Before You Sleep: Three Horrors
Adam L.G. Nevill
Reader Reviews
3.0
1 rating
Liz M.
Apr 26, 2026
This trilogy of horror stories from the author’s early collection, Some Will Not Sleep, offers a solid introduction to their eerie imagination and ghostly themes. Featuring two traditional ghost stories and one tale of ancestral demonic horror, the book leans heavily into atmosphere—creaking houses, lingering spirits, and unsettling presences that refuse to rest.
The concepts are intriguing, especially the haunted white house on the hill and the abandoned toys left behind, but the execution felt uneven at times. While the stories delivered moments of creepiness and tension, some lacked the depth or payoff needed to truly linger after the final page.
Overall, this is a decent read for fans of classic-style ghost stories and those curious about the author’s early work. Not terrifying, but still an interesting glimpse into the nightmares that would later define their writing.
The concepts are intriguing, especially the haunted white house on the hill and the abandoned toys left behind, but the execution felt uneven at times. While the stories delivered moments of creepiness and tension, some lacked the depth or payoff needed to truly linger after the final page.
Overall, this is a decent read for fans of classic-style ghost stories and those curious about the author’s early work. Not terrifying, but still an interesting glimpse into the nightmares that would later define their writing.