House of Pain (Crossroad Press Ladies of Horror)

The house looks so normal. Just a charming home in a small town–perfect for a young couple starting out together. But this house was built on the site of an unspeakable series of murders, butchery so savage that the brick walls of the basement seemed to flow with blood. Tony was just a boy then, but he stood and watched as the notorious house was demolished. Now he's a man, and he's brought his beautiful young wife with him to live in the new house built on the site, without telling her of its hideous secret. Still the nightmares come to her, visions of horror, suffering and perversion, drawing her down to the basement, to a dank tunnel that lies beyond a wall. What calls to her from inside the tunnel? What waits in the darkness to be unleashed? "House of Pain is horror at its best." - The Midwest Book Review "A powerful and unflinching novel." - Peter Atkins, Wishmaster "Girón's prose is smooth as silk, the pacing is dead on. I devoured this book in a single sitting." - Horror World "House of Pain is a perfect - if far from safe - place to lose yourself on a stormy fall night." - Fangoria "Genuinely creepy." - Cemetery Dance "House of Pain rocks with good old-fashioned creepiness." Edo Van Belkom

About the Author

Sèphera Girón was born on January 23, 1962. Early experiences included playing violin in the London Youth Symphony orchestra for several years. She played in festivals in Aberdeen, Scotland; London, England; and Banff, Alberta. She attended York University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts Studies with a minor in Psychology. Sèphera married a filmmaker while in university and after ten years and two children, they were divorced. Sèphera is a full time writer. When she isn't working on a story, she freelances as an editor. She is also a professional tarot counselor. An actress as well as a writer, she was an extra in Love Guru and recently played "Ruby" in Slime City Massacre. Earlier appearances included Creep and Bust a Move as well as a few music videos. Sèphera was given the Silver Hammer Award in 2009 by the Horror Writers Association. The award is given periodically by a special vote of the Board of Trustees. She has published over a dozen books and numerous short stories.

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