The House Next Door, Ellen Oh
The House Next Door, Ellen Oh
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The House Next Door

Author: Ellen Oh

Narrator: Jeff Ebner

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/30/2025


Synopsis

For fans of Not Quite a Ghost and Ghost Squad, acclaimed middle grade author Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters and an APALA Honoree delivers a new spooky novel about young hero Rory and the creepy house next door. Filled with scary spirits, mysterious noises, and malevolent forces, the house has tormented many souls, and Rory must do everything he can to prevent the new neighbors from becoming its next victims. We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers another heart-pounding story that you won’t be able to put down. Home is where the sinister lives. Rory Parker knows not to step a foot in, on, or around the house next door. He’s seen things creeping in the shadows, has had encounters with spirits, and lost a best friend to the house’s malevolence. But when his new neighbors, Jack and his lovable family, move into the house next door, Rory makes it his duty to protect them at all costs.But the vicious forces lying within the house are plotting something evil, something that puts Jack’s little sister in extreme danger. Soon, Rory understands he’ll need the help of his new friend and some friendly ghosts in order to stand a chance at defeating whatever lurks within its walls for good. But what exactly lives in the house next door, and will Rory and Jack find out in time to save the day, or can its evil never be evicted?
Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pick

About Ellen Oh

Ellen Oh is the cofounder of We Need Diverse Books and author of the award-winning Spirit Hunters series for middle grade readers and the Prophecy trilogy (Prophecy, Warrior, and King) for young adults. Originally from New York City, Ellen is a former adjunct college instructor and lawyer with an insatiable curiosity for ancient Asian history. Ellen lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with her husband and three children and has yet to satisfy her quest for a decent bagel. You can visit her online at ellenoh.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicki on January 19, 2019

2 Stars because I was oh, so foolish to read the entire thing. What a pathetic collection of pseudo-writing. The House Next Door (with Susan DiLallo) is a bad romance novel that is so shallow you couldn't use it as a birdbath. Reads like a 16 year old wrote it. The Killer's Wife (with Max DiLallo) agai......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on August 13, 2019

3.5* Pretty good. First story was the best. Second one was just okay. The third was good but more of a science fiction type. Overall a good, quick read.......more

Goodreads review by Judi on January 16, 2019

fast read, highly predictable. Wasn't impressed, giving up on the Patterson books for a while, I think.......more

Goodreads review by Sue on February 19, 2021

I listened to this book on audio which was so much fun and kept me entertained until the end - a collection of three novellas that will have you not quite on the edge of your seat however, there is still a slight touch of thrillery goodness. Enjoyed all three stories although I could have bopped the......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 10, 2019

Normally i give Patterson's books 4 or 5 stars but i just couldn't get into the 3rd short story in this book. The first story was great, the 2nd was very good but predictable, however the 3rd book was unlike anything I've ever read from James Patterson. I didn't make it past the first couple chapter......more