When Conrad Harrison impulse-buys a big old house in Wisconsin, his wife Jo doesn't share his enthusiasm, reluctant at the idea of leaving their LA life - so Conrad is left to set up their new home as she ties up loose ends at work. But Conrad's new purchase is not all that it seems. Soon Conrad is hearing the ghostly wailing of a baby in the night, seeing blood on the floor and being haunted by a woman who looks exactly like Jo. With his wife away, Conrad becomes obsessed by the pregnant girl next door, Nadia, who claims ...
Read More
When Conrad Harrison impulse-buys a big old house in Wisconsin, his wife Jo doesn't share his enthusiasm, reluctant at the idea of leaving their LA life - so Conrad is left to set up their new home as she ties up loose ends at work. But Conrad's new purchase is not all that it seems. Soon Conrad is hearing the ghostly wailing of a baby in the night, seeing blood on the floor and being haunted by a woman who looks exactly like Jo. With his wife away, Conrad becomes obsessed by the pregnant girl next door, Nadia, who claims to be a victim of the evil in the house. The crying leads him to a bricked-up body, and the mystery of the Birthing House unravels, pulling in Jo, Nadia and leading Conrad to a nightmarish conclusion...
Read Less
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $3.60, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. A new twist on a haunted-house tale for the next generation of horror. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 7. Weight in Grams: 292. Good clean cover with some minor shelf wear. Previous owner's inscription on FFEP. We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $4.91, very good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $4.98, very good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good or better condition, Near Fine. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $6.60, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Add this copy of The Birthing House to cart. $6.71, good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Sphere.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Add this copy of The Birthing House: a Novel to cart. $8.70, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Add this copy of The Birthing House: a Novel to cart. $8.83, good condition, Sold by Orion Tech rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by St. Martin's Griffin.
Add this copy of The Birthing House-Uncorrected Proof Copy to cart. $9.31, like new condition, Sold by Fantastic Literature Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rayleigh, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Sphere.
This is a superb, creepy, suspenseful, thriller that I could not put down. I had to stay up and finish it!
Conrad and Jo?s marriage is in shambles. Jo is always away on her traveling assignments with the pharmaceutical company. Conrad is unemployed and has come into quite a lot of money after his father?s death. The both of them suspect the other of cheating. Conrad tries to give them a fresh, new start, by buying a house in Wisconsin, moving them out of L.A. Conrad will learn the history of his new home used to be a birthing house.
Jo can not stand to be in it. The previous owners are mysterious about when they lived there. He hears sounds of Amish dolls, babies crying, and the voice of a woman. It is the same woman who is in the photo album, which belongs with the house. She looks just like Jo!
Conrad is sexually frustrated, and gets involved with the pregnant 15 year old neighbor. When she shares her stories with Conrad, of when she was babysitting for the previous owners weird children. Conrad will be confronted with the deterioration of his marriage, the destruction of his sanity, and he?ll ultimately learn that some houses live on the births of life, when others live on the deaths of life. That can be just as bad, if not worse.
