The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson (Paperback)

In The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson, William’s life is upended when his long-term boyfriend, Archie, betrays him, only for tragedy to strike shortly after. Left reeling and filled with guilt after Archie’s sudden death, William inherits a remote manor in the quaint village of Stonewall. Hoping for a fresh start, he leaves the city, only to find the manor in disrepair and the locals unfriendly, determined to push him out.

As William navigates the isolation of his new home, he discovers that the manor harbours a malevolent spirit with its own agenda. The ghost seeks to drive him away, but William soon uncovers a heartbreaking story of love between two men in the 1920s. Determined to bring peace to the restless spirit, William must confront both the past and his own grief, balancing the search for solace with the threats that lurk within the manor.

With the help of Edward, a local with mysterious connections, William pieces together secrets long buried within the walls of the estate. As danger and supernatural forces grow, William learns that healing from trauma requires courage, compassion, and confronting the shadows of history.

Ben Alderson’s first horror novel is a gothic exploration of love, loss, and redemption. The Haunting of William Thorn blends suspense, emotional depth, and spectral intrigue, making it a gripping read for fans of ghost stories and gothic romance alike.