The Dwelling: A Novel - Hardcover

Moloney, Susie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0743456629 ISBN 13: 9780743456623

Publisher: Atria, 2003

Synopsis

The house had history. Perhaps too much history. 362 Belisle Street is a homeowner's dream. A nice neighborhood, close to schools, new hardwood žoors, unique original detail. So why then, wonders real estate agent Glenn Darnley, won't this charming property stay off the market? Perhaps the clawed feet of the antique bathtub look a little too threatening. Or maybe it's the faint hospital-like smell of the room off the top of the stairs. It's possible that the haunting music that pours out from under the steps keeps the residents awake at night. In the three parts of Susie Moloney's hair-raising novel The Dwelling, ownership of 362 Belisle changes four times -- with Glenn Darnley brokering each deal. The Žrst occupants are a young couple, Rebecca and Daniel Mason, who have big dreams of wealth and success. It doesn't take long for them to realize that they're not welcome in their new house. After a ghostly seduction and a violent confrontation, the property is once again for sale. Next comes Barbara Parkins, a divorcée, and her unhappy young son, Petey. Lonely and looking for companionship, the two Žnd comfort in some new, playful young friends. When the Parkins family leaves, the house is sold again. Last, ownership goes to Richie Bramley, a drunken writer and lost soul. But like the others, he can't settle down in this house -- which has a mind, and a heart, of its own. For Glenn, however, the house is a dream, always warm and welcoming. The žoors gleam, and sun pours in through the windows. Owners come -- and 362 Belisle makes sure owners go. It's waiting patiently for its beloved to realize how much it loves her. It's waiting for Glenn, the very special person who can Žnally turn this house into a home. The Dwelling is clever, scary, and ultimately moving. It's a novel for everyone who ever spent time looking for just the right house.

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From the Back Cover:

“A refreshingly original take on the traditional ghost story. I sat up all night to finish it -- and not just because I was afraid to turn out the lights.” -- Kelley Armstrong, author of Bitten and Stolen

"If the best measure of a horror story is how scary it is, Susie Moloney's new novel is a success. This book will scare the bejesus out of you...not via an excess of blood or violence, but by conveying a pervasive atmosphere of the macabre. The Dwelling, like most good horror stories, contains a large dollop of mystery...[and] stellar characters." -- Douglas J. Johnston, Winnipeg Free Press

Praise for Susie Moloney’s A Dry Spell:

“A fast-paced . . . blend of ghosts, curses, bad weather, oddball characters and romance. Moloney is a gifted storyteller, drawing her likeable, credible characters with bold strokes and subtle touches.” -- The Globe and Mail

“A fine read . . . Like joyriding rural teenagers aching to get ‘airborne,’ we’re soon swept away by the breathless pace of Susie Moloney’s novel.” -- The Toronto Star

“A rare piece of work . . . Reminiscent of early Stephen King . . . A story that is heartfelt and contains a touch of myth.” -- Chicago Tribune

“Absorbing . . . Moloney intertwines powerful psychological, supernatural, and sexual undercurrents.” -- Entertainment Weekly

From the Inside Flap:

FOR SALE: Newly renovated single-family home. New hardwood floors, all appliances. Bathroom, 3+ bedrooms, unique decor, must be seen.. . .

362 Belisle Street is a homeowner's dream. Recently renovated! Victorian detail! Good neighborhood! A steal at $95,900! Real estate agent Glenn Darnley wonders why this charming property keeps coming back on the market. Perhaps the clawed feet of the old bath-tub look a little too real. Or maybe it's the faint hospital-like smell of the room at the end of the hall. Or the haunting music that seems to come from nowhere.. . .

Three families buy 362 Belisle, but no one stays there for long. For this dream house has a mind and a heart of its own. It's waiting patiently for its dream owner.

Open the door to a spine-chilling novel of terror in which home is not where you live – it's where you hope to get out alive.. . .

About this edition

• Publisher: Atria
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0743456629
• ISBN 13: 9780743456623
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416