Dark Inside

The House on the Hill has been abandoned for as long as James can remember. So when he discovers Webster, a drifter, hiding there, he's instantly curious about the story behind the homeless man. What is he running from? Afflicted by a dark curse, Webster is no longer who he used to be. But there is said to be a cure and it might just be that by helping Webster, James will find some solace of his own. Together they embark on a journey, not knowing that what they discover will impact them both in ways they never imagined... A gripping and haunting story about loss and hope, perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and David Almond. "e;Beautifully written in smooth, elegant prose an absolute delight to read. I felt utterly surrounded by the story as I read... I wanted it to go on forever."e;BookBag "e;I was totally lost in the story of James. If you loved Skelligby David Almond, then this is the book for you."e; Serendipity Reviews "e;A definite must-read for fans of David Almond's Skellig Follow James through a journey of grief, loss, despair and survival - it's worth it."e; Book Angel Booktopia"e;exciting, compelling, thought-provoking... an absolute joy to read."e; BZFB "e;A gripping and atmospheric debut from Rupert Wallis."e; So Many Books, So Little Time "e;A book that you can't stop thinking about, that you have to tell people about - the mark of a truly powerful novel. A staggering debut..."e; Writing From The Tub "e;The chief villain is fantastically creepy fast-paced"e; SFX "e;Intense, dark, brooding and highly adventurous. To me it screamed Neil Gaiman."e; Fiction Fascination "e;Wonderfully descriptive and evoked real sinister and dark atmospheres... a mysterious dark tale of hope, faith, family and trust."e; Dark Readers