The Resting Place

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  • ID: 7885
  • Added: 2025-12-18
  • Updated: 2025-12-18
  • ISBN: 9781250249289
  • Publisher: Minotaur Books
  • Published: 2022-03-29
  • Reviews: 3

Eleanor, who suffers from prosopagnosia or face blindness, is haunted by the memory of witnessing her grandmother's murder but being unable to recognize the killer. Her life takes a dark turn when she inherits a mysterious estate in the Swedish woods, a place shrouded in secrets and a history of sudden deaths. As Eleanor, her boyfriend Sebastian, and her aunt Veronika delve deeper into the house's past, they uncover a web of deceit and horror that threatens to consume them. The house, with its own sinister presence, seems to resist their efforts, making them question their sanity and the reality around them. /n/nThe Resting Place is a heart-pounding novel that blends horror and suspense, with a unique protagonist whose condition adds an extra layer of tension. The book has been praised for its engaging characters and powerful storytelling, making it a standout in the horror genre.

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The Alleycat7 · The Alleycat7 · 2024-10-28
good 3.50

The book is a low-burning thriller that evolves from a simple murder into a complex story about family secrets. The reviewer appreciates the slow build-up and the way the story unfolds.

This reviewer found the book to be a slow-burning thriller that gradually builds into a complex story about family secrets. The reviewer appreciates the way the story evolves, starting with a simple murder and delving deeper into the protagonist's life. The reviewer also notes the book's ability to keep readers engaged with its suspenseful and atmospheric storytelling.


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    The Resting Place was a low-burning thriller.

    One that begins with a simple murder, Eleanor's grandmother, and evolves to being about Eleanor's life.

    A creepy, tension-filled story.

This Is Horror · 2022-03-17
great 4.00

The book is a great choice for fans of terrifying psychological suspense driven by family secrets. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to keep readers engaged and terrified.

This reviewer recommends the book highly for those who enjoy psychological suspense with a terrifying edge. The focus on family secrets and the way the story unfolds is particularly noted, making it a gripping read. The reviewer also appreciates the book's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a standout in the genre.


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    A great choice for fans of terrifying psychological suspense driven by family secrets.

    Come for the atmosphere, stay for the secrets.

    A spine-chilling, propulsive psychological suspense.

BiblioSanctum · 2022-03-16
excellent 4.50

The book is a twisted and atmospheric mind trip, filled with suspense and dark family secrets. The reviewer enjoyed the gothic elements and the way the story unfolds.

This reviewer found the book to be a thrilling and atmospheric read, with a strong gothic feel that kept them on the edge of their seat. The dark family secrets and the way the story unfolds are particularly praised, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological suspense. The reviewer also appreciates the way the author builds tension and keeps the reader guessing throughout the story.


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    What a twisted and atmospheric mind trip it was.

    This book had so many elements that I love!

    Dark, mysterious, and suspenseful.