Welcome to a new cover reveal!

Today we have the pleasure of collaborating with Angry Robot to help reveal the cover of The Haunting of William Thorn, a new novel by Ben Alderson, which is his first foray into horror.

Let's take a look at the blurb:

William Thorn had his life all planned out…until his long-term boyfriend Archie cheats, breaking his heart. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, whereupon tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident.

Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that he’s inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewall, left to him in Archie’s will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himself, but is surprised by the rundown state of the manor and the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edward, a seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own.

However, it’s not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manor, one that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1930s, William strives to find peace for the spirit, ending the haunting once and for all.

But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will William be able to put aside his own grief to save his new home... and his life?

A split timeline queer twisted love story, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor, William and Edward's story is perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House and How to Sell a Haunted House.

The Haunting of William Thorn will be released the September 9th, 2025, in hardback and ebook.

Time for the cover!

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Ben Alderson

Ben Alderson (he/him) is a #1 Amazon bestselling author. His stories are set in fantasy worlds filled with magic, adventure and MM romance. Ben lives in Oxfordshire and, when not writing, can be found reading, taking Winston - his Labrador - out for long walks, or obsessing over Marvel’s The Scarlet Witch.