DO NOT DISTURB

(Penguin £7.99) THIS book might divide Claire Douglas fans because it relies more on traditional horror than psychological intrigue to drive the plot.

kirsty, a jaded marketing executive, has moved to Wales with her family to set up a guest house. She is hoping to rebuild their lives following an unrevealed family trauma.

But a new trauma awaits her in Wales with the unwanted arrival of her troubled sister, Selena, and her sickly daughter Ruby. kirsty knows that Selena’s presence could wreck her family’s chances of recovery.

There are truly touching scenes as kirsty’s family tragedy is gradually revealed, and the demons driving her sister are well-observed.

But, by the end, kirsty’s way of looking at things loses its charm and fails to convince.