What Walks These Halls

What Walks These Halls, Book 1

By: Amy Clarkin

Narrated by: Róisín Rankin

A prickling sensation grew on the back of her neck, spreading up her scalp. It was the feeling of being watched. She whirled to face the doorway but it was empty.

Raven O'Sullivan doesn't remember what happened in Hyacinth House five years ago. When her father died during a paranormal investigation there, everyone said it was an accident, but she's pretty certain it's her fault.

Her brother, Archer, wasn't there that night. When asked to investigate the supposed ghost of Hyacinth House, he can't resist saying yes. Even if his sister wants nothing to do with it.

Éabha McLoughlin has grown up seeing and hearing things no one else does. Now that she's starting college, she finally has the freedom to find out why. The daring Archer and his eclectic team seem like a good place to start.

But everyone has their secrets, and they all lead back to Hyacinth House …

2023, An Post Irish Book Awards Teen and Young Adult Book of the Year, Short-listed

2023, Great Reads Awards, Short-listed

2023, The Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Outstanding book written in English for children and young people, Nominated

©2023 Amy Clarkin (P)2024 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'The plot whips along at a cracking rate and each of the characters is beautifully drawn. Older teens who enjoy a good scare will love it.' (Irish Independent)

'A great start to a new series that is as much about friendship, love and found family as it is about the paranormal.' (Children's Books Ireland)

'Clarkin has created a wonderfully diverse group of characters with rooted backstories that makes them altogether relatable and each one of them unique.' (Irish Examiner)