THE DEAD ROOM

When terror comes home, there’s no place to run.

17th March 2026, US & UK

Reeling from the death of her husband, thirtysomething audiobook narrator Lindsay Hale retreats to her Scottish hometown and the comforts of old times. The bungalow where she grew up is just as she left it, next to the scrapyard her family still owns. But something is wrong . . . something beyond grief.

Something she can only glimpse from the corner of her eye.

Lindsay’s brother and best friend are there to welcome her back. An elderly widow helps Lindsay make sense of her new normal , and a kind man hints at unexpected possibilities. But when her widow friend vanishes, only Lindsay seems to notice. And while she starts “recognizing” strangers, she begins forgetting familiar faces.

Every night, as Lindsay’s dream house fills with nightmares, she wonders whether she’s truly unraveling—or if something more sinister’s at play. Buried secrets surface and reality bends, forcing Lindsay to face the terrifying truth that her new haven isn’t so safe after all.

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"A tense, beautifully written page-turner"
- Kirkus
 

"This book kept me up night after night, disturbing my dreams and rattling my bones. It’s so brilliantly woven you won’t even see the threads pulling tighter and tighter until it’s too late. Catriona McPherson is one hell of a writer and this is one extraordinary book."       AMANDA LEES

“What an absolute treasure— and a joy to read. Completely engrossing — Haunting, cinematic, clever, and wholly original— and beautifully written – – you’ll be captivated from the first page to the perfect conclusion. “                  HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN

“With The Dead Room, Catriona McPherson proves once again why she’s one of the top crime fiction authors writing today. As usual, she seamlessly blends complex characters with a smoldering tension that amps up with each chapter. A must-read for anyone who loves an atmospheric, slow burn thriller.” KELLYE GARRETT

Catriona McPherson delivers a masterclass in psychological suspense with The Dead Room ... Grief warps the edges of reality—familiar places feel off-kilter, memories flicker, and paranoia takes root.  A deliciously complex, unforgettable thriller"    JOHN COPENHAVER