May the Dead Keep You audiobook by Jill Baguchinsky
May the Dead Keep You is a gothic horror audiobook by Jill Baguchinsky, narrated by Leslie Howard. It follows Catie East at a historic home beside a redwood forest, where necromancy, unsettling apparitions and a dark family history intertwine with themes of abuse and generational trauma.
At a glance
- Gothic horror set at a historic home surrounded by a redwood forest.
- The story combines necromancy and eerie supernatural events with a dark family history.
- Themes include abuse, breaking cycles and generational trauma.
Reference price: £15.37
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The unabridged audio format has a stated listening length of 10 hours and 59 minutes.
- The premise pairs supernatural horror with emotional and family-history themes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 59 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jill Baguchinsky |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Leslie Howard |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Publication date | 21 April 2026 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for gothic horror with supernatural elements and a haunted-house atmosphere.
- Readers or listeners interested in stories about abuse, family history and generational trauma.
Less suited to
- Anyone seeking a light or non-horror story. The listing describes frightening and violent developments.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the distribution and the remainder in the three-star category. Without customer comments, these figures do not show what readers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance on the audiobook’s narration or handling of its darker themes.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates May the Dead Keep You?
The listing names Jill Baguchinsky as the author and Leslie Howard as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the story about?
Catie East lives at a historic home near a redwood forest, where supernatural events and the house’s painful history threaten those around her.
What themes does the novel explore?
The description highlights breaking cycles of abuse and overcoming generational trauma alongside gothic horror.
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