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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Fantasy Award for Best Novel | 2023 | Winner | “Sarah Gailey won the August Derleth Award for this psychological horror novel about returning to a childhood home built on serial murder, praised for its intimate dread.” |
| Shirley Jackson Award for Novel | 2022 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Vera returns to her childhood home after her mother's death—and a famous artist living in the house—brings her face to face with the legacy of her father, who was a notorious serial killer.
About the Author
Sarah Gailey is an American author of horror and science fiction known for their novels Magic for Liars, The Echo Wife, and Just Like Home. The Echo Wife was a Locus Award finalist, and Just Like Home won the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel in 2023. Gailey is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. Read more →
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