Books like A Cold Blue Light by Marvin Kaye
A neurotic young heiress inherits a secluded mansion that harbors an eerie, constant patch of cold blue light in its upstairs landing. To understand the phenomenon, she invites a small team of professional and amateur psychic investigators to stay for a weekend. The group, composed of quirky and skeptical figures, quickly discovers that the house is far more than the blue light. Strange events unfold, playing on each member’s personal psychological weaknesses, and the boundaries between the investigators’ own personalities and the supernatural blur. Their uneasy alliances and personal transformations drive the narrative toward a chilling, atmospheric climax.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Marvin Kaye
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