Hobbe’s Folly is a gripping and deeply atmospheric ghost story that moves skilfully between past and present.
I found Ben and Henry engaging and likeable characters, and particularly enjoyed the way the two timelines gradually draw together to reveal the terrifying secrets of Hareswood Lodge. Macqueen quickly establishes an eerie mood and builds the sense of dread beautifully, never rushing the horror but allowing unease and obsession to creep in until the story becomes genuinely disturbing.
Familiar elements of the classic ghost story — dusty libraries, forbidden books and unsettling secrets — are used in ways that feel fresh and original. The story remains unpredictable throughout, with enough twists and revelations to keep you guessing right to the end.
Clever, compelling and brilliantly unsettling, Hobbe’s Folly is a ghost story I found very hard to put down.
Richard
