One House Left

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Pub Date Aug 27 2024 | Archive Date Sep 10 2024
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books

Description

The next twisty horror novel by New York Times bestselling author Vincent Ralph.

“Ready or not. Whatever you do. The Hiding Boy is coming for you.”


Sixteen-year-old Nate Campbell grew up in the shadow of Murder Road – a street cursed by the vengeful spirit of the Hiding Boy.

Every few years, for nearly six decades, a different house on that street has been the scene of a tragedy.

Nate and his family move to a new town as they try to outrun the curse once and for all. But, when he is pulled into his new friends’ urban legend club, new ghost stories merge with old until there is nowhere left to run.

The next twisty horror novel by New York Times bestselling author Vincent Ralph.

“Ready or not. Whatever you do. The Hiding Boy is coming for you.”


Sixteen-year-old Nate Campbell grew up in the shadow...


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This book is full of urban legends that are perfect as campfire stories. When Nate moves to a new town and joins a small group of legend chasers, superstition comes to life. Nate appears to be the spirit magnet, and Max, Tyler and Seb excitedly invite him into their clique. Where once the group discussed local urban legends, they now actively pursue the summoning of spirits. Harmless fun takes a dangerous turn when Nate becomes a conduit to the otherworld. This is a spooky story indeed! The urban legends are scary, the friends are a fun and lively group, and their quest for adventure in a small town is authentic. The town's Bloodbath was an exciting element and a great addition to the story. Even seeing things from different points of view, the ending surprised me. This tale is on par with any spooky teen movie! Loved it!

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Wow! This book kept me entertained and engaged the whole time and that last 20% was definitely not was I was expecting! Absolutely Amazing!

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Vincent Ralph is fast becoming one of my favorite Young Adult Author. He writes great characters, the stories are page turners and you will definitely keep you up reading this book because you can't put it down.

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Such an awesome thriller! There were so many twists and turns, and it kept my attention the whole time. Definitely pick this one up!

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A special thanks to NetGalley for this free electronic ARC. I really enjoyed this book all the way through. This was an easy read with short and entertaining chapters that left you unable to put the book down.

All the main characters were intriguing, as was the unknown reason why Nate and his family were on the run. I can honestly say I had no idea where this book was going but I enjoyed the ride. A lot of the events that occurred were extremely creepy and kept me questioning what was going to happen next. I loved the idea of the different urban legends and could not figured out how they all connected to Nate and his family.

I loved the ending and enjoyed where this story went. I am hoping this is not the end of Nate and his family’s story. Definitely recommend for a spooky read.

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This was FANTASTIC! I stumbled upon Vincent Ralph a few months ago in Barnes and Noble and quickly became an instant fan. One House Left was the perfect combination of urban legends meets R.L. Stien. It brought me back to my Goosebump days and I wasn't mad about it! The mystery and creepiness of the urban legend was amazing! Ralph's newest book just solidified why he's an auto buy author for me!

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Like urban legends? A good scary story? Well then this is for you! The twist in this book were insane. I was completely sucked into the story and then blindsided! Such a great read!

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This is a fantastically creepy novel about a cursed boy and a family who can't escape the terrors of their past.

They call it Murder Road. A street in a small town where brutal and unexplained murders happen each year on a certain day tinside different houses. It's an urban legend about the "Hiding Boy" and a curse he placed on the street after the death of his mother.

Nate and his family are running from place to place trying to outrun this curse. They know it's very real and with good reason.

Nate is in high school and reluctantly makes friends with a trio who like to test urban legends.

This is the setup to what is going to be a horrifying narrative. The author has done a great job of setting up all the pieces and saving the most dark twisted secrets until the end.

Part coming of age, part family trauma, and terrifying supernatural encounters will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I highly recommend this book.

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This was a great thriller. I absolutely loved it. It kept me engaged from page one. This will be a must read for thriller fans.

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Spine-chilling and gripping! It was a thrilling ride from beginning to end. The plot and eerie atmosphere kept me hooked. The suspense and scares were not only brilliantly executed but will also will haunt me for days.

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Paranormal , Horror, and Thriller you got me there. Definitely something different for the paranormal horror fans worth giving it a read I highly recommend even if you think it’s not for you.

