat me." I looked at Harker. He had heard it. "What happened to your dad?" The boy's hand tightened. "He got hungry."
October 5, 2026
I started reading this at night and I had to stop because it had my mind thinking there was something in the dark. It was creepy.
I finished it, in daylight and what a ride it was!
Its a great thriller read and it jumps right into the chaos as soon as you start the book.
I loved the twists and the turns and the oh my gosh moments. I also loved how it creeper me the hell out, the book explained and detailed so many scenes that it made them real.
Its one heck of a rollercoaster and the ending was a oh no moment because everything Claire went through, one mistake cost it all.
If you love a thriller I recommend this, fast paced, a whirlwind of emotions and a messed up plot.
I finished it, in daylight and what a ride it was!
Its a great thriller read and it jumps right into the chaos as soon as you start the book.
I loved the twists and the turns and the oh my gosh moments. I also loved how it creeper me the hell out, the book explained and detailed so many scenes that it made them real.
Its one heck of a rollercoaster and the ending was a oh no moment because everything Claire went through, one mistake cost it all.
If you love a thriller I recommend this, fast paced, a whirlwind of emotions and a messed up plot.
October 6, 2026
Paranormal
Horror
Psychological
I devoured this story. I'm not usually a horror story type of lady. But I trust this author to take me on this journey. Have to say I was completely engaged.
Wolf Gunnar's immersive writing style gave the atmosphere that Erie, creepy, feeling. I find so delicious.
The descriptions were so detailed I could see the space as if I were there.
The psychological mindfvckery had me concerned about my own Sanity.
The feeling of grief chilled my skin.
Each scene gave me the ebeegeeb's and had the shock factor working in its favor. Each beat hit just right. I thought my theories were correct, nope I was wrong. It got twisty folks. It Just added to the anxiety, the thrill of it. That ending!!!
Just in time for spooky season... If you're down for a little psychological
Mindfvckery this is for you.
I want to thank Wolf Gunnar (you came out swinging with this one) and dragonfly design and pr for the early copy.
@dragonflydesignandpr @authorwolfgunnarbooks @authorwolfgunnar
#spookyreads #tbr #bookgirlie #indieauthor
Horror
Psychological
I devoured this story. I'm not usually a horror story type of lady. But I trust this author to take me on this journey. Have to say I was completely engaged.
Wolf Gunnar's immersive writing style gave the atmosphere that Erie, creepy, feeling. I find so delicious.
The descriptions were so detailed I could see the space as if I were there.
The psychological mindfvckery had me concerned about my own Sanity.
The feeling of grief chilled my skin.
Each scene gave me the ebeegeeb's and had the shock factor working in its favor. Each beat hit just right. I thought my theories were correct, nope I was wrong. It got twisty folks. It Just added to the anxiety, the thrill of it. That ending!!!
Just in time for spooky season... If you're down for a little psychological
Mindfvckery this is for you.
I want to thank Wolf Gunnar (you came out swinging with this one) and dragonfly design and pr for the early copy.
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October 5, 2026
This book was wild. One of my favorite things about it was the formatting for the chapters. It read with a quickness. It read with urgency, anxiety, and fear. You felt like you were the one in the house and running and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what was happening.
This story messes with your head something fierce. If stories where you're constantly asking 'what the hell is happening', 'who can I trust', 'is this real' are your vibe - PICK THIS UP!
Another thing I loved was the relationship between Claire and Ben - he provided some (at times) much needed comedic relief and it helped to tamp down some of the dread. I'm still not sure where we ended this story - crazy and one I want to read again having finished it to see if I can unwrap the mystery a bit more.
This story messes with your head something fierce. If stories where you're constantly asking 'what the hell is happening', 'who can I trust', 'is this real' are your vibe - PICK THIS UP!
Another thing I loved was the relationship between Claire and Ben - he provided some (at times) much needed comedic relief and it helped to tamp down some of the dread. I'm still not sure where we ended this story - crazy and one I want to read again having finished it to see if I can unwrap the mystery a bit more.
October 14, 2026
A mind bending read that pushed me into a different version of myself as a reader, and I’m here for it. I love books that make me think from a different perspective and make me question everything I thought I knew and understood. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading.
October 1, 2026
This is a - what the hell - kind of book. The amount of times I paused and stared or thought, wait what, is insane.
This is a psychological horror story about a house that just appears. Of course it's noticed and someone has to investigate. That's when things just get weird. Knocking and voices. Pictures that appear and then disappear. Hidden rooms. Family secrets. There's gore, a whose who mind f*ck and a wide range of characters.
There is also this underlining story of grief, loss, want and a need to understand.
As someone who loves thrillers and horror, I thought Wolf was beyond descriptive and took you on every turn you could think of. Just when you think you might know what's going on, he flips it again! It's written to where you can picture the characters, rooms, and all the things that happen in between. That's when the creepy feeling settles in.
