A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand

The First Authorized Return to Hill House, A Chilling Gothic Horror Novel by Elizabeth Hand

About the Book

A Haunting on the Hill is the first and only authorized novel to revisit the world of Shirley Jackson’s beloved classic, The Haunting of Hill House. Award-winning author Elizabeth Hand brings Hill House back to life in a modern, deeply unsettling story that blends psychological dread with gothic atmosphere and supernatural horror.

From the Back Cover

Something has been waiting inside Hill House for a very long time, and it no longer intends to walk alone. Once you open the door, there is no going back.

About the Author

Elizabeth Hand is a multiple award-winning author with over nineteen novels and short story collections to her name. She has received the Shirley Jackson Award three times, the World Fantasy Award four times, and the Nebula Award twice. Her work has been featured in publications like the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the Boston Review.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for fans of gothic horror, haunted house fiction, and Shirley Jackson’s original classic. If you love slow-building dread, rich atmosphere, and stories that get under your skin and stay there, this one was written for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Do I need to read The Haunting of Hill House before reading A Haunting on the Hill? No, you do not need to read the original first. A Haunting on the Hill works well as a standalone horror novel. That said, readers who are familiar with Shirley Jackson’s classic will enjoy the many references and connections woven throughout the story.

Q2: Is A Haunting on the Hill a direct sequel to Shirley Jackson’s novel? It is not a direct sequel, but it is set in the same world and the same Hill House. It is the only novel officially authorized by the Shirley Jackson estate to return to that setting, which makes it a truly special read for fans of the original.

Q3: Is this book scary? What kind of horror is it? Yes, it is genuinely unsettling. The horror is mostly atmospheric and psychological, with a slow build of dread that creeps up on you. There are supernatural elements too, including strange creatures and unexplained events. Readers who enjoy gothic horror and haunted house stories will find a lot to love here.

Q4: Has A Haunting on the Hill won any awards or received critical praise? Yes. It was named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Harper’s Bazaar. It received praise from authors like Neil Gaiman and Paul Tremblay, and the New York Times Book Review called it “a fitting and frightening homage.”