The Knocking

In this chilling historical gothic novel set in 1850 New York, journalist Edith Ann, known as "E. A.," embarks on a haunting assignment at the home of newspaper magnate Horace Greeley. Tasked with documenting the eerie abilities of young medium Cathie Fox, E. A. uncovers unsettling disturbances linked to the Greeleys' deceased son, Pickie, and begins to suspect foul play amidst the family's grief. As she navigates warnings from housekeepers and unearths secrets in the attic, E. A. confronts her own past while questioning whether the true dangers lurk among the living or the spirits.