Who Watches This Place is impossible to put down. The sequel to What Walks These Halls follows a small cast in modern-day Ireland with a simple premise: a group of friends are paranormal investigators and are tasked with solving a spooky case in a high-profile members’ club in Dublin city.
Despite being a sequel, it can be enjoyed without reading the first book and is not too confusing. The vivid and diverse cast manage to be incredibly relatable as well as compelling and dynamic. Their banter is hilarious and comes off so naturally that it creates an easy sense of familiarity.
The novel has a slow start and takes a while to get into the horror aspect. It also doesn’t delve deeply into Davis’ character as a Black man in Ireland, but the positives still outweigh the negatives, especially with the introduction of Adrian, a captivating and intriguing character. The foreshadowing was brilliant as well.
A good novel that is easy to digest—an addicting read that explores trauma, sexuality, and relationships, set against an amazing thriller backdrop that keeps the reader hooked.
Review by Mary Richard, 16
Who Watches This Place
Amy Clarkin
The O’Brien Press, 2024
Paperback, €12.99
ISBN: 9781788494588
