11-12-2026 Latham's Last Words: The House on Dark Hollow Road by James G. Carlson

Welcome to Latham's Last Words where I talk about books that I've enjoyed. Today is The House On Dark Hollow Road by James G. Carlson

I absolutely adore this book. It's a Victorian era X-Files team made up of a drug addict doctor, a nun and an investigator, that's part sci-fi horror part cosmic horror and I devoured it one sitting.

When I started reading I thought I knew where it was headed, but I was so wrong. And being wrong delighted me. It was better than I could have imagined. I loved every character. I loved the dynamic between Mother Celeste, Dr Beck and Inspector Hastings. I loved the way Avery instantly won my heart, and Inspector Hastings' heart as well.

Carlson did an amazing job describing the portal in poor Sophie. The visual it created was phenomenal.

I can certainly say this is a top 10 read of the year for me.

Get it here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HQF6SWCK