[Review] – The Corruption of Alston House

The Corruption of Alston House
John Quick

Katherine Ransom has recently experienced the most heart-breaking tragedy a person could endure. I’m not talking about her recent divorce either. Broken and looking for something to hopefully help her start her life again, Katherine purchases Alston House, sight unseen, a somewhat restored Victorian home that holds a history of degradation and wickedness. Some of the local townsfolk know about this history, but no one would prepare Katherine for what she was walking into. 

The Corruption of Alston House is very much a slow burn novel, and it works all in favor of the story. We learn of that fateful day in Kat’s life in flashbacks as we explore Alston House and the surrounding town in the present day. Plot points unravel themselves slowly as the novel comes towards it gut-wrenching third act, but never did I feel burdened by what I was reading.

The setting of this story is what will keep you hooked. Don’t get me wrong, the characters are great and Kat is a terrific, well written main character who is strong and determined. However, the house itself and the town bordering it is everything you’d want in a haunted house story. The house is four stories with a tower room and there is so much to discover and history to learn. This is one of my favorite locations out of all the Haunted House stories I’ve read. 

John Quick has managed to craft a page turning, dread filled story that will keep its grip tightly around you until you turn the last page. Also, Elderlemon (as always) has crafted a damn great cover for this story. I’ve taken the jump into Alston House, now it’s your turn. 

Rating: 4 Stars 

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Review by: Garrett Witt 

Twitter: @Garrettwitt7

I received an e-book copy of this novel by the publisher for review consideration.