Eerie

by Blake Crouch
Eerie cover
Good Books rating 3.33
Horror
Technical
  • ID: 3628
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781477628027
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Published: 2012-06-08
  • Reviews: 3

Eerie, a collaboration between Jordan Crouch and Blake Crouch, is a gothic thriller that draws inspiration from classic horror tales like The Shining and The Sixth Sense. The story begins in 1980 when seven-year-old Grant Moreton and his five-year-old sister Paige survive a mysterious accident in the Cascade Mountains, leaving them orphans. Thirty years later, Grant, now a Seattle detective, investigates a high-class prostitute's bloody past, leading him to Paige's doorstep. The brownstone holds a terrifying power that threatens to consume anyone who enters, forcing Grant to confront the horrors within to save his sister./n/nThe novel is praised for its chilling atmosphere and suspenseful narrative, making it a standout in the horror genre. Blake Crouch, known for his bestseller Run, brings his signature tension and intrigue to this haunting tale, while Jordan Crouch's debut adds a fresh perspective to the gothic thriller tradition.

Reviews
Hardcover · William Hall · 2023-10-04
middle-of-the-road 3.00

The book is a fast read and has elements of a disturbing horror story, but it doesn't fully deliver on its potential.

The reviewer acknowledges that the book is a quick and engaging read, with some genuinely disturbing horror elements that keep the pages turning. They appreciate the fast pace and the attempt to blend suspense with horror. However, they feel that the book doesn't fully live up to its potential, giving it a middle-of-the-road rating. They suggest that while it's enjoyable, it could have been even more impactful with stronger execution.

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    But, I give it three stars for being a fast read and 2/3 of a disturbing horror story.

    The book is a quick and engaging read.

    It doesn't fully deliver on its potential.

The Books of Daniel · 2017-05-26
intriguing 4.00

The book starts as a detective story but shifts into the paranormal in a way that's uncommon in crime novels. The atmosphere and tension are well-built.

The reviewer appreciates how the book begins as a traditional detective story but then takes a turn into the paranormal, which they find refreshing and intriguing. They highlight the effective atmosphere and tension that keeps the reader engaged. However, they also note that the shift in genre might not appeal to everyone, especially those looking for a straightforward crime novel.

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    The book begins as a detective story and continues as such but it later invokes the paranormal and the strange in a way that is uncommon in crime novels.

    The atmosphere and tension are well-built.

    The shift in genre might not appeal to everyone.

Umney's Alley · Clyde Umney · 2016-10-21
disappointing 3.00

The setup and second act are fantastic, but the ending feels disappointing and undoes some of the earlier strengths.

The reviewer praises the initial setup and the second act of the book, finding them to be particularly strong and engaging. They appreciate the suspense and the way the story unfolds. However, they express disappointment with the ending, feeling that it undermines some of the earlier successes of the book. They suggest that the ending might leave readers feeling unsatisfied.

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    Blake and Jordan Crouch's Eerie has an absolutely great setup, and a wonderful second act.

    A great first two acts can be entirely undone by a weak ending.

    The ending feels disappointing and undoes some of the earlier strengths.

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