Trick or treat! Win a signed copy of House of Splinters by Laura Purcell and a Fortnum & Mason Halloween hamper

As the nights grow longer and a chill creeps into the air, settle in with a suspenseful ghost story from the Sunday Times bestselling author Laura Purcell. To celebrate the paperback publication of House of Splinters, National Book Tokens invites readers to join a seasonal celebration of storytelling, warmth and a touch of spooky fun. The prize brings together a signed copy of the new House of Splinters and a Fortnum & Mason Wicked Wicker Halloween Hamper, designed to add a little magic to your autumn evenings.

House of Splinters follows Belinda as she unravels a history shrouded in secrets, with a house that seems to cling to the echoes of its past. It’s a haunting, twisty tale that pulls you in and won’t let you go until you’ve turned the last page. The winner will receive a signed copy of Laura Purcell's chilling new novel—a keepsake that captures the atmosphere of the story and allows you to revisit its eerie moments again and again.

The hamper, shaped like a cauldron, is Fortnum & Mason’s Wicked Wicker Halloween Hamper and is bursting with seasonal delights to sweeten your spooky nights. Inside you’ll find Ultra Sour Raspberry Sweets, Pumpkin Patch Marzipans, White Chocolate Ghostly Haunted House, Trick & Mix, Sour Sweets Pouch and Milk Chocolate Butterscotch Popcorn. It’s a treasure trove of treats that pairs perfectly with a gripping read and a crackling fire.

Alongside the main prize, ten runners-up will also receive a signed copy of House of Splinters, giving more readers the chance to dive into the chilling atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling that defines Purcell’s work. The mix of literary suspense and festive goodies makes this competition a bright, playful moment in an autumn season that invites both book lovers and fans of Halloween treats to celebrate together.

Whether you adore a story that keeps you awake at night or simply want to gift someone a memorable combination of book and hamper, this competition offers a cozy, spooky escape. The blend of a brilliantly crafted novel and a beautifully arranged Fortnum & Mason hamper creates a little world where imagination can run free, and the music of autumn leaves and warm lighting pairs perfectly with a page-turning mystery. Dive into the mood, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and share in the magic of a season that invites both chills and chuckles.