If you love psychological horrors, with a story line that keeps you guessing every page, then this book is for you.
Just remember - don't answer the voices unless you can see who they are coming from.
This is a psychological horror story about a house that just appears. Of course it's noticed and someone has to investigate. That's when things just get weird. Knocking and voices. Pictures that appear and then disappear. Hidden rooms. Family secrets. There's gore, a whose who mind f*ck and a wide range of characters.
There is also this underlining story of grief, loss, want and a need to understand.
As someone who loves thrillers and horror, I thought Wolf was beyond descriptive and took you on every turn you could think of. Just when you think you might know what's going on, he flips it again! It's written to where you can picture the characters, rooms, and all the things that happen in between. That's when the creepy feeling settles in.
If you love psychological horrors, with a story line that keeps you guessing every page, then this book is for you.
Just remember - don't answer the voices unless you can see who they are coming from.
October 4, 2026
Thanks to the author and Dragonfly Design & PR for providing an advance reader copy; all opinions shared below are my own.
Every October, the house appears suddenly in a new town. One day, there will be an abandoned lot; the next, a deteriorating Victorian home will sit there, looking for all the world as though it had always been there. Claire Hayes is driving into work one day when she sees the house. The Mercer farmhouse burned down almost half a century ago and the lot has been empty as long as she can remember, yet a house sits there now. When she stops at the house, Claire sees a woman who looks like her in the upstairs window, and finds an envelope in the mailbox addressed to her in her own handwriting, containing only the phrase “COME HOME.” And the more she looks into it, the more clear it becomes: Claire’s family and personal history are deeply tied to this house…and the house wants her back.
This book started strong, with interesting characters and a fresh premise that drew me in. I liked Claire and the crew of people she gathers over the course of the book, each bringing their own insight and personality to the investigation as she unravels the mystery of the house. The book was not nearly as scary as I expected it to be, especially based on the first few pages—it seemed to be going in one really creepy direction, but quickly took a turn into something I didn’t find especially frightening. The entire first half was captivating and a really hood horror novel, and I really wanted to see how it would end. Unfortunately, the ending dragged on, with such a number of misdirections and contradictions that I was mostly bored and confused by the end. By the third or fourth time Claire realized she had misunderstood the fundamental nature of the house, I started to feel that she might actually be less clever than she had seemed at the start, and I doubt that’s the impression the author wanted to leave me with. I did not enjoy the very meta turn things took, either. Overall, this book had a great deal of promise, and if it had wrapped up and ended about a hundred pages before it did, I would be giving it 4 or 4.5 stars instead of the 2.5 I’m giving it. Perhaps I’m not clever enough and have missed something in the ending, I don’t know.
Every October, the house appears suddenly in a new town. One day, there will be an abandoned lot; the next, a deteriorating Victorian home will sit there, looking for all the world as though it had always been there. Claire Hayes is driving into work one day when she sees the house. The Mercer farmhouse burned down almost half a century ago and the lot has been empty as long as she can remember, yet a house sits there now. When she stops at the house, Claire sees a woman who looks like her in the upstairs window, and finds an envelope in the mailbox addressed to her in her own handwriting, containing only the phrase “COME HOME.” And the more she looks into it, the more clear it becomes: Claire’s family and personal history are deeply tied to this house…and the house wants her back.
This book started strong, with interesting characters and a fresh premise that drew me in. I liked Claire and the crew of people she gathers over the course of the book, each bringing their own insight and personality to the investigation as she unravels the mystery of the house. The book was not nearly as scary as I expected it to be, especially based on the first few pages—it seemed to be going in one really creepy direction, but quickly took a turn into something I didn’t find especially frightening. The entire first half was captivating and a really hood horror novel, and I really wanted to see how it would end. Unfortunately, the ending dragged on, with such a number of misdirections and contradictions that I was mostly bored and confused by the end. By the third or fourth time Claire realized she had misunderstood the fundamental nature of the house, I started to feel that she might actually be less clever than she had seemed at the start, and I doubt that’s the impression the author wanted to leave me with. I did not enjoy the very meta turn things took, either. Overall, this book had a great deal of promise, and if it had wrapped up and ended about a hundred pages before it did, I would be giving it 4 or 4.5 stars instead of the 2.5 I’m giving it. Perhaps I’m not clever enough and have missed something in the ending, I don’t know.
October 6, 2026
I got chills from the very first chapter and was fully creeped out by the second. And the horror NEVER let up. Maybe don’t read this one alone in the dark. Just a suggestion. The pacing was fast and relentless, barely giving you a moment to catch your breath before the next twisted nightmare unfolded.
