The Secret Attic
A Novel
by Chelsea Conradt
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Pub Date Jun 09 2026 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
"A creepy whirlwind of a novel." —Alma Katsu, New York Times bestselling author of Fiend
The past isn't just haunting her — it's hunting her.
Addison Lowe knew her mother-in-law despised her, but inheriting Barb's massive estate after her death feels less like closure and more like a trap. Barb's hoarded rooms aren't just filled with clutter—they're filled with secrets. And it's Addison's job to unearth them while Luke grieves the loss of the mother he could never let go of.
But Luke grows stranger with every box they open—restless, secretive, cruel in ways Addison has never seen. And the house itself seems to breathe with Barb's presence. Ivy claws through the windows. A murder of crows drops trinkets at her feet. Dolls stare from the shadows, labeled with names Addison doesn't recognize—until she does. One doll bears the name Cassidy Warren, a girl who vanished years ago. And the more Addison uncovers, the more Barb's legacy seems tied to the streak of "bad luck" that has haunted Rockside Bay for decades.
The deeper Addison digs, the clearer it becomes: some secrets were meant to stay buried. And the husband she thought she knew may be hiding the darkest one of all...
Advance Praise
“A deeply chilling exploration of the complex bonds formed by love and lies, THE SECRET ATTIC is at times as heartbreaking as it is frightening. You won’t be able to stop reading.”
— Christina Henry, author of The Place Where They Buried Your Heart
“Think your mother-in-law is bad? Just wait till you meet the MIL from hell in Chelsea Conradt’s creepy whirlwind of a novel. The perfect read for bullied daughters-in-law everywhere.”
—Alma Katsu, New York Times bestselling author of Fiend
“The Secret Attic is creepy and atmospheric with a sprinkling of dark humor, exploring the horrors involved with sifting through one’s past and confronting grief. Conradt captures the toxic mother-in-law dynamic effortlessly, then takes it to a whole new level of disturbing. I couldn’t put it down!” — Miranda Smith, author of Smile for the Cameras
“Conradt twists family lore and creeping horror into a thrilling tale that drags you into its dark, deliciously toxic heart. The tension builds with every new box that Addison opens, compelling the reader to dig right alongside her until the very end. Absolutely riveting.” —Lish McBride, author of Most Likely to Murder
“The Secret Attic is clever, unsettlingly immersive, and emotionally complex. This book simmers with suspense and an ever-growing unease that will have you checking over your shoulder—if you can tear your eyes away from the page long enough to do so.” — C.J. Dotson, author of The Cut and These Familiar Walls
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781464229190 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |