Books like When Michael Calls by John Farris
Auntie Helen Connolly is stunned when her phone rings and the voice of her nephew, Michael Young, who died sixteen years ago, speaks to her. Hooked by the unexpected call, Helen struggles to understand who is really on the other end and what he wants from her. The story blends tension, mystery, and unsettling supernatural elements as she confronts the possibility that Michael may be calling from beyond.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: John Farris
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