And Gunnar did NOT hold back on the gruesome details. We’re talking people coughing up a throatful of loose teeth, people disappearing into thin air, limbs getting ripped off, replicas bursting out of people’s stomachs, and the constant paranoia of not knowing whether someone is who they appear to be or a twisted copy. Add in the long-dead coming back to walk among the living and a house that appears and disappears without warning, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a creepy ride.
And somehow, that’s only scratching the surface.
In true Gunnar fashion, you’re left repeatedly wondering, what the actual fuck is happening? It’s a puzzle you’re constantly trying to piece together, and just when you think you’ve cracked it, another piece comes along and rearranges your entire brain. But what I especially loved about this one was uncovering the deeper meaning behind the house and… Mother. That reveal was unexpectedly sad.
If you’re looking for a read that will crawl under your skin and stick with you, this is PERFECT for spooky season. Just maybe leave a light on.
And Gunnar did NOT hold back on the gruesome details. We’re talking people coughing up a throatful of loose teeth, people disappearing into thin air, limbs getting ripped off, replicas bursting out of people’s stomachs, and the constant paranoia of not knowing whether someone is who they appear to be or a twisted copy. Add in the long-dead coming back to walk among the living and a house that appears and disappears without warning, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a creepy ride.
And somehow, that’s only scratching the surface.
In true Gunnar fashion, you’re left repeatedly wondering, what the actual fuck is happening? It’s a puzzle you’re constantly trying to piece together, and just when you think you’ve cracked it, another piece comes along and rearranges your entire brain. But what I especially loved about this one was uncovering the deeper meaning behind the house and… Mother. That reveal was unexpectedly sad.
If you’re looking for a read that will crawl under your skin and stick with you, this is PERFECT for spooky season. Just maybe leave a light on.
October 12, 2026
I received an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I love stories that exist in a liminal space. "Come Inside" absolutely falls into that category. There are multiple elements that I deeply enjoyed in plot, protagonists, creature, and world building. Although it is a quick read it is absolutely a book that requires you to pay attention. (This is another element that I love. )
However, after sitting with this for a couple of days, I figured out why the book just doesn't land with me.
Everything in this story hinges on
and there is absolutely no support for that in the story. They make multiple poor choices that are genuinely difficult to suspend disbelief about.
Also, the number of times it is written that something has "destroyed" the protagonist is mind numbing. The author absolutely needs another word to describe Claire's emotional state.
I love stories that exist in a liminal space. "Come Inside" absolutely falls into that category. There are multiple elements that I deeply enjoyed in plot, protagonists, creature, and world building. Although it is a quick read it is absolutely a book that requires you to pay attention. (This is another element that I love. )
However, after sitting with this for a couple of days, I figured out why the book just doesn't land with me.
Everything in this story hinges on
and there is absolutely no support for that in the story. They make multiple poor choices that are genuinely difficult to suspend disbelief about.
Also, the number of times it is written that something has "destroyed" the protagonist is mind numbing. The author absolutely needs another word to describe Claire's emotional state.
October 1, 2026
Advance Reader Review
Honestly, I don't usually read these types of books, but I really love Wolf's writing style. Basically, if he writes it, I will read it. So, did I love it? Yes. Did I have to stop reading before bed? Also, yes! His writing transports you into this horror story about a mysterious house that appears every October, full of secrets. It felt like I was right there with Claire as she tried to uncover the answers. About the past, her family, and herself. This book is perfect for the season, and you'll definitely be thinking about it long after you finish.
Honestly, I don't usually read these types of books, but I really love Wolf's writing style. Basically, if he writes it, I will read it. So, did I love it? Yes. Did I have to stop reading before bed? Also, yes! His writing transports you into this horror story about a mysterious house that appears every October, full of secrets. It felt like I was right there with Claire as she tried to uncover the answers. About the past, her family, and herself. This book is perfect for the season, and you'll definitely be thinking about it long after you finish.
October 5, 2026
I enjoy reading psychological thrillers but this book just elevated my expectations when it comes to the genre. The book instantly captured my attention from the first chapter, had me locked in, just like in the book. The story will have you on your toes the entire time and when you think you’ve figured it out, you really haven’t, it was just the story playing you just like it was to the characters. Absolutely recommend reading it, it’s the perfect book for October vibes and spooky season.
October 5, 2026
I have read a lot of ARC’s by Wolf Gunnar and this newest one did not disappoint. Come Inside is a horror/thriller that is perfect for this time of year. Personally, this genre is not something I usually read but I was pleasantly surprised how invested I became with this story. I was sitting on the edge of my seat while reading this. It was a roller coaster of anxiety, horror, twists and turns and creepy as hell. The one thing I can say is that if you get scared easily, don’t read this at night. Another amazing book Wolf!
October 17, 2026
Good read.
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