#84 in Horror
The Caretaker
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About the book
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work. Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY. Macy Mullins can’t say why the job posting grabbed her attention—it had the pull of a fisherman’s lure, barbed hook and all—vaguely ominous. But after an endless string of failed job interviews, she's not exactly in the position to be picky. She has rent to pay, groceries to buy, and a younger sister to provide for. Besides, it’s only three days’ work… Three days, cooped up in a stranger’s house, surrounded by Oregon Coast wilderness. What starts as a peculiar side gig soon becomes a waking nightmare. An incomprehensible evil may dwell on this property—and Macy Mullins might just be the only thing standing between it, and the rest of humanity. Follow the Rites... Follow the Rites... Follow the Rites... ..--- / ..... / ---..
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 82 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 31% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Horror average of 7.5. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 82 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I feel like horror books often fail to actually dredge up any actual fear or terror in me when I read them. But this book... well... it not only gave me the creeps, but it brought about a profound existential dread that was difficult to shrug off whenever I stopped reading. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you can manage it, I'd definitely recommend reading this book.”
Frequently asked
What is The Caretaker rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 82 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Caretaker worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 82 ratings, which puts it ahead of 46 % of the Horror shelf.
Where does The Caretaker rank?
#84 in Horror on the current snapshot.
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