The House of Lies
- Author Heather Atkinson
- Narrator Sarah Barron
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 6 February 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 53 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary horror and ghost stories, Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Psychological thriller.
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What to expect
A BRAND NEW story from bestselling author, Heather Atkinson, guaranteed to keep you up at night. 👻💀😱
Will the Alardyce family be cursed forever...?
For generations, the Alardyce family have lived under the shadow of a curse. Some say it died with Robert Alardyce - the ruthless patriarch whose name was whispered in fear - but others know darkness like his never truly fades.
Decades later, Alardyce House stands empty, its secrets lost behind its walls. Until Kate Alardyce - Robert’s sharp and ambitious great-granddaughter - decides it’s time to reclaim her family’s legacy. And Kate always gets what she wants...
As the family gathers, old secrets resurface, loyalties fracture and the air thickens with menace. When Kate's cousin, Cameron Alardyce walks through the door, his resemblance to Robert sends a chill through them all…and it isn’t long before history begins to repeat itself.
But is the infamous curse really to blame… or is someone alive, watching, and ready to make the Alardyces pay in blood?
If you love Emily Organ and Ann Granger, you’ll love the Alardyce series. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back...
Praise for Heather Atkinson:
‘Heather is a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed' Jacqui Rose
‘OH MY GOD what a book! We are transported back to the Victorian times. It sure has hell doesn’t disappoint it is dark, twisty and incredibly gritty!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘One of the best books I've read in a while. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait for the next instalment’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Hope there is more to come, I am hopelessly hooked and need there to be a follow up. These books are certainly not for the squeamish, but if you can get past the bloodlust the stories are excellent. No the bloodlust is a major ingredient, just enjoy the books for what they are, a good story extremely well told’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
‘Heather just keeps getting better and better. Could not put this book down, love the characters Henry, Amy and even bad boy Robert. Exciting, sad and thrilling all at the same time - really would make a great tv drama’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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