Alfie lost his wife, and now he's taking care of his twin daughters. One night, they wake him up because they think there's a man in their bedroom. After searching and finding nothing, Alfie chalks it up to their mom's loss. Soon, the girls create an imaginary friend named Black Mamba. When Alfie asks them to draw Black Mamba, they both end up drawing the exact same figure.

There's more going on in Hart House than Alfie realizes. To protect his daughters from some mysterious and harmful force, he has to confront the house's past.

The book focuses more on the relationship between the father and daughters than on the supernatural stuff, which gets a bit dull after a while.

Rather than just a horror story, I see this novel as more of a psychological thriller.

Thanks for the advanced copy!

This was the perfect horror tale to kick off my new year. I was hooked from the very first page. It kind of reminded me of The Haunting of Hill House but with Boogeyman vibes.

A tragic horror story about a family grieving a horrible loss while being haunted by an entity called the Black Mamba. He shows up one night as the 7 year old girls’ imaginary friend but it becomes apparent it’s actually an evil being. Let Him In has plenty of creepiness to it that will have you looking under your bed and checking out every late night noise you hear. The ending was jaw dropping and has had me thinking about it for the last few days. Overall, this was a great horror that is definitely worth reading this year.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I don't know what else to say about this masterpiece but pick it up at once!
There is no reason to miss out on this sleeper-creeper! It is absolutely a dark and mind-bending read from a new voice in literary horror.
It has a psychological undercurrent that is perfect for fans of that sub-genre, but don't be mistaken: this is pure nightmare fuel!

A good premise, good characters, but a disappointing ending. It's worth reading, but sort of leaves you hanging.

Okay loved this and finished the book so quickly once I started! It was soo creepy I actually had to set it down a few times! Great writing as and loved the twists, it made you question a lot while reading!

I so picked this one on the cover alone. It definitely has the creep value. Kids seeing a black mamba and a man in the house that no one else sees. Unfortunately at times I was a little confused and I didn't connect with the two narrators.

I did get chills with the girls and their sights. I did spend a lot of time trying to figure who, if anyone was reliable and if there was a paranormal presence.

I both listened and read this one and thought Jonathan Johns did the creepy atmosphere well as the male narrator and Jodie Harris brought the sane calming presence of Julia to life.

Horror has been hit or miss for me lately, so definitely read other reviews before making your decision as this could just be a wrong time read for me.

I received a copy of this book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.

I love spooky, scary books and this one is worth the read even if it is not your first genre choice. Alfie and his twin daughters are reeling from the unexpected death of his wife and the mother of his twins. One night the girls arrive in his bedroom asking if they can stay with him. From that moment on we are drawn into a circle of fear and denial.

The girls insist there is a man in their room that talks to them and is their friend. Fearful at first, the girls develop a close tie to this enigma. Who is he, what does he want, and why is he there? I recommend you read this book if you want to find

I really loved this book but wish there was more. I felt that it was cut short and left with still so many questions. Especially the back story about Black Mamba. I would have loved to know more about how he came about. But besides that this was creepy and ominous. It was so well written and I have to admit I was disappointed when I finished reading it because I wanted so much more. I'm hoping there is a second book to this story. It would be an instant buy for me.

I was hesitant to start this one after reading a handful of mixed reviews on Bookstagram, but decided it’s always best to form my own opinion. Without further ado, here’s my review!

I immediately liked that the chapters included multiple character POVs, alternating between Julia & Alfie. This gave me just enough information to stay invested, but left me consistently guessing as to what would happen next.

The suspense build up in this book was really well executed, and by the end I was dying to know what would happen to the twins and Black Mamba. I couldn’t put my kindle down for the last 30% of the book! Is this a ghost story? Haunted house tale? Possessed children book? You’ll have to find out yourself! 😈

Thank you to the author and netgalley for my ecopy of this novel to read and honestly review!

