The Man In My Attic- Blog Tour

 

Author: Robin Mahle

Publisher: Joffe Books

Publishing Date:  22nd August 2024 

Many thanks to ZooLoos BT and the publishing team for my digital copy and a spot on the tour

Blurb

He’s in our house.I never imagined that moving into our dream home, a beautiful Virginia Colonial, would unravel my life. The renovations are finally complete and I revel in the quiet moments, sipping coffee in the morning sun.

But something is off. At first, it’s little things — a creak in the floorboards, a misplaced item. I brush them off, chalking it up to the house settling. My husband Jacob is more distant, buried in late-night meetings and coming home reeking of whiskey and lies.

But I love my life. So I let things go, sweeping them under the rug, because it’s easier that way. That my husband is having an affair isn’t an idea I’m ready to face or believe yet, either.

Our four-year-old son Noah mentions his new friend, Billy, who lives in the walls. I dismiss it as a child’s imagination. Maybe he’s picked up on the strains in our marriage.

As we’re having dinner, Noah peers at his father. “Billy said he knows what you did.” The idea my son knows about his father’s transgressions sends a ball of rage rumbling in my gut . . . and a shiver of fear.

Then one night I hear something — a soft thump in the attic. My heart pounds as I creep up the stairs, the silence of the house amplifying every sound. I reach the top, my breath hitching as I push open the attic door . . .

My Thoughts

This is the perfect read for this spooky season for sure!

The plot follows Lauren who is an accountant, Jacob at a law firm and their 4year old son Noah.  Whilst at work Jacob is babysat by a neighbour who leaves as Lauren arrives.  As Noah starts to communicate with this voice Billy, Lauren starts to worry as the house felt unsettling at certain points but Jacob brushes this off as an age thing and the new move may have impacted Noah. 

We also meet Gary who works at the law firm and has an unhealthy obsession with Lauren.  We are also introduced Madison who works at the firm. 

As detectives provide some information, Lauren starts to question who this can be or what is happening as they have just renovated the house. 

I liked that it was a descriptive read and this helps you build a better picture and makes it even more thrilling to read.  The character development was well done as you got to know them and it wasn't repetitive.  The POV is told from Lauren, Jacob ,Gary, Detective Collins, Madison and Noah which was was nice addition. 

The prologue before the chapters begin is jaw dropping and made me want to read immediately.  

A suspenseful read that will make you jump!