The Night Guest

by Hildur Knutsdottir
The Night Guest cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Thriller/Suspense
Technical:
  • ID: 988
  • Added: 2025-09-24
  • Updated: 2025-09-24
  • ISBN: 9781420516784
  • Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
  • Published: 2024-09-25
  • Formats: 19
  • Reviews: 3
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Hardback • £17.99

Iðunn is plagued by constant fatigue and unexplained symptoms that doctors and friends dismiss as mere lifestyle issues. Despite her efforts to improve her health with vitamins, sleeping pills, and a step-counting watch, nothing seems to help. One night, she wakes up to find she's walked over 40,000 steps, and the disturbing injuries she wakes up with only deepen the mystery. As her nighttime experiences become more terrifying, Iðunn struggles to find anyone who believes her, leaving her to uncover the truth alone. The Night Guest is a chilling exploration of the blurred line between reality and the subconscious, as Iðunn's desperate search for answers leads her down a path of increasing paranoia and fear. The novel delves into themes of isolation, the fragility of the mind, and the terrifying unknown, making it a gripping and unsettling read.

Reviews
What Is Quinn Reading? · Quinn · 2024-09-20
chilling 4.50

The Night Guest is a chilling psychological horror that can be finished in one sitting. The eerie atmosphere and tight pacing make it a standout.

Quinn found The Night Guest to be a gripping read that expertly uses psychological horror to create an unsettling experience. The story's atmosphere is so immersive that it can be read in a single sitting, making it perfect for a quick but intense dive into horror. The unreliable narration and slow-building dread are particularly effective, leaving a lasting impression. Quinn praised the book's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a memorable addition to the genre.

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    An eerie little splinter of psychological horror

    One you can finish in a single sitting

    Chilling and atmospheric

Books, Bones, Buffy · Tammy · 2024-09-12
terrifying 4.50

The Night Guest is a perfectly paced page-turner that keeps readers guessing. It's a small but terrifying gem of a story.

Tammy found The Night Guest to be a perfectly paced story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The mystery and suspense are expertly woven throughout, making it a page-turner that's hard to put down. Tammy appreciated the tight pacing and the way the story keeps readers guessing until the very end. The horror elements are well-executed, making it a terrifying yet satisfying read that leaves a lasting impression.

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    A perfectly paced page-turner

    Will keep you guessing

    A small gem of a terrifying story

The Library Ladies · Kate · 2024-09-10
horrifying 4.00

The Night Guest is a masterclass in unreliable narration, becoming increasingly horrifying as it progresses. The tension is expertly built throughout the story.

Kate was particularly impressed with how The Night Guest uses unreliable narration to create a deeply unsettling experience. The story starts subtly but becomes increasingly horrifying as it unfolds, making it a page-turner that's hard to put down. Kate appreciated the way the author builds tension gradually, making the horror more impactful. The character development and the slow reveal of the story's true nature are highlights that keep readers engaged until the very end.

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    Very much an unreliable narration story

    Hits the exact right notes to make it abjectly horrifying

    The longer it goes on, the more terrifying it becomes

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