Thank you to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this in advance of publication. This entire book felt like a fever dream and I loved every minute of it.

Joe, who is mourning the tragic loss of his wife, is walking across the world in an effort to move past her death. While in Barcelona, he meets Helen, another American who just moved there for work. Joe overhears some of his hostel-mates talking about a nearby mansion where you can win money for completing a challenge. Upon mentioning this to Helen, she becomes infatuated with the idea and ultimately manipulates Joe into going to "The No End House" and signing up for the challenge. From there, they embark on a journey through an underground labyrinth, making their way through 9 rooms, each of which are more terrifying than the last. Each room seems to play on their biggest fears and losing may cost them their life.

The best way to describe this book is a fever dream. It's a psychological thriller with elements of horror and the supernatural. The events that occur in each room make you question whether or not Joe and Helen are actually experiencing this or if it's something their imagination conjured. This is the first book I've read by Jeremy Bates but certainly won't be the last.

In this riveting tale, the tragic and haunted Joe Hadfield finds himself ensnared by the enigmatic No-End House - a Gothic mansion in Barcelona that challenges entrants to survive nine chambers of terror for a tempting cash prize. The house, seemingly alive with malevolence, exploits the deepest fears and secrets of its victims, including Joe and his mysterious companion Helen.

As Joe faces the nightmarish chambers, he is forced to confront not only the darkness within the house but also the darkness within himself. His journey is a profound exploration of grief, trauma, and the human psyche under extreme duress. Meanwhile, Helen's character develops as her motivations and past come to light, revealing layers of depth and intrigue. Together, they grapple with the house's sinister manipulations, which not only test their bond but also their ability to confront their inner demons.

The narrative takes a haunting turn as the characters' realities and identities are shattered by the psychological and physical tortures they endure. The house, an ever-present malevolent entity, twists their memories and emotions to reveal their deepest desires in the most grotesque of ways. As a result, characters are compelled to acknowledge the hidden aspects of themselves, leading to profound transformations by the story's conclusion.

"The No-End House" is a gripping exploration of human nature under the most extreme circumstances. Joe's odyssey lays bare the complexities of grief and the human mind pushed to its limits, as themes of trauma, fear, and survival intertwine with complex and flawed characters.

The author's lucid prose paints a chilling portrait of a haunted realm that feels disturbingly real. While some might argue that the novel relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes, the skillful execution makes for a refreshingly terrifying read. The author's talent for generating tension and suspense is undeniable, making "The No-End House" an irresistible page-turner for horror enthusiasts.

In essence, "The No-End House" is a compelling horror story that will captivate readers with its haunting narrative and deep exploration of the human psyche. Bates crafts a must-read tale for fans of the genre, offering a journey into the darkest corners of human experience.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for gifting me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Firstly, I would like to note that I devoured this book in a day. It’s fast paced, wildly unpredictable, and mind-bendingly horrific. I requested this ARC because it was marketed as being along the lines of Saw/ Hostel, which I love. However, I do feel that it has much more of the supernatural element- similar to Annihilation. If you’re worried about the gore factor (like Saw), this is not anywhere close to as graphic.

The No-End House follows Joe and Helen, two strangers who meet in Barcelona, as they venture to find an escape room challenge that could lead to winning money. Once they find No-End House, and sign the contract to participate, they realize all might not be as it seems. They have to make their way through 9 rooms of challenges, to either earn the money they seek- or lose everything.

I really enjoyed the unreliable narrator and was constantly questioning what was real or a dream. The horror element was less “in your face” scary, and more of the slowly dawning inevitability of the awful things to come. Every time I thought I knew what was happening, the next room would prove me COMPLETELY wrong. I had such a fun time reading this, and was fully disoriented by the ending.

The No-End House releases June 24, 2025.

Creepy and suspenseful! Not going to lie, I thought I was going to tap out once I hit room 6 (I think that was the room? I don't want to spoil it by saying what was there) because it felt kind of silly and out of place, but the creepy factor amped up again after that and led to a twisty ending!

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This is a freaky and wild thriller/horror story!
Can Joe and Helen make it through the 9 crazy room challenge in this haunted house?
This book is intense and very suspenseful! Is The No End House real or is it just a nightmare? This house feeds on your fears! I love the storyline and it kept me on my toes the whole way through!

This is the 2nd book I’ve read from this author and I think he’s fantastic! I really enjoy the twists and intensity in this book. I thought I had things figured out a few times and was always wrong!

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this awesome book!!
*It comes out January 24th! Make sure to get your copy!! *

I wanted to love this book. While I didn't love it, I also didn't hate it. I was really hoping that it was going to be one of those "need to turn the lights on" kind of book. There were some chilling parts but I didn't feel the scary factor. But I will say, it is hard for a thriller/horror to truly creep me out, I have a high threshold for horror. I do still recommend it for anyone who likes thrillers and things that go bump in the night!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Loved the setting of this supernatural haunted house adventure book. Amusing and unexpected characters. Lots of insane and scary events. Great book.

WHAT. A. RIDE.

After the gruesome loss of his wife, Joe sets out to walk across the world. While in Barcelona, he crosses paths with the boisterous Helen, and after overhearing some fellow inhabitants at his hostel talking about the "No-End House Challenge", Joe is dragged by Helen into participating.

What follows is a nightmarish journey through the House's nine rooms, each one more intimidating and formidable than the last.

Bates' story hits the ground running, and refuses to take its foot off the gas until the final page. As soon as you think you have this book figured out and have an inkling of where the story may be going, things go in the complete opposite direction. This, along with some incredibly heavy interpersonal drama between Joe and Helen, lead to an intense and unputdownable thriller that will have readers hooked until the explosive and shocking conclusion.

