Daisy Johnson’s latest book, “The Hotel,” delves fully into the horror genre with a collection of chilling short stories that revolve around a mysterious and ominous hotel. The stories explore the history of the hotel, its construction, and the people who are drawn to it, only to be undone by its malevolent presence. Johnson’s atmospheric writing sets the tone, with the haunted Fens landscape dampening the walls and sucking at the foundations of the hotel. The stories reveal a curse that lingers over the land, manifesting in ghostly apparitions and unsettling occurrences within the hotel’s walls. Characters are drawn to the hotel like a magnet, unable to resist its pull, leading to dark and terrifying encounters.
As readers move through the collection, they discover layers of earth, history, and intersecting lives that have formed the palimpsest of The Hotel. Johnson expertly weaves in references to classic horror tales, adding depth and complexity to her own work. Like mist creeping under a door, these stories are perfect for Halloween and will leave readers with a sense of unease long after the book is closed. “The Hotel” is a masterful exploration of the horror genre, showcasing Johnson’s talent for crafting eerie and unsettling stories that linger in the mind.
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