A Box Full of Darkness - Hardcover

by Simone St James (Author)

A Box Full of Darkness – Hardcover by New York Times bestselling author Simone St. James is a chilling supernatural thriller about family trauma, long-buried secrets, and a childhood home that refuses to remain silent.

Eighteen years after their younger brother Ben disappeared, Violet and her siblings are drawn back to the abandoned house they once fled. A disturbing message from Ben’s ghost—“Come home”—forces them to confront the frightening events that shattered their family.

As the siblings return, unsettling memories and hidden truths begin to surface. Their past may be more connected than they realized, and the spirit waiting inside the house appears determined to reveal what happened, no matter the consequences.

Blending haunted-house horror, psychological suspense, mystery, and complex family relationships, this hardcover is a compelling choice for readers who enjoy atmospheric supernatural fiction and dark thrillers.

Book Highlights

• Written by bestselling author Simone St. James
• Hardcover edition
• Standalone supernatural thriller
• Features three siblings returning to their childhood home
• Centers on the disappearance of their younger brother
• Includes a haunted-house setting and ghostly message
• Explores family trauma, secrets, guilt, and revenge
• Combines horror, mystery, suspense, and family drama
• Ideal for readers of atmospheric and paranormal thrillers
• Published by Berkley
• Number of pages: 352
• Publication date: January 20, 2026

Author Biography

Simone St. James is the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel and The Broken Girls. She spent twenty years behind the scenes in the television business before leaving to write full-time.