A review by pillywiggin
The Blackhouse by Carole Johnstone

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was an amazing read.  The mystery is fantastic and the setting beautiful.  A small village is full of secrets people don't want exposed.  This book just hits all the right notes for me--I enjoyed the characters and the mystery.  It kept me guessing until the end.  While it is not a horror novel per se, there are plenty of terrifying moments, including one of the most frightening scenes I have ever read.  I can't recommend this one enough.  It is one of the best books I have read in the past few years, especially from the thriller/mystery genre.