Yet another reason to not fall for advice in a hostel! Creepy and gory, shades of Saw and classic haunted house venues - never listen to clueless strangers ot sign strange contracts, but they never learn ...

Wow!!!! Just wow!!! I don’t even have words for how I feel about this book! I don’t know exactly what I was expecting but whatever it was this blew them right out of the park! It’s supposed to be a horror book but for me it was just as much a thriller as a horror piece and I ate it up!!!! There was never a time when I wasn’t on the edge of my seat to find out what would happen next!!! 10 out of 10 y’all!!!!

Our story follows our MC Joe who after losing his wife in a tragic accident decides to challenge himself to walk around the world…landing him in the beautiful Barcelona! While staying in the hostel he overhears two backpackers talking about a haunted house challenge where you can earn a cash prize, he tells his new friend about it and one thing leads to another and now he has found himself inside the No End House!
The challenge is to make your way through 9 escape rooms, but Joe and Helen ( his friend ) soon realize that these rooms are more than what meets the eye… now the escape is more important than ever because the prize isn’t cash they realize but survival!

This one comes out in June of this year( 2025 ) y’all and you NEED to add it to your TBR!!! This one will be living rent free with me for awhile!!!!!!
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Combining the tourism horror elements of Hostel and the claustrophobic terror of Escape Room, this haunted house novel is sure to keep you up at night. I've read some of Jeremy Bates Worlds Scariest Places books and what this author does well is setting up nightmare inducing locations which are painted with such depth and imagination that you can picture yourself right there alongside the main characters. I picked this book because of the advertisement of being in the tradition of Saw and Hostel (two of my favorite movies), and while I can see the inspiration, this book is not a copy of those and holds its own as something unique, unlike anything I've seen before. The supernatural elements keep you questioning what is real and wondering what will happen next. The pacing was a little slow at first but this is important for setting up our characters, but the middle and latter half of the story is a wild ride that feels like a fever dream. There are two main characters which is fine, but I feel like there could have been more stakes if there had have been a group of people going through the house, rather than just two. It meant that I knew nothing too bad would happen to them early on as otherwise the book would have been over. I liked the mixture of escape room style sections which all had different themes and twists. I look forward to seeing what this author writes next.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for a copy of this book. I have posted my review on Goodreads and will post on Amazon on release day.

My favorite creepy pasta got a full book? Yes! I had a great time reading this book, although the wife’s death felt very silly and outlandish

“The No-End House” by Jeremy Bates, is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The twists and turns are relentless, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the story took me in a completely unexpected direction. The eerie atmosphere and unsettling suspense build throughout, making it impossible to put down. It's a fast-paced, unpredictable read that will keep you hooked until the very end. I am a huge fan of Jeremy Bates and I highly recommend this for fans of dark, mind-bending horror.

Thank you Kensington publishing for free copy via NetGalley. This book did not impress me. I was never scared or on the edge of my seat. Some scenes were almost laughable.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Publishing for the advance copy of this ebook.

It’s the ultimate haunted house challenge. A crumbling stone mansion nestled in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, it may be the best-kept secret in Europe—a little-known attraction featuring nine escape rooms to explore, nine puzzles to solve, and a large cash prize for anyone who makes it to the end. There’s just one catch: no one makes it to the end of The No-End House. . . .

When Joe Hadfield hears about the house from a pair of backpackers, he’s intrigued but not interested. He’s trying to escape a nightmare of his own: the trauma of witnessing his wife’s grisly death. Traveling the world to ease his pain and grief, he meets a beautiful stranger named Helen who convinces him to try The No-End challenge together. Joe reluctantly agrees. But as soon as they enter its walls, meet its mysterious host—and sign an ominous contract—Joe begins to understand the seductive power of The No-End House . . .

It knows his darkest secrets. It feeds his greatest fears. It makes him do things he would never do. And there is no end to what he will do . . . to make it out alive.

This the first book that I've read from this author. I gave to say it scared the heck out of me. Great character development. Lots of terrifying moments throughout. If you love horror, you'll love this one! 4 out of 5 ⭐️

Another perfect horror-thriller by the incomparable Jeremy Bates! I've been a big fan of Mr Bates for many years and his work never disappoints me. This was such an intricate, fascinating and well fleshed out tale. The characters were top notch and the many settings were intriguing. As always, can't wait for the next book by Mr Bates!

A recent widower traveling through Spain is invited to spend a night at a haunted building by an attractive woman in this thriller/horror story. What starts as a way to try to escape the pain of his wife's death rapidly descends into a pit of terror

Step into a fever dream of terror with The No-End House by Jeremy Bates—a supernatural horror story.

Set in the haunting Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, this crumbling mansion dares adventurers to face nine rooms, nine tests, and one chance to escape alive. Promising escape-room puzzles and a hefty cash prize, it’s the ultimate haunted house challenge.

Joe Hadfield isn’t looking for thrills—he’s running from his own horror story, haunted by the memory of his wife’s brutal death. When a mysterious stranger named Helen tempts him into joining the challenge, Joe reluctantly steps inside. But what begins as a game quickly devolves into a supernatural nightmare. The No-End House knows his secrets, his fears—and it hungers for them.

With echoes of Saw, Hostel, and the eerie supernatural twists of Christopher Golden, The No-End House will have you gripping the pages as Joe’s descent into darkness reveals how far he’ll go to survive.

Dare to enter? The terror begins the moment you step through the door—and it never ends.

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