The Unseen (a Novel)

By (author) Ahlborn Ania
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Now in paperback: A terrifying new novel from bestselling #HorrorBookTok sensation and "horror''s next superstar" (Richard Chizmar) Ania Ahlborn, the acclaimed author of the modern classic Brother.
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A terrifying novel from bestselling #HorrorBookTok sensation Ania Ahlborn—the acclaimed author of the modern classic Brother.

“Haunting and unsettling, choked with tension...takes you down a long, dark hallway of familial terror. Ania Ahlborn is horror’s next superstar.” —Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author of Memorials

Isla Hansen, a mother reeling from a devastating loss, is beside herself when a mysterious orphan appears on the outskirts of the Hansens’ secluded Colorado property. Although strange and unexplainable, the child’s presence breathes new life into Isla. But as they settle in, Isla’s husband, Luke, and their five children notice peculiarities that hint at something far beyond the ordinary—anomalies that challenge the very fabric of reality itself. The tension within the Hansen household grows…and with it, the sense that there is something very wrong with the new kid in the house.

The Unseen is a haunting tale that walks the line between the familiar and the unknown, drawing us into a chilling narrative where reality itself feels just out of reach.
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"Both riveting and unsettling, Ahlborn’s latest is a fresh take on a classic horror trope....a spine-chilling atmosphere that crackles with anticipation. Ahlborn does not sacrifice character for plot, as each individual attempts to reckon with the family dynamics and secrets amid horrors that lurk in the shadows. The result is a creepy thrill-ride that belies the familial grief and longing bubbling just below the surface. Ahlborn’s writing is all-consuming, dragging readers into a world filled with unseen terrors...This compulsively readable book deserves a spot in horror collections." —Library Journal
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“Haunting and unsettling, choked with tension, The Unseen takes you down a long, dark hallway of familial terror. Ania Ahlborn is horror’s next superstar.” —Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author of Memorials and Chasing the Boogeyman
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“Ania Ahlborn is in top form with The Unseen. A tapestry of mounting horror and otherworldly suspense, Ahlborn knows how to turn that screw to keep her readers constantly on edge, proving once more that she is a writer who has mastered the art of the creeping dread. This unsettling gem comes highly recommended.” —Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Senseless and Small Town Horror
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"An intense masterclass in the unexpected, the uncomfortable, and the unforeseen, Ahlborn’s latest novel proves once again that she''s a virtuoso of the craft and Queen of the unsettling. Put it on your TBR immediately." —Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Award nominated author of Dear Laura, Full Immersion and Itch!
Review quote:
"Both riveting and unsettling, Ahlborn’s latest is a fresh take on a classic horror trope....a spine-chilling atmosphere that crackles with anticipation. Ahlborn does not sacrifice character for plot, as each individual attempts to reckon with the family dynamics and secrets amid horrors that lurk in the shadows. The result is a creepy thrill-ride that belies the familial grief and longing bubbling just below the surface. Ahlborn’s writing is all-consuming, dragging readers into a world filled with unseen terrors...This compulsively readable book deserves a spot in horror collections." —Library Journal
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"The trauma of motherhood and ever