Books like Amber House by Kelly Moore
After her grandmother's death, Sarah Parsons, a sixteen-year-old girl, is delighted in exploring her family's centuries-old Maryland estate with new friend Jackson. However, soon she is having vivid visions of her ancestors, one of whom may be a threat to Sarah's autistic brother, Sam. The ghostly figures, psychic ability, and the family's secrets are revealed as Sarah and Jackson uncover the dark history of the estate.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Kelly Moore
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