A01=Corinne Westbrook
atmospheric horror novel
Author_Corinne Westbrook
Category=FK
child narrator horror
dark family drama
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forthcoming
ghost story for adults
gothic horror
haunted family story
horror fiction
literary horror
literary suspense
Mariana Enriquez style fiction
neglect and addiction in fiction
psychological horror
Shirley Jackson style horror
supernatural suspense
trauma and grief fiction
Product details
- ISBN 9798895655993
- Weight: 286g
- Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 02 Jul 2026
- Publisher: Permuted Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Readers’ Choice Book Awards Gold Winner
An emotional and chilling exploration of grief, memory, and the quiet horrors that live in broken homes.
“Westbrook’s writing is deeply atmospheric, immersing readers in a world where the house itself feels alive, and the woods loom as a sinister force…Westbrook’s ability to blend the supernatural with reality makes this novel a haunting and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for those who appreciate a slow-burn, emotionally charged horror story.” —Readers’ Choice Book Awards
In the quiet of a rundown house at the edge of town, a young girl named Ellie carries more than any child should. With a mother who is barely present and a baby brother who depends on her for everything, Ellie survives by staying small, silent, and unseen.
But something has started to knock at the window.
The figure lurking outside looks like her father, talks like him, remembers the lullabies he used to sing, but Ellie knows better than to trust too easily. Still, something in her aches to let him in—and once she does, he keeps coming back.
Told through the eyes of a child trying to make sense of a world that’s forgotten her, The Hollow One is a literary horror story about longing, memory, and the quiet danger of being unseen. Atmospheric, intimate, and deeply unsettling, this is a ghost story where the scariest things are not what lurk in the dark, but what’s already inside the house.
An emotional and chilling exploration of grief, memory, and the quiet horrors that live in broken homes.
“Westbrook’s writing is deeply atmospheric, immersing readers in a world where the house itself feels alive, and the woods loom as a sinister force…Westbrook’s ability to blend the supernatural with reality makes this novel a haunting and unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for those who appreciate a slow-burn, emotionally charged horror story.” —Readers’ Choice Book Awards
In the quiet of a rundown house at the edge of town, a young girl named Ellie carries more than any child should. With a mother who is barely present and a baby brother who depends on her for everything, Ellie survives by staying small, silent, and unseen.
But something has started to knock at the window.
The figure lurking outside looks like her father, talks like him, remembers the lullabies he used to sing, but Ellie knows better than to trust too easily. Still, something in her aches to let him in—and once she does, he keeps coming back.
Told through the eyes of a child trying to make sense of a world that’s forgotten her, The Hollow One is a literary horror story about longing, memory, and the quiet danger of being unseen. Atmospheric, intimate, and deeply unsettling, this is a ghost story where the scariest things are not what lurk in the dark, but what’s already inside the house.
Corinne Westbrook is a writer, journalist, and marketing strategist with nearly twenty years of experience in communications. She has written extensively for outlets such as Metal Injection and Knotfest, producing album reviews, features, annual “Top Albums” lists, and cultural commentary. Through this work, she has engaged directly with the horror and metal communities, connecting with reviewers, critics, and fans who share a passion for the darker and more experimental corners of art and music. She currently serves as the head of marketing at Reigning Phoenix Music and is the CEO of C Squared. Today she lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to merge her creative passions with professional expertise. The Hollow One is her debut novel.
