The Girl Upstairs, by Jessica R. Patch, is an upcoming book by the author of many other suspenseful fiction. I am new-ish to this author (just in the last year or so) and have been devouring her books. This one is scheduled to release in April 2026 but I got a chance to review an advanced copy!
There are many layers to this book and the more you read the more unfolds - kind of like peeling an onion. Gwen, Steven, and baby Tara move from Baltimore to Maine in an attempt to save their marriage and reputations. The old house they purchased seems to have a life of its own as it creaks and moans and, from Gwen's point of view, cries and talks. She sees things and hears things no one else seems to. As an ex-cop, she tries to not investigate, but it's in her blood.
The house has a reputation for being haunted and the local teens spend each Halloween scaring each other on the grounds - Gwen is not thrilled knowing this and tries to ward them off. As time goes on she learns more about the history of the house which unravels her own history as well.
I found this book to be enjoyable and not as creepy as some of her other books (The Garden Girls really creeped me out). This is her first foray into the mainstream marketplace and outside of the realm of Christian fiction. It is still a clean read though and appropriate for older teens and up. No profanity, no sexual scenes.
Be sure to look for this one next April!
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