Review: The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
Review: The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Toronto: Atria/Emily Bestler Books/12:01 Books , 2026 I love a good horror novel, and Marcus Kliewer's sophomore effort didn't disappoint! His debut novel We Used to Live Here was one of my favourite books of 2024. I was happy to review The Caretaker for The BC Review. This article was originally published at The BC Review on April 24, 2026. *** When I open a horror novel, I have a few expectations. I enjoy being unsettled, though I don’t scare easily. I love a plot that takes me somewhere unexpected or gives a fresh take on the genre. And bonus points for a book that goes that extra step in using the element of horror to comment on the human condition. I’m pleased to report that Vancouver-based Marcus Kliewer’s sophomore effort The Caretaker took a good stab at my horror asks. When I finished the last page and closed the book, I came away satisfied. And the ending? That, I really liked. 23-year-old Oregonian Macy Mullins can’t get a job...
