This series follows a twelve-year-old boy whose quiet seaside life is upended by the arrival of a mysterious horror novelist and his daughters. He soon discovers that his new neighbor's chilling stories are rooted in real paranormal experiences. The line between reality and horror blurs as the boy becomes entangled in a web of dark magic that grants his deepest desires with sinister consequences. It’s a captivating exploration of fear and the seductive power of the supernatural.
The story follows 12-year-old Harold, who anticipates friendship when horror novelist Frank Goolz and his daughters move in next door. However, he discovers that Frank's chilling novels are inspired by real paranormal events. As Harold interacts with the Goolz family, a seemingly innocent gift from Ilona takes on a more menacing and perilous significance, leading him into a world where fiction and reality intertwine in unexpected ways.
In this second book in the comic-horror 'The Goolz Next Door' series, 12-year- old Harold and his quirky neighbours contend with a legendary monster that lives in the nearby Mallow Marsh.