The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender

Why she hadn’t let herself die on the property.īecause then she would have been stuck forever. I understood why Aunt Cordelia had dragged herself out to the road before committing suicide. The house, as well, harbors shocking truths within its walls-truths that only Delia can uncover, and that may set her free.īut she’ll need to act quickly, before the house’s power overtakes everything she loves.įrom master of suspense Katie Alender comes a riveting tale of twisted memories and betrayals, and the meaning of madness. Delia finds that all the spirits are unsettled and full of dark secrets. A handsome ghost boy named Theo roams the grounds. Ghost girls wander the halls in their old-fashioned nightgowns. So, in the most horrifying way, Delia gets trapped.Īnd that’s when she learns that the house is also haunted. Kind of like Delia herself.īut the house still wants to keep “troubled” girls locked away. Long ago, it was the Piven Institute for the Care and Correction of Troubled Females-an insane asylum nicknamed “Hysteria Hall.” However, many of the inmates were not insane, just defiant and strong willed. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.In this asylum, your mind plays tricks on you all the time…ĭelia’s new house isn’t just a house.

VERDICT A great choice for fans of horror or suspense novels.-Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta The author adeptly imbues the atmosphere with hints that something sinister is lurking just beneath the surface. Strong female characters anchor the story and its suspenseful tone is carried throughout. Alender has created a chilling tale of forgotten tragedies and family secrets.

Very quickly, the teen senses something is dreadfully wrong with the house, but can she escape in time to save her family? The protagonist's path is fraught with challenges and her eventual understanding and acceptance is hard-won. And, Delia can't help but think that her parents might actually want her there because of her failed attempt to run off during Spring Break. The family heads there once school is out to get the place ready to sell, but Hysteria Hall (as it was nicknamed) has other ideas. Gr 7 Up-When her Great Aunt Cordelia Pevin dies, 'little namesake' Delia inherits her home, which was once the Piven Institute for the Care and Correction of Troubled Females.

The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender