Free Audiobook : Starling House, by Alix E. Harrow

In the dying coal town of Eden, Kentucky, where bad luck clings like dust, Starling House by Alix E. Harrow beckons with a whisper of secrets. Opal, a scrappy orphan scraping by to give her brother Jasper a shot at a better life, has always been drawn to the eerie mansion tied to a vanished author, E. Starling. When a strange encounter lands her a job cleaning the crumbling Starling House for its reclusive heir, Arthur, Opal steps into a world where the walls seem to breathe and the past refuses to stay buried. This audiobook is a haunting dive into a town and a house where nothing is as it seems.

Narrated by Natalie Naudus, whose voice captures Opal’s grit and the house’s unsettling pulse, this listen wraps you in a Southern Gothic spell. Harrow’s prose paints a vivid Eden, from its rust-tinged rivers to the mansion’s gargoyle-guarded gates, while weaving in sharp commentary on poverty and power. The story unfolds like a dream you can’t shake, blending fairy-tale wonder with a creeping sense of dread that keeps you guessing about the true cost of calling Starling House home.

Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic or The Haunting of Hill House, Starling House is a slow-burn tale that’ll pull you in with its lush atmosphere and prickly characters. Whether you’re chasing spooky vibes or a story about fighting for what matters, this audiobook delivers a mix of magic, menace, and heart that’ll linger long after the final word. Step through the gates and get ready for a journey you won’t forget.