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't influenced by the cover to pick this one up, thankfully what was inside the book lived up to the vibe I got from the cover. Let Him In is unsettling and lives up to the horror label while also approaching grief and the loss of a parent in a very interesting way.

This book legit gave me chills with every chapter. I loved the level of suspense it gave while keeping likeable characters.

3/5 🌟
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Didn’t love it, but also didn’t hate it. It drug on just a little bit for me. But also had some pretty good scenes that low key spooked me out a little. lol. overall, probably a better read around halloween/fall. Could definitely see this one getting you in the spooky season mood 👻 y’all just going to have to read this one for yourself, I am not sure if I would recommend or not. 😂

I began reading this book with eagerness but the story is much too slow to get into. After months of struggling to pick this up, I'm only 50% in. It is clear that this is not to my pacing in this season of my life. I kept reading thinking there would be some thralling payout but I'm not sure that that is true. (I'm happy to be proven wrong though). I do believe this might work if I had the time to really dig in. It reads like most psychological thriller I like-uneasy, creepy, a mystery. Unfortunately, wrong timing.

The book Let HIm In by William Friend is a slow burn psychological suspense that centres around a widower and his twin daughters. One night his daughters tell him they see a figure at the end of their bed - when he cannot find anything he assumes it is a nightmare and their lives go on. Things begin to deteriorate in Hart House after this shadow figure shows up in the girls' room - Alfie drinks too much, and strange things begin happening with the girls.

The family must confront their past in order to figure out how to rid their lives of the shadow "friend" that will not leave their house even after Alfie consults his psychotherapist sister-in-law for help.

The story had well developed characters and the storyline was quite clever, but I found that some of the events were a little repetitive and at the end I was a little disappointed that the resolution seemed a little rushed. It was a lot of build up for what seemed like a very rushed ending.

As a debut novel, I think it was a good one and I would for sure read another novel by this author. Rating 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this advance copy via NetGalley..

Let him jn book tells a scary story about a family who can't escape their own fears. After their mom dies, the two little girls start talking about a man who's not really there. Their dad thinks they're just making it up, but the man becomes more and more real. I got really scared reading this because it feels like the house is haunted. The author does a great job of making you wonder what's real and what's just in their imagination. It made me think about how our minds can play tricks on us when we're sad and scared. This book will stay with me for a while - it's a really chilling tale!

A single father, grappling with the task of raising his 6-year-old twins after the loss of their mother, encounters an unsettling occurrence when the girls claim to have seen a man in their room one night. Despite the father's belief that they are experiencing night terrors, the girls persist in their claim. However, after months of disturbing encounters, the girls develop a bond with their supposed visitor, whom they refer to as "The Black Mamba," a shape-shifting friend who takes them on nocturnal adventures.

Seeking assistance from his sister-in-law, a psychotherapist, the father aims to uncover the truth behind the haunting experiences plaguing his daughters. The chilling and beautifully written narrative skillfully navigate themes of grief and unwavering love, painting a haunting portrait of the twins and their eerie encounters. While the ending may not unfold as expected, it resonates with the reader. Overall, this compelling story marks a successful debut for William Friend, leaving readers eagerly anticipating his future works.

This one is so creepy! A perfect book for spooky season. Mr. Friend did an excellent job of plotting a creepy book that had me wanting to keep reading to see what happens at the end. Definitely recommend this one.

Amazing book !! The plot was amazing well developed !! The characters are unique . You can’t stop reading 100 %. Recommend !! I loved it

Widower Alfie and his twins girls are still living in the house that his wife grew up in. One night the Alfie is awakened by the girls screaming that there is a man in their room. Alfie searches the entire house and finds nobody.

The girls start talking about their new friend Black Mamba. They story takes off from there. I enjoyed the gothic horror. It has the childhood home, weird religious grandmother, and twins that were creepy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. When I first saw the cover I was immediately attracted to it and I'm disappointed in myself for taking forever to getting around to reading it. I would definitely be recommending this book to my friends in my reading group! Thank you for the great ARC!!