House of Hunger
the shiver-inducing, skin-prickling, mouth-watering feast of a Gothic novel
$20.75
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2023
Summary
Inspired by the true story of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory, a compelling Gothic tale of blood and dark desire from the author of the acclaimed The Year of the Witching.
NOMINATED FOR BEST HORROR NOVEL in the GOOD READS READERS CHOICE AWARDS
‘A lurid, luscious debauch of a book.’ Guardian
‘An unforgettable feast of decadence and depravity, House of Hunger cements Henderson’s place as one of the great gothic writers of our generation.’ S T GI…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804992999 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1804992992 |
| Author: | Alexis Henderson |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
An unforgettable feast of decadence and depravity, House of Hunger cements Henderson’s place as one of the great gothic writers of our generation. Readers will be absolutely spellbound by this sinister, scintillating tale.
The kind of book that deserves to be devoured. Deliciously brutal, hypnotic, and brimming with ravenous malice, Alexis Henderson has crafted a bloody, sapphic fever dream of a novel and I can’t wait to read it again.
Has something of the grotesque novelty of Mervyn Peake’s Gormenghast, tinged red by a Clive Barker-esque blending of blood and sex … a lurid, luscious debauch of a book. * GUARDIAN *
A gory gem of a story that sinks in its teeth and won’t let up, House of Hunger proves that Alexis Henderson is one of the best Gothic writers out there.
A dark, blood-filled fantasy that’s dripping in gothic vibes … dread and desire simmer from the pages of this unsettling and lushly written horror. It’ll have you simulatenously wanting to look away and keep reading. * METRO *
Delicious … House of Hunger’s Dickensian plot and gorgeous Victorian steampunk setting make it a pleasure to read … like a modern-day Anne Rice, Henderson has a gift for creating a world engorged with desire and death. * THE NEW YORK TIMES *
A beguiling Gothic feast. Every lush, gorgeous page oozes atmosphere and delicious dread. Alexis Henderson is an exhilarating talent, creating rich new worlds that terrify and enchant. House of Hunger is an exceptional work of dark fantasy. Magnificent.
Gritty, Sapphic, Gothic … rich with suspense and intrigue, the novel is equal measures addicitve and haunting. * CULTUREFLY *
House of Hunger is gorgeous and lushly dark, a nightmare vision that will pull you into its terrifying grip. Alexis Henderson is a master at creating enthralling fear.
A supremely Gothic page-turner. * THE i NEWSPAPER *
About The Author
Alexis Henderson
Alexis Henderson is a speculative fiction writer with a penchant for dark fantasy, witchcraft and cosmic horror. Growing up in one of America’s most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, instilled in her a life-long love of ghost stories. When she doesn’t have her nose buried in a book, you can find her painting or watching horror movies with her feline familiar. Her acclaimed adult books include The Year of the Witching, House of Hunger and An Academy for Liars. Her debut YA novel, When I Was Death, publishes in March 2026.
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