An afternoon with Ben Alderson: The Haunting of William Thorn

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

The American Book Center | Amsterdam, NH

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Join us for a talk and book signing of Ben Alderson's latest novel The Haunting of William Thorn.
About this Event

We are thrilled to welcome back Ben Alderson to our store! Ben will give a short talk about his latest book (his first foray into Gothic horror) followed by a signing.

About the book:

How to Sell a Haunted House meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer romance, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor fro bestselling author Ben Alderson.

William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where 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 1920’s, 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?

An evocative tale from #1 bestselling author Ben Alderson, exploring grief, trauma and the bones of the past, is the perfect read for fans of the gothic.

About the author:

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.

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The American Book Center, 12 Spui, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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