Synopsis: Follow the Rites… Nothing less than the survival of humanity is at stake. From Marcus Kliewer, a new “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes a supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has consequences far greater-and more dangerous-than she ever could have imagined. EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work.

Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY. Macy Mullins can’t say why the job posting grabbed her attention-it had the pull of a fisherman’s lure, barbed hook and all-vaguely ominous. But after an endless string of failed job interviews, she’s not exactly in the position to be picky.

She has rent to pay, groceries to buy, and a younger sister to provide for. Besides, it’s only three days’ work…

Three days, cooped up in a stranger’s house, surrounded by Oregon Coast wilderness. What starts as a peculiar side gig soon becomes a waking nightmare. An incomprehensible evil may dwell on this property-and Macy Mullins might just be the only thing standing between it, and the rest of humanity. Follow the Rites…

Follow the Rites… Follow the Rites… ..—/…../—..

My review: Where do I even start? This was so weird and creepy, I guess I like the weird horror. The atmosphere was fantastic, this is such a binge worthy book! Combination interesting story and short chapters. Literally has you guessing until the end. Just follow the rites…

I loved the inspiration with OCD themes, the writing has that repeating mantra and really gets you into the story. Macy is dealing with a lot in her life, barely scraping by and taking care of her younger sister, as they’re both grieving the death of their father. Both of these themes circle each other throughout the book.

Classic horror ending, mark me, this will be made into a movie!

Thanks to Atria Books for the advance review copy.

Title: The Caretaker
Author: Marcus Kliewer
Genre: Horror, Mystery Thriller
Rating: 5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️