Just Like Home

Written by Sarah Gailey

Narrated by Xe Sands

"...it’s compulsively listenable. That’s thanks in part to Sands’ intense narration, whether she’s playing the inscrutable Vera or her wretched mother asking for yet another glass of lemonade." -Vulture

"The audiobook narrated by Xe Sands is a genuinely nail-biting listen." - Buzzfeed

"Gailey wisely unfurls this story at a delightfully excruciating pace. Accompanied by Sands’s versatile narration, this is a captivating listen."- Library Journal

Just Like Home is a darkly gothic thriller from nationally bestselling author Sarah Gailey, perfect for fans of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House as well as HBO's true crime masterpiece I'll Be Gone in the Dark.

“Come home.” Vera’s mother called and Vera obeyed. In spite of their long estrangement, in spite of the memories — she's come back to the home of a serial killer. Back to face the love she had for her father and the bodies he buried there, beneath the house he'd built for his family.

Coming home is hard enough for Vera, and to make things worse, she and her mother aren’t alone. A parasitic artist has moved into the guest house out back and is slowly stripping Vera’s childhood for spare parts. He insists that he isn’t the one leaving notes around the house in her father’s handwriting… but who else could it possibly be?

There are secrets yet undiscovered in the foundations of the notorious Crowder House. Vera must face them and find out for herself just how deep the rot goes.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Jul 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781250840394

Sarah Gailey

Sarah Gailey is an internationally published writer of fiction and nonfiction and a winner of the Hugo Award. Their nonfiction has been published by Mashable and The Boston Globe, and they are a regular contributor for Tor. Their most recent fiction credits include Fireside Fiction and Uncanny Magazine. Find out more at SarahGailey.com and find them on Twitter @GaileyFrey.

Reviews for Just Like Home

[lamar · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The audio is different than the book please fix it

[Toni Snyder · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was good but it did have a few times where it would skip a head. I had the book so I was able to find it out.

[Tracey Ann Thompson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Oh wow! Wherever you think this book is going, believe me, you’re wrong.

[Laura Lynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just when you think you’ve figured out the story. NOPE PLOT TWIST

[Rachel Beckett · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A bit bland. A bit sleepy. A bit predictable. It tied up loose ends before it ended…but I really hoped her father would be more of a part of it. A little sci-fi, unexpectedly. Maybe? Not my favorite.

[Leigh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great sorry with plenty of twists and scares. All brought to life by a great narrator. This is a great example of one of the plus points for choosing an audiobook over reading a book yourself. Great stuff.

[Jackie Potts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book takes so many turns that you don’t see coming. I love that it has some supernatural elements. It’s a solid horror read

[Catherine Penrod · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The story was strange and not for me. It was, I think, well written. The narrator really was excellent. It was just too weird and had too many unanswered questions.

[Mary Marlow · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I listened to the whole thing but thought it was very ridiculous. Don’t know why I wasted my time.

[Nicole Pizzolato · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Audiobook version was wonderful. I Loved it all around.

[redwingvixen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

ABSOLUTELY A 10 out of 10!! One of the best of 2023.

[slazzaro1017 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Eh, lots of build up then fell flat. Beautifully written though.

[Jennifer Tarplee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Story has some holes, but it was riveting and the reader was perfect for this book.

[Kara Stephen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Holy shit. This was full of twists and turns and I just couldn't stop listening.

[Melissa Luukkonen · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

What the heck was this?? Don’t waste your time, this was terrible

[Kelsey Catania · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The ending of this book was incredible. It did however take 35 of the 39 chapters to get really good.

[Elizabeth Smith · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a little slow to develop, but when it did, you won’t see it coming. A unique story that doesn’t answer all the questions, but doesn’t disappoint.

[MyKayla Maes- Garcia · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Narration was awesome she did auch a good job. The polt was strong. Still wondering about the ending

[Mrs Henson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wonderfully creepy tale! I would’ve liked to know more about the dad’s background but overall I really liked it and will check out the author’s other books. Great narration.

[Reagan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such an awesome book!!! Couldn’t stop listening! And the narration…amazing!

[blackdaemon7 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story. Creepy and wicked ?. Take a listen you won't be sorry you did.

[Mike Lauck · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This audiobook file needs to be repaired and re-uploaded. This audiobook version repeats multiple sections of the book 2-3 times each, jumping back and forth in the time line, repeating different sections. Chapters don’t align with the audio