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Oh my gosh! My jaw is still on the floor! Between the thrill of the book and the haunted house vibes, I need more!! I couldn’t put this down!

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Taut, psychological, supernatural thriller. Kept me awake at night! Well-paced and plotted with plenty of twists and turns.

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This is my fourth book by the author and I have to say, they just keep getting better and better. I like the slow burn of the new kid in town, not really wanting to make friends with anyone. And then slowly letting people in. I could never have guessed where this story was going. It's definitely a bit darker than his prior books.
I feel like I can't say too much without spoiling anything, but if you like YA Horror definitely give this one a try.

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This book is scary good. Listed as young adult, but I think all age groups would enjoy it. How do you run away from a nightmare, especially when the entire family has the same one? High schoolers looking to prove/disprove local legends get way more than they bargained for. I received this from Net Galley.

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I grew up reading Goosebumps and Fear Street; this author's writing style while uniquely his gives that same nostalgic spooky vibe. This was definitely an unputdownable read for me, I binged "One House Left" in a few hours.

I found the premise of this book intriguing, I really enjoy reading horror novels that are centered around Urban Legends. There were portions of this story that's took me by surprise which I really appreciated, especially towards the end.

This is the type of book you pick up with you want a bingeable YA Horror story that's going to keep you guessing until the end. I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

Thank you Vincent Ralph, Net Galley and St. Martin's Press- Wednesday Books for providing me with an ARC of this book!

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"One House Left" by Vincent Ralph, and I'm still reeling from the experience. This paranormal thriller had me hooked from start to finish, and I found myself staying up until 2:30 am to see how the story would unfold.

As a fan of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series as a child, I was thrilled to discover that this book captured the same eerie atmosphere and sense of unease. The plot twists and turns in unexpected ways, keeping you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end.

What I loved most about "One House Left" is how it lingered in my mind long after I finished reading. I couldn't stop thinking about the characters, the plot, and the subtle clues that I might have missed the first time around. The ending, in particular, left me with a "WTF?" moment that has me itching to re-read the book just to see what I might have missed.

If you're a fan of paranormal thrillers or just looking for a book that will keep you up all night, "One House Left" is a must-read. Just be prepared to sleep with the lights on afterwards!

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Vincent Ralph is a thriller writer that is a one-click author for me. I absolutely love his spine-chilling and gripping stories adn "One House Left" has proved to be no exception.There were many suprises from start to finish and it was the atmosphere as well as the plot that kept me from putting the book down. The book was incredibly suspenseful and I would expect nothing less from Vincent Ralph.

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One House Left is an incredible, unputdownable, gut punch of a novel! Any fans of Urban Legends should pick this up as soon as its published!

One House Left follows Nate and his family as they move to a new town, again, in attempts to escape the nightmares and legends that follow them from Murder Road. Nate is attempting to blend into the background and keep his head down, which should be easy in his new high school.

Max and her friends are a part of a secret club that go out looking for urban legends and local lore, but when they befriend the new kid, Nate, they may stumble upon a legend that's best left untested.

One House Left is a story about family ties, friendships, and ghosts from the past. Ralph brought together some of my favorite aspects of the horror genre into one truly amazing novel.

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A YA horror thriller that totally relates to the target audience and beyond. Urban legends, nightmares, paranormal activity and pure gut wrenching horror are found in every chapter. I loved how this played out from beginning to end.
The author did a great job of immersing the reader into these horrible situations. I could feel their fear and the grotesqueness of the situations. Loved it

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This novel is so much more than it appears at first glance. The storytelling pulls you in and doesn’t let go throughout the whole thing. The author deftly knows how to reel you in and then give you some slack to decide how you feel about the characters and their situations. The plot is original because it seems so common and overdone that the nuances and twists that come almost from the start make it unlike any other book. I especially enjoyed the resilience of the characters and how their own pasts and tragedies shaped them.

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Wow! This was dark and kept me on my toes. Fantastic writing style and the twists and turns were amazing. Coming to the end of part one really came out of nowhere and I couldn't stop until I finished. A really great read for you spooky lovers. I really enjoyed this one!

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Thank you so much to the publisher and netgalley for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this one! It was a lot of fun and such a nice break from the fantasy I'd been reading. I love a story you can get lost in and this is exactly what this did!

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